Joseph Otoo

Joseph Otoo is a Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Buckinghamshire New University, where he teaches on the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing programme. He joined the university in January 2024, bringing over 18 years of diverse nursing and healthcare education experience from Ghana and the UK.

His educational background includes:

• Master of Public Health (MPH), University of Ghana
• Bachelor of Education in Health Sciences (Nursing option), University of Cape Coast
• Diploma in Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Sekondi

Joseph's research and professional interests focus on elderly care, particularly dementia and Parkinson’s disease, as well as nursing education, pedagogy, health inequalities, and public health policies. His work bridges clinical practice, education, and community health development.

While no publications are listed in the provided text, his expertise is reflected in his active involvement in curriculum development, public health initiatives, and professional societies.

His recognitions include:

• Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH), UK
• Associate Fellow - Advance HE
• Member of the Royal College of Nursing, UK
• Sigma Theta Tau International – Phi Mu Chapter, UK
• Parkinson’s UK and Dementia UK volunteer ambassador

Joseph has played key roles in nursing programme development and assessment in Ghana, including curriculum design for healthcare assistants and leading respiratory and hearing protection programmes in occupational health. He has collaborated with international agencies such as JICA and DANIDA on community health projects like CHPS. He continues to contribute to public health advocacy through volunteer roles with Dementia UK and Parkinson’s UK.

He is actively involved in professional and community-based teams, including the Sefwi Wiawso Health Directorate, Sefwi Wiawso Training College, and international health partnerships. His work emphasizes practical nursing education, community sensitization, and improving healthcare access in underserved populations.