1. Human Resource Management
2. Governance and Policy Studies
3. Resource Mobilisation and Management

4. Organisational Development and Change Management
5. Leadership and Management
6. Development Communication and Public Relations
7. Advocacy, Civil Society Organisations/NGO and Development.
8. Education and Social Change

PhD (NGO Studies and Community Development) Candidate, University of Cape Coast-Ghana

MPhil (Development Studies)- March 2013, University of Cape Coast-Ghana

Bachelor of Education (Prim. Educ.)- May 2009, University of Cape Coast-Ghana
 

Work Experience

May 2017 to date: Research Coordinator, Ghana Technology University College, Accra
February 2016- April 2017 Full-Time Lecturer, Organisation Development Institute, Accra, Ghana.
August 2016- April 2017 Director (Acting), Quality Assurance Unit, Organisation Development Institute, Accra, Ghana.
December 2011 to date Part-Time Lecturer (Sandwich), Institute of Education, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
October 2009-July 2010 Teaching Assistant, University of Cape Coast

Research and Publication Experience

2019 Odoom, D. An Analysis of the Effectiveness of the Human Resource
Arrangements within the Ghanaian Decentralized Government System: Views of
Staff of Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly. International Journal of
Applied Research, 5(2), 25-32
2019 Odoom, D., Fosu, K. O., Ankomah, K. & Amofa, M. B. Exploring the
Contributions of Microfinance Institutions to the Ghanaian Economy: A Study
at Takoradi. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 10(1),
77-87
2018 Odoom, D., Amegatsey, S. K., Arpoh-Baah, B. & Okyere, I. Examining the
Recruitment and Selection Challenges faced by Higher Educational Institutions
in Ghana: Evidence from Takoradi Technical University. International Journal
of Innovative Research and Development,7(12), 1-10.
2018 Amegatsey, S. K., Odoom, D., Arpoh-Baah, B. & Okyere, I. Exploring Staff
Development and Retention Challenges faced by Tertiary Educational
Institutions in Ghana: The Case of Takoradi Technical University. European
Journal of Business and Management, 10(36), 108-123.
2017 Odoom, D., Opoku, E. & Ayipah-Ntiakoh, D. Exploring the Staff
Development Challenges and Strategies at Agogo College of
Education, Ghana. International Journal of Innovative Research and
Development, 6(2), 78-92.
2017 Odoom, D. Conceptualising decentralisation: Reflecting on some existing
literature. Applied Research Journal, 1(4), 21-38
2016 Odoom, D., Opoku, E. & Ayipah-Ntiakoh, D. Staff development
needs at the Colleges of Education in Ghana: Evidence from the Agogo
College. International Journal of Innovative Research and
Development, 5(1), 127-137.
2016 Odoom, D., Opoku, E. & Ayipah-Ntiakoh, D. Teacher motivation and
performance: The case of some selected Early Childhood Care and Education
Centres in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana. International Journal of
Innovative Research and Development, 5(1), 255-264.
2014 Odoom, D., Kyeremeh, C. & Opoku, E. Human resource capacity
needs at the District Assemblies: A study at Assin South District in
Ghana. Journal of Sustainable Development, 7(5), 177-188.
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2014 Opoku, E., Kyeremeh, C. & Odoom, D. Local Revenue Mobilisation
Mechanisms: Evidence from the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District
in Ghana. Journal of Developing Country Studies, 4 (26), 255-266.
2017 Odoom, D., Opoku, E. & Ayipah-Ntiakoh, D. Participation of Women in
Local Level Elections in the Afigya-Kwabre District of Ghana: Can this be a better
example? International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 6(2), 93-
103.

Research and Supervision Experience

Graduate Level:
1. External Assessor-Simon Osei-Kissi (May 2017): Strategies for Effective Credit
Risk Mgt. in the Banking Sector in NIB, MBA Dissertation, Coventry University
2. External Assessor- Bertha Mensah (Sept. 2017): Managing change in Tertiary
Institutions: A Study at Takoradi Technical University, MBA Dissertation, Coventry
University
3. External Assessor- Ama Abokoma Bonney (September 2017): Assessing the Effect
of Work Life Balance on Employee Performance in some selected Commercial Banks
In Takoradi, MBA Dissertation, CASS EUROPE
4. External Assessor- Beverly Arthur (Jan 2018): Assessing the Effect of
Microfinance on SMEs in Ghana: A Case Study of Takoradi, MBA Dissertation,
Coventry University
5. Supervisor- George Kunneh (Jan 2018): Assessing the Impact of Procurement
Management on Organisational Performance: A Study at Group Five Construction
Ghana Ltd, MSc Dissertation, Coventry University
6. Supervisor- Barbara, V. Aikins (June 2018). Examining the Effects of Microcredit
on the Growth and Sustainability of SMEs: A Study at Takoradi. MBA Dissertation,
Coventry University
7. Supervisor- Hannah Yanney (Jan 2018): Assessing Waste Management Measures in
Ghana: A Study at Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, MSc Dissertation, Coventry
University
8. Supervisor-Marian B. Amofa (Sept. 2018). Assessing the State of Microfinance
Institutions in Takoradi. MBA Dissertation, Coventry University
9. Supervisor: Acheampong, O.A. Y. (Sept. 2018). Examining Change Management
Strategies in the Public Sector: A Study at Youth Employment Agency, Western
Region. MSc Dissertation, Coventry University
Supervisor-Isaac Okyere (March 2018): Organisational Culture and Team
Effectiveness at Ghana Technology University College: A Study at Two Selected
Campuses, MA Dissertation, Organisation Development Institute, affiliated to UCC.
10. Supervisor- Michael Koku Kpingbi (March 2018): Exploring The Factors that led
to the Collapse of Takoradi Beach Hotel, MA Dissertation, Organisation Development
Institute, affiliated to UCC.
11. Supervisor: Fuseina, Yakubu. (Sept. 2018). Staff Development, Retention and
Organizational Learning: A Study at the Public Services Commission, Accra, MA
Dissertation, Organisation Development Institute, affiliated to UCC.
12. Supervisor: David Agyemang (Sept. 2018). Human Resource Challenges at the
Private Tertiary Institutions in Ghana: A Study at some selected University College in
Kumasi, MA Dissertation, Organisation Development Institute, affiliated to UCC.
Undergraduate Level:
1. Supervisor-Benedicta Boatemaa Asare et al. (Sept. 2016): Investigating the state of
Early Childhood Care and Education: A study of some selected Early Childhood Care
and Education Centres in the Akuapem North District, B. Ed Project Work, University
of Cape Coast
2. Supervisor-Abena D. Nketia et al. (Sept. 2016): Parental Factors that account for
low pupils’ performance in the Ada West District, B. Ed Project Work, University of
Cape Coast
3. Supervisor-Cynthia Asiamah et al. (Sept. 2016): Effects of Indiscipline among
Basic School pupils: The case of Asuontaa D/A Junior High School in the Bia West
District, B. Ed Project Work, University of Cape Coast
4. Supervisor-Amoabeng Sakyi Caroline et al. (Sept. 2016): Challenges and coping
Strategies of Student Nursing Mothers at Presbyterian College of Education Center,
Akropong-Akuapem, B. Ed Project Work, University of Cape Coast