Evans Bagura Gariba
Tamale
Summary
Accomplished Project Coordinator with a proven track record at Right To Play, adept in strategic planning and stakeholder management. Excelled in leading gender-responsive health projects, enhancing access for marginalized groups, and driving cross-functional team success. Skilled in research and team leadership, significantly improving project outcomes and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator
Right To Play
Tamale
07.2022 - Current
- Led the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive gender-responsive SRH project aimed at improving access to health services for adolescents and young women and marginalized groups in the Upper East Region
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, including local health professionals, community leaders, and government representatives, to ensure the smooth execution of project activities
- Developed and implemented gender-sensitive interventions, ensuring alignment with global SRH standards and the specific needs of the target population
- Managed project budgets, ensuring funds were allocated efficiently and effectively to achieve project objectives while staying within financial constraints
- Conducted needs assessments and baseline surveys to guide the design of tailored SRH interventions for Adolescent girls and young women in underserved communities
- Monitored project outputs and outcomes, preparing regular progress reports for donors and stakeholders, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for future activities
- Designed and facilitated training sessions for local health workers on gender-sensitive SRH care and WASH IPC
- Led advocacy campaigns to raise awareness about the intersection of nutrition, SRH, and gender equality, building support among local communities and policymakers
- Establish good relationship with District Assemblies, Ghana Health Service, Ghana Education Service, and community leaders and communicate effective for successful implementation
- Conducted stakeholder engagement through focus groups and in-depth interviews to develop a Social and Behavior Change Communication strategy to improve SRHR services
Technical Advisor, Operations
Institute of Public Policy Initiative (IPPI)
Tamale
03.2022 - Current
- Evaluated and improved project plans and budgets to ensure effectiveness
- Facilitated a capacity-building workshop for farmers on climate change and modern family methods
- Drafted or reviewed operational correspondence, including responses to official external queries
- Prepared briefs and presentations, including high-level meetings, workshops, conferences, and annual review meetings
- Supported to maintain and update the IPPI workflow protocol, tools, and templates
- Provided technical support via phone, email or chat channels as needed
- Ensured that all changes made were documented properly for future reference
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
Program Assistant
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Tamale
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Built the capacities of the Upper East Regional Coordinating Council and the Ghana Health Service to prepare work plans, budgets, and implement them
- Provide comprehensive programmatic support to the implementation of reproductive health and nutrition-related projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and objectives
- Assist in coordinating activities related to the integration of nutrition-sensitive interventions within sexual and reproductive health programs, with a focus on maternal and child health
- Facilitate partnerships with local organizations, government entities, and other UN agencies to ensure efficient delivery of health services and resources
- Collect and analyse program data, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of nutrition interventions, particularly for women and children
- Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and other documentation for donors, stakeholders, and senior management, providing regular updates on project progress and challenges
- Organize community-based outreach events, promoting health education and awareness about nutrition, reproductive health, and family planning
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth delivery of services for program participants
- Monitored progress on project timelines associated with each program activity or initiative
- Assisted in developing strategies to improve existing programs or create new ones based on stakeholder feedback or changing needs within the community served by the organization's services
- Assisted management with planning and logistics for program activities
Graduate Assistant
American University of Beirut
Beirut
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducting research on public health and nutrition interventions in vulnerable populations, with a focus on maternal and child health, to inform evidence-based public health policies
- Supported the design and implementation of research surveys and health assessments in diverse community settings
- Participated in nutrition studies focused on identifying food security and malnutrition issues among underserved populations
- Conducted field assessments and data collection for community-based nutrition projects, ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and research protocols
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations on findings, highlighting the impacts of nutrition interventions and making recommendations for improving program efficacy
Station Manager
Legacy Oil Service
Tamale
11.2013 - 07.2019
- Increased sales through discounts and advertising
- Managed human resources and monitored operations
- Delegated work to staff and set priorities and goals
- Coached staff on strategies to improve performance and enhance customer relationships
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements
- Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees
Health Policy Planner (National Services)
Tamale Teaching Hospital
Tamale
09.2012 - 10.2013
- Supported the Health Policy Planning team by assisting in the design, implementation, and evaluation of public health policies with a focus on improving maternal and child health
- Conducted data analysis and reported findings on key performance indicators related to hospital health services and community health programs
- Assisted in the development of monitoring frameworks and indicators for assessing the effectiveness of health programs
- Participated in meetings with various stakeholders, including local health authorities and community representatives, to discuss public health priorities
- Contributed to research projects assessing the impact of nutrition and healthcare interventions on local communities
- Assisted in the preparation of reports and policy briefs to inform stakeholders about progress and challenges in health interventions
- Conducted review and planning meetings, maternal and child mortality audits, and used findings for service improvement
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Promotion
American University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon05.2021
BA - Integrated Development Studies - (Economics Option)
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana07.2012
SSCE Certificate -
Navrongo Secondary School
Navrongo, Ghana07.2005
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Management
- Research and data analysis
- Time management
- Team leadership
Hobbies and Interests
- Writing
- Sports
- Volunteering
Dissertation
Stakeholder perception about adolescent reproductive health education in the upper east region of Ghana, https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.05.23.22275463
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Right To Play
07.2022 - Current
Technical Advisor, Operations
Institute of Public Policy Initiative (IPPI)
03.2022 - Current
Program Assistant
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
10.2020 - 03.2022
Graduate Assistant
American University of Beirut
01.2020 - 10.2020
Station Manager
Legacy Oil Service
11.2013 - 07.2019
Health Policy Planner (National Services)
Tamale Teaching Hospital
09.2012 - 10.2013
Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Promotion
American University of Beirut
BA - Integrated Development Studies - (Economics Option)
University For Development Studies
SSCE Certificate -
Navrongo Secondary School
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