MARY NABILLAH
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Unit
UG Medical Centre
10.2023 - Current
- Directed pharmacovigilance medical policy programs and led cross-functional coordination, overseeing over 40 drug safety evaluations annually and improving national regulatory compliance rates by 20%.
- Implemented three major administrative policies and two interdepartmental governance projects, strengthening accountability and improving service delivery benchmarks, reducing policy review turnaround time by 30%.
- Ensured compliance with Continuing Medical Education (CME) regulations by supervising Monthly Grand Rounds, auditing attendance, and issuing credit for 1000+ annual participant hours.
- Gained experience in health policy evaluation, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder engagement across government and private health sectors.
Secretary
University of Ghana Medical Centre
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Provided executive administrative and policy support to the CEO, preparing and reviewing over 70 strategic reports and briefing notes that guided institutional policy decisions.
- Streamlined coordination between administrative, clinical, and regulatory units, reducing communication bottlenecks by 40% and improving decision turnaround time.
- Supported Director of Operations in developing policy briefs and presentations that shaped three major organizational reforms and resource allocation decisions.
- Enhanced institutional leadership processes by maintaining accurate performance data and organizing quarterly executive review sessions to assess organizational outcomes.
National Service Personnel
Ministry of Health
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported the drafting of key government policy documents, including the Annual Health Sector Budget Performance Report and the Annual Program of Work, influencing over GH₵6.58 billion in national health budget allocations.
- Conducted monitoring analyses on 40+ performance indicators, enhancing alignment of projects with SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being) targets.
- Streamlined interdepartmental reporting coordination, reducing data submission delays and accelerating evidence-based policy evaluation timelines.
- Coordinated evaluation with donor partners under Health Sector Medium-Term Development Framework, informing future policy adjustments.
Education
LLB (Post First Degree Law) - Legal Studies
University of Professional Studies
Ghana06-2025
Bachelor of Arts - History & Sociology
KNUST
Ghana08-2020
Skills
- Policy Development
- Policy Evaluation
- Public Speaking
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Conflict Resolution
Leadership Professional Development
- Co-Founder and Assistant Executive Director, The Veritas Foundation Inc., Ghana, 01/01/21, Present, Chairs the Women's Rights Division; Conducts research to identify marginalized communities' healthcare needs; Advocates for policies addressing health disparities and domestic violence against women, and promotes equity.
- Volunteer, Talent Empowerment Foundation (TEF), Ghana, Volunteers support the children's right to education (STEM); identify, mentor, and nurture excellent but underprivileged students to create better opportunities for them and provide access to clean and safe drinking water for the less privileged.
Workshops Capacity Building
- Data-Driven Decision-Making in Health Policy Seminar, Ministry of Health, Ghana, 07/01/25
- Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI) Workshop, 01/01/24
- Public Sector Leadership & Governance Training, Civil Service Learning Centre, Accra, 03/01/24
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) for Public Programs Workshop, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, 06/01/23
- Human Resource Managers Training, Health Training Institutions on 'Employees' Capacity Building', 02/01/21
Skills Interests
Proficiency in Policy Evaluation (applying data-driven insights to inform policy decisions), Public Speaking and Effective Political Communication, Problem-solving, Attention to Details, Time Management, Teamwork and Team Leadership, Adaptability, Conflict Resolution, English, Akan, Frafra
Awards
- Youth Impact Award, Young Global Leaders Network, Recognizing efforts in advancing international diplomacy and women's rights
- Certificate of Excellence, University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Acknowledged for exemplary service delivery
- Public Sector Emerging Leader Award (Nominee), Nominated for demonstrating exceptional promise in institutional reform efforts
- Best Students Business Award, Historical Society of KNUST, Honored for strategic leadership and project management excellence
Training
- Keynote Speaker, Young Global Leaders Conference (virtual), Delivered a keynote address on 'AI and Law for sustainable futures' to an audience of 100+ emerging leaders from about 25 countries., 04/01/23
- Moderator, Veritas Foundation Annual Women Empowerment Conference (virtual), Led a high-profile panel discussion 'briefing the leadership Gap' featuring 10 industry experts for about 150 virtual attendees., 08/01/21
Teaching Research Experience
- Senior Capstone, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 09/01/19, 06/30/20, Epilepsy and Drowning in Adulthood: A Banda Family's Experience, Professor Samuel Adu-Gyamfi, Conducted literature reviews and summarized over 50 academic articles and previous studies to gather relevant information on epilepsy related drowning in adulthood., Authored research reports and single-handedly drafted the sections of the research report., Presented preliminary findings within the targeted community, engaging with individuals who were directly involved in the lives of epileptic patients for suggestions and feedback for further research directions., Analyzed survey data using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), identifying key trends and correlations between families with epilepsy outcomes.
- Teaching Assistant, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana, 07/01/19, 07/31/20, Facilitated tutorial sessions for over 60 undergraduate students, in large and/or small group sessions., Supported faculty in grading and evaluating coursework, ensuring data-driven feedback to cultivate a foundation in evaluation and evidence-based program assessment., Supervised and mentored students from diverse backgrounds, gaining experience in educational policy implementation, performance monitoring, and institutional governance at the tertiary level.
Online Learning Certifications
- International Women's Health and Human Rights, Stanford with Coursera
- AI and Law, Lund University, Sweden
Timeline
Head of Unit
UG Medical Centre
10.2023 - Current
Secretary
University of Ghana Medical Centre
11.2021 - 10.2023
National Service Personnel
Ministry of Health
09.2020 - 09.2021
LLB (Post First Degree Law) - Legal Studies
University of Professional Studies
Bachelor of Arts - History & Sociology
KNUST