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James Gbalah

James Gbalah

South Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Public Health/Social Service Programs ~ Policy ~ Collaborative Leadership/Vision Highly-accomplished, solutions-driven, dynamic leader and visionary Public Service Professional with expertise in community-based health and human services programming and administration. Many years of demonstrated achievements in the areas of community engagement, public health and social services program planning and health services delivery, as well as educational program development, serving low-income minority, refugee and immigrant populations. Outstanding communicator with relationship-building and collaborative team leadership/motivational attributes. Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
43
43
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Volunteer

INDEPENDENT CONSULTING
Saint Paul, MN
01.2000 - Current
  • Play consultative role in analysis, interpretation, and use of state and federal collected data to assist agencies make decision
  • Work with local schools, teachers and families to improve and increase awareness of emergency preparedness
  • Help community-based entities with capacity building, program development and grant development
  • Prepared evaluation data on services provided or purchased by agencies toward program goals, and assisted agencies evaluate contracted programs for use by management team, government agencies and funding sources
  • Provide guidance to organizations in monitoring program results by identifying or modifying key progress indicators for short and long term results; providing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; reporting to stakeholders and making recommendations based on findings.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning
  • Assisted with special events and programs
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services

Public Health Specialist

Rose International Inc
01.2001 - 01.2022
  • COV-19 project assignment with Minnesota Department of Health, Twin Cities,
  • Collecting and summarizing and disseminating epidemiologic data, investigation and initiating
  • COVID-19 control measure
  • Collecting and maintaining patient-specific laboratory data, and managing such data in paper and electronic databases
  • Supporting maintenance of MEDSS system to track treatment status of infected individuals
  • Work under direction of Senior Epidemiologist to conduct infectious case investigations and contact tracing of COVID-19 disease
  • Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
  • Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities
  • Analyzed health data and created reports to present to community leaders and stakeholders

Director of Health Policy/Management

University of Liberia, School of Public Health College of health sciences
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Teaching, planning, collaboration, grading, supervising and research
  • Committee membership responsible for overseeing students’ Theses defense and presentation
  • Provided personal tutoring allocation and specialist support for particular student groups
  • Diverse student groups, disability, mental health, student representative)
  • Contributed to teaching, tutoring, examining, and assessing students’ progress toward
  • Bachelor degree program in Public Health
  • Kept up-to-date with latest research/thinking in field of Health Sciences and with changes to pedagogic practice within school and generally.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion

Executive Director

HOPE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
06.2005 - 12.2013
  • Developed and directed delivery of services including mental health, chronic disease prevention, and HIV services to benefit diverse ethnic groups in community; assuring high quality and efficiency
  • Oversaw and coordinated preparation of all grant applications and proposals to funding sources, monitored implementation and expenditures of grants, and prepares grant reports for presentation to Board of Directors
  • Work independently and collaboratively with staff to direct, develop, manage and implement activities in following areas: public health programming, community-based technical assistance; research and evaluation; resource development, grant and contract management and report writing
  • Contracted with state or federal agency to provide services for immigrants and refugees, including mental health, refugees’ health screening and educational services
  • Represent agency at community and government meetings to advocate for populations served by Hope
  • International Services
  • Works as liaison to community stakeholders, and funders to implement activities in following areas: community-based organizational development; community engagement; local publications; and establishing and maintaining partnerships to advance Hope
  • International’s mission
  • Manage and coordinate Minnesota Department of Health’s contract to provide health services to immigrant and refugee communities in Minnesota
  • Provide financial oversight for agency’s overall budget and prepare agency’s annual budget
  • Meet quarterly with board of directors, write annual reports
  • Managed international projects as coordinator in Republic of Liberia
  • Maintain high level of technical expertise and knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STD and family planning logistics and independently analyze and apply current technical data to local context
  • Supervised and managed staff of 10 individuals
  • Provide strategic guidance to implementing join project with partners to ensure project is in aligned with goal and objective of project
  • Keep informed on national and international initiatives and policies and state of arts development related to health logistics in HIV/AIDS, community health planning, particularly healthy people 2020 goals and objectives.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results

REUBEN LINDH SOCIAL SERVICES
01.1995 - 12.2000
  • Specialized in community-based programs for children and families; coordinated local resources and referred clients for services including healthcare, financial, legal and
  • Educational Programs
  • Provided training to increase parents’ knowledge in child development
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans for individuals and groups with drug and alcohol issues; maintained accurate documentation
  • Ensured continuity of services by participating in team strategy sessions; advocated on clients behalf
  • Manage and counsel chemical dependent clients, including case load of 25 clients
  • Provided counseling and social services to improve their physical and mental health
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to case management responsibilities
  • Knowledge of systems, resources, and programs that support people who access
  • DD, Mental Health, Chemical Health and other disability-related services, Waivered services and targeted case management
  • Comprehensive knowledge of computer software and information systems
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Ability to investigate problems, set a plan for mitigating, and implement
  • Counseling
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish

WILDER FOUNDATION – JOB
07.1997 - 07.1998
  • Administered ongoing job training to racially diverse welfare recipients; assisted in curriculum development
  • Worked as specialist in providing technical support in design, implementation, and review of programmatic activities, including health programs
  • Assisting clients have access to employment services
  • Provided career and employment counseling as well as job coaching to individuals and families
  • Provided fund development plan in conjunction with Development Director
  • Coordinated efforts with local businesses to provide employment opportunities for priority clients
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish

Education

MPH, PhD - Community/Epi

Walden University, Walden UNIVERSITY, MN
02.2009 -

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie
02.1994 -

Bachelor of Management And Organizational Studies -

Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
02.1991 -

In-service And Career Development

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN
06.2005 - 12.2005

Skills

Team Leadershipundefined

Timeline

Director of Health Policy/Management - University of Liberia, School of Public Health College of health sciences
01.2018 - 12.2020
Walden University - MPH, PhD, Community/Epi
02.2009 -
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - , In-service And Career Development
06.2005 - 12.2005
Executive Director - HOPE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
06.2005 - 12.2013
Public Health Specialist - Rose International Inc
01.2001 - 01.2022
Volunteer - INDEPENDENT CONSULTING
01.2000 - Current
- WILDER FOUNDATION – JOB
07.1997 - 07.1998
- REUBEN LINDH SOCIAL SERVICES
01.1995 - 12.2000
University of Wisconsin-Stout - Master of Science, Counseling Psychology
02.1994 -
Kennesaw State University - Bachelor of Management And Organizational Studies,
02.1991 -
James Gbalah