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Profile

Background

Mr. Yengliereh is an experienced health professional currently serving as the Municipal Director of Health Services for Jomoro Municipality in the Western Region of Ghana. His career in the Ghana Health Service began in 2009, after completing his mandatory national service. He has consistently demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to the socio-economic development of his country through his work in public health and nutrition. Mr. Yengliereh’s career has been marked by continuous learning, including a prestigious scholarship to study for a Master of Public Health at The University of Leeds, where he gained invaluable exposure to international health policy.

Professional Profile

Mr. Yengliereh is a dedicated public health and nutrition professional with a solid foundation in community nutrition and public health management. He currently serves as the Municipal Director of Health Services for Jomoro Municipality, where he leads health service delivery and community health initiatives. His career began as a volunteer nutrition officer with Ghana Health Service, and over the years, he has steadily advanced through various roles, including nutrition officer and director. Mr. Yengliereh is passionate about health systems management, leadership, and governance, and has enriched his expertise with a Master’s in Public Health and additional certifications in health systems leadership.

Career Objective

Mr. Yengliereh’s career objective is to continue contributing to the improvement of public health in Ghana, particularly through leadership in health systems management, nutrition, and policy implementation. He is committed to fostering better healthcare services in underserved communities and believes in the power of continuous learning to enhance public health practices. He aims to use his leadership skills and international exposure to strengthen health systems, improve service delivery, and advocate for effective health policies in his region.

Gabriel Y.G Yengliereh

DDHS- Jomoro District

Professional Experience

  • Municipal Director of Health Services – Jomoro Municipality, Western Region (September 2022 – present)

  • Nutrition Officer – Ghana Health Service (June 2011 – 2022)

  • Volunteer Nutrition Officer – Ghana Health Service (September 2009 – May 2011)

EDUCATION

  • Master of Public Health (MPH)

    The University of Leeds, Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development, 2016

  • Bachelor of Science in Community Nutrition

    University for Development Studies, 2008

careerHistory

  • Public Health Professional with extensive experience in epidemiology, disease control, and healthcare surveillance.

Other Training

  • Certificate in Management, Leadership, and Governance of Health Systems

    Pentecost University College, Accra, 2020

Duties

  • Overseeing and managing health service delivery in the Jomoro Municipality.

  • Implementing and monitoring public health programs and nutrition interventions in the municipality.

  • Leading and coordinating the health teams to improve health outcomes and service delivery.

  • Managing health resources and ensuring the implementation of health policies and programs.

  • Advising on nutrition-related health policies and contributing to public health strategy development.