Gabriel Bobilla

Environmental Health and WASH Professional

Ejisu, GH.

About

Highly motivated Environmental Health and WASH professional with a proven track record in developing and implementing public health initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving environmental sustainability. Adept at coordinating diverse teams, optimizing operations, and leveraging strong problem-solving skills to achieve measurable improvements in health and safety outcomes in both clinical and agricultural settings.

Work

Kumawu District Hospital

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Head of Total Quality Management Unit (Team of 5)

Kumawu, Sekyere-Kumawu, Ghana

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Summary

Leads a five-person team in conducting regular evaluations and risk assessments to enhance patient safety and infection control within the hospital.

Highlights

Conducted regular evaluation and risk assessments to enhance patient safety and infection control across the hospital.

Kumawu District Hospital

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Environmental Health Officer

Kumawu, Sekyere-Kumawu, Ghana

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Summary

Currently leads infection prevention, waste management, and regulatory compliance at Kumawu District Hospital, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.

Highlights

Actively monitors and enforces infection prevention measures, reducing hospital-acquired infection risks and fostering a safer environment for patients and staff.

Manages the hospital's waste management system, ensuring correct segregation, handling, and disposal in line with national regulations, significantly improving cleanliness and reducing environmental risks.

Regularly trains and educates hospital staff on hygiene, waste handling, infection control, and environmental safety, strengthening a safety-first culture across the hospital.

Ensures full compliance with all environmental health and safety regulations, collaborating closely with local and national health authorities during inspections and audits.

Afram Sekyere Farms Limited

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Head of Environmental Health and Safety Unit

Drobonso, Ashanti, Ghana

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Summary

Led a team in developing and coordinating workplace safety protocols and training programs to ensure compliance with environmental and occupational health standards.

Highlights

Led a team to develop workplace safety protocols, ensuring compliance with environmental and occupational health standards.

Coordinated training programs on chemical safety and hygiene practices for farm workers.

Afram Sekyere Farms Limited

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Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Drobonso, Ashanti, Ghana

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Summary

Developed and implemented comprehensive environmental health and safety protocols, enhancing water quality, reducing contamination, and improving waste management practices.

Highlights

Developed comprehensive water quality assessment protocols, enhancing crop quality by 20% and reducing contamination incidents by 30%.

Conducted routine inspections and maintained equipment, ensuring smooth operations and lowering work hazards across the farm.

Led waste collection and composting efforts, improving recycling rates to 70%.

Promoted and enforced safety protocols, resulting in a significant reduction in work injuries.

Ensured compliance with food safety standards, consistently achieving top safety ratings.

Tweneboah Koduah Senior High School

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Teaching Intern

Kumawu, Ashanti, Ghana

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Summary

Developed and delivered engaging lessons, improving student performance and fostering healthier habits within the school community.

Highlights

Developed and delivered engaging lessons to diverse learners, improving student performance by 30%.

Collaborated with mentors to evaluate students, providing tailored feedback that enhanced skills for nearly 50% of students.

Counselled students on personal and academic issues, fostering increased confidence and resilience.

Promoted hygiene practices, leading to healthier habits within the school community.

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Hospital

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Environmental Health Intern

Kumasi, KNUST, Ghana

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Summary

Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, reducing hospital infections by 15% through waste management and operational optimization.

Highlights

Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and disinfecting wards, reducing hospital infections by 15%.

Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with hygiene standards, creating a safe environment for patients and staff.

Implemented proper waste collection and segregation methods, increasing recycling by 25%.

Designed schedules for cleaning staff, optimizing operations and maintaining consistent cleanliness.

Forestry Service Division

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Environmental Conservation Coordinator

Adum, Kumasi, Ghana

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Summary

Coordinated reforestation, public education, and enforcement efforts for forest conservation, contributing to biodiversity protection.

Highlights

Organized tree-planting and seedling-raising activities, significantly contributing to reforestation efforts and environmental sustainability.

Educated the public on forest conservation, raising awareness and promoting community involvement in environmental stewardship.

Conducted thorough inspections with forest guards, effectively monitoring and protecting against illegal logging.

Collaborated with wildlife conservationists to safeguard biodiversity and protect endangered species.

Volunteer

Ashanti Regional Finance Officer

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United Nations Youth Association-Ghana

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Managed regional finances, including budgeting and expenditure tracking, for youth advocacy programs and policies.

Highlights

Managed regional finances by preparing budgets, tracking expenditure, and ensuring financial accountability for operations.

Collaborated with national executives to support youth advocacy programs and policies.

Climate Education & Action Program Participant

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Sustainable Green Future Club and Green Impact Movement

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Engaged in climate education and action programs to promote sustainable practices.

Highlights

Engaged in climate education and action programs as a participant.

Green Ghana Day Project Participant

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Forestry Commission of Ghana

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Participates in annual tree planting initiatives and community awareness efforts to promote environmental sustainability and afforestation.

Highlights

Participated in annual tree planting to restore degraded lands and promote environmental sustainability.

Supported community awareness efforts on afforestation and conservation.

Electoral Commissioner (Department of Environmental Health and Sanitation Education)

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Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development

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Supervised and conducted transparent departmental elections for the Environmental Health and Sanitation Education department.

Highlights

Supervised and conducted departmental elections in a transparent and credible manner.

Sports and Games Committee Member

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Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development

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Assisted in organizing departmental sports activities and promoting student wellness through active participation.

Highlights

Assisted in organizing departmental sports activities and promoting students' wellness through active participation in athletics.

School Choir Member

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Juaben Senior High School

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Actively participated as a member of the school choir.

Highlights

Actively participated as a member of the school choir.

Hall President

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Bishop Asanti Antwi Hall, Juaben Senior High School

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Represented student concerns, led conflict resolution, and organized hall activities to ensure discipline and unity among residents.

Highlights

Represented student concerns to school management and led peer-based conflict resolution initiatives.

Organized hall activities and ensured discipline and unity among residents.

Participant

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National Second Cycle Schools Festival Of Art & Culture

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Participated in the National Second Cycle Schools Festival of Art & Culture.

Highlights

Actively participated in the National Second Cycle Schools Festival of Art & Culture.

Education

Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development

Asante-Mampong, Ashanti, Ghana
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B.Sc. Environmental Health and Sanitation Education Grade: 3.01

Juaben Senior High School

Ejisu-Juaben, Ashanti, Ghana
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West African Senior School Certificate Examination General Arts Grade:

Languages

English

Frafra

Twi

Certificates

Fundamentals of Climate Smart Entrepreneurship

Young African Leaders Initiative Network

Climate Education and Training Program

Sustainable Green Future Club and the Green Impact Movement

MOOC: Water Accounting and Auditing - Track B: Policy

IHE DELFT Institute of Water Education

MOOC: Water Accounting and Auditing - Track A: Technical

IHE DELFT Institute of Water Education

The Climate Crisis: Addressing 5 Key Areas for Change

Young African Leaders Initiative Network

Introduction to the Treatment of Tannery Effluents

United Nations Industrial Development Organization

United People Global Sustainability Leadership Training

United People Global

MOOC: GIS for Climate Action

Esri

Designing for Environmental Sustainability and Social Impact

Acumen Academy

Water safety planning for urban water supply systems an introduction

World Health Organization

For a healthier world: safely managed Sanitations

World Health Organization

Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience

United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the Partnership for Environment and Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR)

Advancing Sustainable Development in Practice

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research

Building climate resilient through ecosystem-based adaptation planning

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research

Making Cities Resilient: Developing Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilient Strategies

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)

Taking action to achieve inclusive WASH

WaterAid, The World Bank Group and UNICEF

Air pollution and health: an introduction for health worker

World Health Organization

Skills

Core Competencies

Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, Managerial, Problem-solving, Multi-tasking, Leadership, Teamwork, Project Management.

Software Proficiency

Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Slides, Meets, Calendar, Sheets, Forms), Computer Literacy.

Interests

Community Engagement

Volunteering, Community Service.

Lifelong Learning

Reading, Critical Thinking, Staying Informed.

Cultural Exchange

Language Learning, Improving Communication Skills.

References

DR Osei Kwaku Wusu-Ansah

KNUST Hospital, wusuansah5@gmail.com, +233 244383113

Ing. Prof Issaac Monney

University (AAMUSTED), monney.isaac@gmail.com, +233 2434727552

Projects

Microbiological Quality of Wells, Boreholes, and Stream Water in some Communities in Abetifi-Kwahu

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Summary

Conducted a field-based microbiological analysis of water sources to assess public health risk and provide recommendations for improving water safety and sanitation practices in selected rural communities.