Phone No: +234 706 329 2163

25 Fom Bot St, Jos.

Email: adambgalla@gmail.com

ADAM B. GALLA
1. Career Profile:

An Administrator, Clinician, Consultant, with over two decades of proven leadership within diverse
industries. Results-focused and effectual leader with proven ability to develop and grow new
programs. Talent for proactively identifying and resolving problems resource mobilization,
controlling costs, maximizing productivity, and delivering projects on-time and within budget. Highly
skilled in advocacy and external engagement for building and maintaining relationships.

2. Skills Set:

Strategic Planning and Program Design, Development and Implementation

Advocacy and community mobilization
Budgeting and budget tracking
Behaviour Change Communications.
Management of Training Programs
Team Leadership and Collaboration
3. Education and Certifications:
2008 California Dept. Of Insurance, Brokers License State Lic# 0G57297
2001 California Dept of Social Services- Certified Group Home Administrator
2000 Loma Linda University, California- Certificate in Substance Abuse and Alcohol
Assessment
1995 Santa Monica University, Santa Monica, California - B.A., Psychology
1990-92 Valley College, San Bernardino, California - General Education
1989 Costa Mesa High School, California Diploma

4. Work Experience:

Independent Consultant (JULY 2016)

MannionDaniels
Assessed the capacity of health departments of LGAs to deliver integrated MNCH services using the
Organizational Capacity Assessment Tool (OCAT) in Kano state and facilitated training of OCA LGA facilitators
and also supported the LGAs to develop capacity development plans in the state.

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Head of Operations (Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency)

(April 2012-2017) - National Assembly, Abuja.

Strategy, planning and co-ordinating Member's work; identifying key issues of strategic importance
and working with key campaigns in the constituency as well as liaising with local parties across the
Constituency to work on joint campaigns
Advocacy to community leaders and key stakeholders to solicit understanding and support for new
projects
Advocacy and building up good relationships with local, regional and national NGOs and
Coordinating any joint work
Community mobilization on self-help projects and selection of beneficiaries for skills acquisition
programs
Mentored and coached cooperative societies to access funds from the Bank of Industry
(collaborated with SMEDAN)
Coordinated advocacy efforts that led to over 2,000 IDPs (victims of natural disaster) to access
relief materials from NEMA
Helping to strategically plan Member's work in the constituency, ensuring that links are maintained
between members work in the Parliament and the constituency.
Provide policy and research support and help communicate members work
Line managing, training and overseeing the work of twelve part-time Field Officers and the full time
Constituency Case workers

Independent Healthcare Consultant (April 2009 April 2010) - Los Angeles, California

Facilitated project assistance for designated healthcare organizations

Consulted for Facilities treating HIV/AIDS patients and NGOs to reduce stigma and discrimination
and improve quality of life of PLWHAs. Worked as a trainer to several Peer educators among junior
and contract staff on HIV prevention programme and coordinated community service delivery
interventions including Mobile HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) and ensuring all services were
successfully conducted in accordance with national guidelines and with strict compliance to
Standards of Practice (SOP).

Administrator, Pacific Havens Treatment Centre (A Non-Profit) (2002-2008) Perris, California

Ensured that the program achieves all program goals, including Mission, Quality, Risk, Financial,
and Strategic
Oversaw Department of Children and Families (DCF) Area Office/Area Lead collaboration, including
but not limited to development of new protocols, engagement of families in service planning,

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 development of Family Networks team, integration of Family Networks with other aspects of DCF
practice ( including legal), and participation in DCF CQI (continuous quality improvement) efforts.
Oversaw provider relations, including but not limited to, fostering strong provider relations,
monitoring quality, and development of a full, flexible network of services.
Participated in community relations, including but not limited to regular participation in at least 2
community meetings, and participation in building relationships with key stake holders.
Oversaw hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of all programs employees.
Developed annual budget; monitored revenue, expenses and contract utilization.

Case Manager, Olive Crest Treatment Centre (Non-Profit) (1999-2000) -Santa Ana, California

Counselling with emphasis on prevention, working with adolescents and groups to promote
optimum mental health.
Helping adolescents deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital
problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem issues associated with mental
and emotional health.
Planning, organizing and leading structured programs of counselling, work, study, recreation and
social activities for clients.
Evaluating the effectiveness of counselling programs and clients' progress in resolving identified
problems and moving toward defined objectives.
Meeting with families, probation officers, police, and other interested parties in order to exchange
necessary information during the treatment process.
Referring patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as
necessary.
Counselling family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients
or patients.
Modifying treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in
clients' status.
Collaborating with other staff members to perform clinical assessments and develop treatment
plans
Facilitation of Youth Job training programs
Acting as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency
problems in crisis situations.
Hiring, Training, and Supervision of Treatment Staff

Program Specialist, Shandin Hills Adolescent Centre (1994-1999) San Bernardino, California

Program Development and Monitoring

Formulation, Implementation and Monitoring of Treatment Plans
Lead Member of the first and only Sub Acute Mental Health Rehab Program for Adolescents in
California
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 Hiring, Training and Supervision of Clinical Staff
Data compilation

5. Core Strengths:
Good Communicator
Strong advocacy skills
Enthusiastic
Dedication to Work
Good listener and Quick Learner
Honesty
Evaluating feasibility and suitability of various projects
6. Professional Membership
California Alliance
American Psychological Association

7. Languages:

English Fluent
Hausa - Fluent
8. Referees:

Abdulrazak Muhammad (+234 0803 700 6453)

National Assembly
Abuja, Nigeria
Email: skeelo202@yahoo.com
Dayyabu M. Yusuf (+234 8034516144)
DFID/MNCH2
State Team Leader, Kano State
Email: dayyabu.yusuf@mnch2.com

Prince Sesay (+1 909 658 9050)

Berhe Group Homes
Commerce Center
San Bernardino, California
Email: alancsay@yahoo.com

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