Gourab Das Nayan
Health Operations Director @New York Indian Council, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Health Operations Director @New York Indian Council, Inc
Led and expanded health operations for the Indian Health Service Program, increasing outreach and service efficiency to the Native American community across New York City’s five boroughs.Streamlined strategic initiatives and staff training programs, improving staff proficiency and closing skills gaps through tailored training for effective service delivery.Managed contract and grant-based projects, ensuring compliance with organizational and federal guidelines, including oversight of case management, mental health, and medical policies.Rendered high-level reports and recommendations to the Executive Director while aligning cross-departmental objectives to enhance program performance.
EDUCATION
St. John's University
Master of Public Health - MPH
Sylhet Agricultural University
Bachelor of Science
ABOUT GOURAB DAS NAYAN
As a dedicated public health professional and program administrator, I am passionate about promoting health and wellness. With extensive experience in program administration, health education, and community outreach, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to deliver exceptional results and drive positive change.I am currently working as Health Operations Director in New York Indian Council, where I lead various health related projects and initiatives to enhance wellbeing of the indigenous community in New York. In my previous role as Program Manager and Health Educator at India Home, I have led initiatives to promote healthy aging and adult empowerment programs for South Asian seniors. Through organizing group workshops, one-on-one counseling, and overseeing exercise and yoga activities, I have helped seniors connect with public benefit programs and improved their overall health and well-being.As a former Teaching Fellow at Mentoring in Medicine, I enhanced public health and human biology education for high school students, while my previous experience as a Human Resource and Health Education Intern at St. John’s Bread & Life enabled me to educate program participants about health issues and preventive measures.My academic background includes a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Community Health from St. John\'s University, where I earned a GPA of 3.84. Additionally, I am a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) and have completed certifications in Protecting Human Research Participants, Cultural Competency, and Health Impact of Climate Change. Alongside being bilingual in Bengali and English, my attention to detail, culturally competent approach, strong public speaking and presentation skills, and tech-savviness have helped me excel in my roles. I am passionate about making a positive impact in the community through public health initiatives and education.Overall, I am dedicated to leveraging my skills and expertise to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
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