Afua Mankosa Yirenkyi

Assistant Planning Manager @National Road Safety Authority - NRSA

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I have a multidisciplinary background in road safety education, mental health support, and community outreach. My experience includes supporting the planning and delivery of educational and enforcement programmes in collaboration with institutions such as the DVLA, MTTD, and NIC in the Central Region of Ghana. I have also provided psychological support, conducted mental health screenings, and contributed to COVID-19 response efforts through psychological first aid and public education. In addition, I have assisted in clinical assessments, developed supervised treatment plans, and participated in research and outreach projects across various organizations, including the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Eastern Regional Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, and AWAKE International. My work with vulnerable groups, from children in early education to older adults in residential care, reflects my commitment to community health and psychosocial well-being. Key Achievements: 1. Contributed to the successful implementation of road safety education campaigns reaching schools, religious bodies, and transport terminals. 2. Provided frontline psychological support during the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. Assisted in clinical data collection and mental health screenings for underserved populations. 4. Supported the planning and execution of community health screening events.