OKEKE, NGOZI ANNASTESIA

E-mail: adjsux@r.postjobfree.com/adjsux@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: +234 703-***-****

CAREER STATEMENT

To contribute to the transformation of lives and the improvement of mental health in the community INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED 2012-2013: University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State. Nigeria Masters in Psychology - Clinical

2005-2009: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria B.Sc. Psychology (Second Class Upper)

1996-2002: Federal Government Girls’ College, Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria O level Certificate

2003: General Certificate Examination (GCE)

O level Certificate

WORK EXPERIENCES/OTHER TRAININGS

1st Nov. 2019-till date: Consultant Psychologist

ECEWS/FHI 360 Optimizing HIV Investments for Impact Project One Stop Shop Facility (OSS)

South East, Enugu state. Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

Developed and adapted psychological tools for the organization

Work within a multidisciplinary team in the OSS center according to the case management bio psychosocial approach

Conduct screening and assessment of beneficiary and develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plan according to their needs

Provide psycho education to beneficiaries and their families

Provide psychological support and counseling to beneficiaries and their families

Provide family support when needed

Facilitate group therapy and family session in coordination with the multidisciplinary team conducts home visit to provide psychosocial support when needed

Organize community, rehabilitation and awareness for beneficiaries and their families in coordination with the multidisciplinary team

Attend and contribute to the weekly clinical supervision meeting 15/08/2016 - 26/10/2019: Clinical Psychologist

Medecins sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) Sexual and Gender Based Violence Project, Port Harcourt, Rivers state Nigeria

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all complex cases of patients with: HIV especially from sexual abuse, multiple perpetrators, kidnap/ abduction cases, minors, pregnancy from rape, psychiatric conditions, and psychoactive substance use. Etc. (ASSESSMENT, INTERVENTION AND REFERRAL)

Conducts group debriefs about patient load on a regular basis

Provides computer-based therapies when necessary (Phone, Skype, mail etc.)

Drafting of staff roster and mobilizing staff activities for the month/week

Provides individual clinical supervision to all national staff medical team

Identify burnout in medical team and notify Project Medical Referent immediately

Carry out evaluation of psychological and mental health needs of patients, elaborate a diagnosis and establish a plan of treatment

Diagnose any psychological or psychiatric disorder and if necessary, refer the patient to the medical team in order to receive drug treatment.

Inform the patient and his/her relatives about the possible consequences of the illness and drug treatment to follow in order to improve the patient's condition.

Provide psychological support and psychotherapy sessions (individual, family, and group) to patients according to MSF protocols to improve their mental health conditions

Refer patients to other health professionals whenever necessary in order to provide the most appropriate treatment

Train staff members and resourceful people whenever necessary in order to enhance the scope of MH activities

Collect statistical and monitoring data about mental health activities

Inform the supervisor and the medical team about any issues or problems that may arise related to patients’ treatment in order to provide the best possible solution from a medical perspective

Ensure that all patient information is kept confidential FEBRUARY 2014 - JULY 2016: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (VOLUNTEER) Department of Psychology

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos

Key Responsibilities:

Psychological Assessment of Patients (adults, children and adolescence)

Individual Psychotherapy for patients and caregivers; including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Insight- oriented, Family, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Etc.

Group Therapy and Relapse Prevention Programs for Drug Patients JUNE- DECEMBER (2013): CLINICAL TRAINING/INTERNSHIP Department of Psychology

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos

Key Responsibilities:

Psychological Assessment of Patients (adults, children and adolescence)

Individual Psychotherapy for patients and caregivers; including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Insight- oriented, Family, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Etc.

Group Therapy and Relapse Prevention Programs for Drug Patients 5 JULY 2011-4 JULY 2012: NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORP (NYSC) Graduate Psychologist

Department of Psychology

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos

Key Responsibilities

Offering counseling to patients and their family

Observing Psychological Assessments of Patients (adults, children and adolescence)

Presentation of Patients’ Psychological Reports

Observing Psychotherapy sessions and writing reports.

Co facilitating Group Therapy and Relapse Prevention Programs for Drug Patients. 2002-2004: COUNSELOR/ HEAD TEACHER

Sahara International Nur/Pri./Secondary School Gkoko Benue State Key Responsibilities:

Offered professional counseling to both students and their parents on their academic achievement, personal/social development, and career developments. Taught the Nursery classes

Acted as health mistress for all students.

TRAINING PRESENTATIONS/PROVIDED

18th-20th Feb, 2015: Psychosocial Interventions for Trauma Victims, (As Trainer to S.O.P.W.A volunteers for rehabilitation of CHIBOK insurgency survivors 13TH-15TH Feb, 2018: Sexual Violence Training (MSF); SGBV Project ETC. 15/8/2016 - 26/10/2019: Provided trainings and capacity building to Medical staff, Outreach Department, Partnered organizations, schools, churches, Nigerian Police, University students, Community volunteers etc. in different areas not excluding Psychological First Aid

(PFA), Training of Trainers (TOT), Vicarious Trauma and Burnout, Telephonic Counseling, Suicide Risk Assessment, Crisis Intervention, E.T.C WORKSHOPS/TRAININGS ATTENDED

19th June 2020: Motivational Interviewing Course. Fundamental skills in MI (ISSUP Webinar) 18th June 2020: Motivational Interviewing Course. Fundamental skills in MI (ISSUP Webinar) 11th June 2020: Motivational Interviewing Course. Fundamental skills in MI (ISSUP Webinar) 4th June 2020: Motivational Interviewing Course. Basic Skills (ISSUP Webinar) 9th -17th March 2020: The Universal Treatment Curriculum for Substance Use Disorders (UTC- Course 6, 7 & 8) 13th-21st Jan. 2020: The Universal Treatment Curriculum for Substance Use Disorders (UTC- Course 1 & 2) 11th-15th Nov 2019: Gender Diversity and KP Friendly Services Training 16th Oct. 2018: KESAKO Training (MSFF SGBV PROJECT) 25th-27th Jun. 2018: Sexual Violence Care Field Training (MSFF) 13TH-15TH Feb. 2018: Sexual Violence Training (MSFF SGBV Project) 16TH -19TH Jan. 2018: Field Management Training (MSF) Abijan- Cote d’vior

17th June 2017 Counseling and Psychotherapy Approach Training MSF SGBV Project

17th Sept. 2016: Training of Trainers

MSF SGBV Project

1st Feb-5th Feb. 2016: Forensic, Medical Examination and Counseling Training: St. Marys SARC Centre Manchester

14th Dec-18th Dec. 2015: Treat-net Training on Drug Dependence Treatment (Volume B) 19th March 2015: EAP Training and Mentoring

(Titled: Fundamentals of EAPA: Experiential Learning Session) 22nd-26th June, 2015: UK DFID: International Juvenile Centre/Family Support Unit Investigation Course: (Investigation, management of sexually abused Victims and offenders)

26th June 2015: 2nd EAPA Nigeria 2015 Learning Event EAP in A New Environment: My Practice Experience

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologist Annual Conference (NACP), Lagos, 25th – 28th September, 2013 Employee Assistance Professional Association (EAPA) Nigeria, Lagos, 4th – 5th September, 2013 The Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA), Lagos, 26th – 27th February, 2013 COMPUTING SKILL/KNOWLEGDE:

2009: Universal Mandatory IT Training (UMITT)

AFRIHUB Nigeria (UNIZIK, AWKA)

Computer fundamentals, Internet browsing,

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, ETC MEMBERSHIP: Nigerian Association of Clinical Psychologist (NACP) Employee Assistance Professional Association (EAPA) Nigerian Psychological Association (NPA) Rivers state Chapter Nigerian Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals

(ISSUP NIGERIA CHAPTER)

International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals OTHER ABILITIES/SKILLS

A very good listener and team player

Proficiency in written and spoken English, and Igbo languages Ability to work with little or no Supervision

Ability to easily adapt to new situations/environment Good interpersonal skills

Excellent trainer with good managerial skills

People management

Emotional intelligence

PROJECTS

Effects of Age and Gender on Depressive Symptoms among Diabetic Patients The Prevalence of Depression among Mental Health Professionals ARTICLE

Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Factors of Relapse among Patients with Substance Use Disorder in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria

Chinyere Celestina Okonkwo, Maria-Chidi Christiana Onyedibe, Ngozi Annastesia Okeke& Benedict Chico Agoha Link: https://njpsyresearch.com/ojs3/index.php/njopr/issue/view/11 HOBBIES

Researching, mentoring, meditation, baking, and listening to music REFEREES

Dr. Abamara N.C.

Senior Lecturer/Former Project Supervisor

Department of Psychology

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka

Phone no: 080********

Email: adjsux@r.postjobfree.com/ adjsux@r.postjobfree.com Mrs. Chinyere C Okonkwo

Fulbright Scholar - Hubert Humphrey Fellow 2009-2010 Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies

Virginia Commonwealth University

1001 East Broad Street, Old City Hall, Suite 350

Richmond, Virginia 23219, USA

Phone no: +234**********

E-mail: adjsux@r.postjobfree.com

Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital Yaba, Lagos. Nigeria Chief Clinical Psychologist/SUD Addiction Therapist Dr. Maduka A.

Clinical Psychologist

Spring Psychological Health Services, Porthacourt

Nigerian Psychological Association Chairman/ Coordinator (Rivers state Chapter) E-mail: adjsux@r.postjobfree.com/adjsux@r.postjobfree.com Phone: +234**********

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