Social worker
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE
FULL NAME: ELIZABETH CHIMWEMWE MZUMARA
Cell: +265-********* / 997185961
Email: *****************@*****.***
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth : 31
st
July, 1999
Sex : Female
Nationality : Malawian
Marital Status : Single
District of Origin : Mzimba
Language : English
Professional Summary
Elizabeth Mzumara holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work obtained from DMI St-John the Baptist University and Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE). My professional expertise includes Working with the elderly, human resource management and development, tracking the progress of activities, data collection, Family and child welfare, project planning and management, Business statistics and project monitoring and evaluation and capacity building training. Ability to forward thinking and strategic with a comprehensive view of the production process, including how to accurately measure progress beyond simply reporting numbers and creating reports while developing the analytical and critical thinking skills and energize projects and programs. Valuable team member who has experience diagnosing problems and developing solutions. Exceptional Communication, Interpretation, Willingness to learn, Self-management and Teamwork skills. Experience with Microsoft office suite. TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS
Elizabeth Mzumara is a competent and ambitious graduate. I have experience in counselling, advocacy, knowledge in offering treatment and prevention of psychiatric disorders and monitoring and evaluation. I have the following certificates, Certificate of recognition of advancing the Role of Women in Polities, Peace and Security, and Economic Institutions (2022) offered by Young African Leaders Initiative
(YALI), Certificate of recognition in Developing, Mentoring and Supporting Youth Leadership (2022) offered by Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), certificate of recognition in Digital Marketing for entrepreneurs offered by Young African Leader Initiative (YALI), Membership certificate offered by Young African Leader Initiative and Certificate of participation offered by DMI St-John the Baptist University on the international webinar program on research methodology (2021). I am an efficient, organized individual, hardworking and excellent attention to detail, and self-motivated with strong planning and organizational skills, time management skills and ability to multi-task, good interpersonal and proficient in the use of the internet and able to work under pressure and minimum supervision. Furthermore, I am a team player, able to learn, adapt and promote new ethical standards. Work Experience
1. Community : Assessing the impact of GBV on Men and Women in Mtandire ( Dece 2019- Jan 2020)
Position: Intern
Duties and responsibilities
To fight against gender-based violence
Regular home visitations
Working with local council and other authorities such as police
Monitoring victims who have suffered GBV
Working with local council to provide support to the victims
To advice families and community on the issues of GBV 2. Chikondi and Mphatso Community Rehabilitation Centre ( JUL 2021 –SEP 2021) Position: Welfare attache Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinating Activities of local council
To build self-esteem among boys and girls
Educating primary school boys and girls on personal hygiene
Bridging communication link with social welfare office including government, international and Local based NGOs
Educating the care takers on the importance’s of child nutrition
Preparing class activities for learners(class, sports, breakfast )
Visiting parents and guardians of the learners
Preparing motivational and awareness programmes for girls 3. Civil Society Agriculture Network Nov 2022-Dec 2022 Position: Intern
Duties and responsibilities
Facilitating meetings
To assist monitoring and evaluation manager in day to day routine activities
Develop training and designing monitoring tools
Prepare and evaluate performance reports
Collecting data and reporting
Risk assessment
4. Tambalale Village ( Assessing how elderly people are treated and supported ) Position: Intern
Duties and responsibilities
Assisting them with house chores
Provide counselling
Help them cope with emotional, social and financial challenges that comes with aging
Securing resources
In 2018, I joined a campaign known as Hear Me Too ending gender-based violence against women. Through this I learnt the various violence that women face in their day-to-day life and how they feared to report the issue of violence.
Research experience
Academic research (social research ), developing a research proposal and executing the research project - DMI St John the Baptist university Academic Qualifications
1: Bachelor of Social DMI- St John the Baptist University (2018- 2022)
Dissertation Title: Assessing the types of strategies adopted by healthcare workers and families in minimizing alcohol abuse among youths and adolescents 2: Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) obtained at Nkhamenya Girls Secondary School (2018)
Relevant Skills
Ability to multi- task
Strong communication, Interpersonal and technical skills
Presentation skills
Proficient in the use of internet
Data collection skills
Proficiency in the use of the computer Word Processing, Presentation and Excel
Innovative problem-solving skills
Organized and detail –oriented with strong work ethic
Data analysis skills
Self –Motivated and Team Player
REFEREES
please feel free to contact any of the following to get more information about me. 1: Mr Edwin Munthali
Civil Society Agriculture Network
Monitoring Evaluation
Accountability and Learning
Specialist
Tel: 088*******/ 099*******
2. Mr. Pempho Jimu (PhD)
DMI-St John The Baptist
University +265*********
**********@*****.***
3: Mr. G. Mbewe, Director
Chikondi and Mphatso
Orphan Care Center, P.o Box
30200, Capital City,
Lilongwe 3, Malawi.Tel:
Email address:
*****@*************.***
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