Mental Health Project Management

MERCY WACHEKE KANINI

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SUMMARY

Trustworthy psychologist with practical experience and dedicated Work ethic. Self-motivated to consistently provide first class results in the line with stringent targets and deadlines. Productive employee with proven track record of successful project management and producing quality outcomes through leadership and team motivation. Works with clients to determine requirements and provide excellent service. Experienced with common software programs, learn quickly and seeks out opportunities to serve staff and guest needs; with high objectives to achieve organizational or institutional growth.

CORE COMPETENCIES

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Attention to detail

Interpersonal & communication skills Problem solving skills

Multitasking and prioritization

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Professionalism

Good team work skills friendly customer service skills

Clean and tidy nature

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MOI HIGH SCHOOL MBIRURI, [EMBU, KENYA] JUNE 2023 - JAN 2025 Resident Psychologist Duties:

Provide successful treatments for underlying behavioral issues with comprehensive care plan.

Work with other professionalism in offering referrals for additional care, evaluation or treatment.

Talk with family members to uncover students’ history, mental health issues and psychological triggers.

Test for patterns to help understand and predict behavioral disorder for better outcomes.

Built rapport and guide discussions with students using therapeutic communication techniques.

Support students exposed to traumatic events in overcoming mental emotional and behavioral challenges.

Constantly creating awareness among students on various aspects including harassment, bullying, sexuality among others.

KWIRUTIRA INITIATIVE, [EMBU, KENYA] FEB 2024 – TO DATE

Co-Founder Duties:

Manage all product development activities from start to finish including designing, materials sourcing, and developing.

Develop clear mission, vision and culture for initiative employees.

Develop extensive financial plans to determine break even points and guarantee long term solvency.

Resolve conflicts, assign responsibilities and motivate staff, maintaining growth trajectory.

GENYA YOUTH CBO [EMBU, KENYA] MAY 2019 – TO DATE

Chairperson Duties:

Presides over youth gatherings to provide information and respond to questions.

Mediate CBO decisions making processes, allowing opportunity for debate on major proposals.

Chairs the governance committee, overseeing succession planning and CBO composition.

Conducts financial analysis to manage risks and benefits.

Deliver high level of service to members in effort to build upon future relationships.

Manages and examine performance of executives to provide guidance for areas requiring improvement.

Develop business strategies to establish short and long term goals for CBO.

MANYATTA CONSTITUENCY {CDF}, [EMBU, KENYA] OCT 2012 - MARCH 2013

Receptionist Duties:

Welcomed guests and clients in friendly, positive manner.

Maintained clean and orderly reception area to impress and welcome visitors.

Offered outstanding hospitality throughout client visits, aiding positive customer experience and loyalty.

Directed clerical tasks including copying, mailing, and file management.

Handled incoming telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying to personnel to support timely communication.

EDUCATION

Sep 2017- Nov 2023 - CHUKA UNIVERSITY

: Bachelor degree in psychology

Feb 2021- Feb 2021 - KENYA SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT

: Certificate in drug and substance abuse

Mar 2015 - Mar 2015 - UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA BARATON

: Certificate in peer education

Jan 2012 - April 2012 - ACHIEVERS COLLEGE

: Certificate in computer application

Feb 2008 – Nov 2011 - ITABUA SECONDARY SCHOOL

: Kenya certificate of secondary examination {KCSE}

OTHER

Languages: English, Swahili

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