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Amarachi Lovelyn ONUOHA

@amarachilovelynonuoh

Clinical Psychologist and MHPSS specialist in humanitarian settings, delivering trauma care, SGBV response, and child protection across Nigeria.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking work in clinical psychology and MHPSS, applying trauma-informed care, SGBV response, addiction management, and child protection in humanitarian and emergency settings.

At Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, I administered and interpreted psychological, personality, and IQ tests, and provided psychotherapy to psychiatric inpatients and outpatients. I also managed Substance Use Disorder cases using UNODC-certified DATER protocols.

With Family Health International (FHI-360) / AHNI / UNFPA Nigeria, I provided clinical case management and psychosocial support to SGBV and trauma survivors at FCT Spotlight Initiative shelter sites. I delivered Psychological First Aid and emergency counseling, and established safe environments and child protection protocols for high-risk children and adolescents.

At Alpha Omega World Peace Community Development Foundation, I conducted clinical mental health evaluations and developed treatment plans. I also delivered psychotherapy and coached staff and community workers to strengthen MHPSS activities.

Across field interventions in IDP camps, vulnerable host communities, and rural villages, I supported MHPSS, CBT, reproductive health education, and nutrition activities. My work has included capacity-building, SGBV response, addiction management, and integrating MHPSS into community health and nutrition programs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Head of Strategic Communications & Advocacy

United Africa in One (UNAIOV)

Mar 2025 - Sep 2026 (1 year 6 months)

Directed regional communication strategies, media and advocacy campaigns, and stakeholder engagements to expand humanitarian outreach and social initiatives across member states. Coordinated cross-functional teams and external African NGO partners to drive community sensitization and awareness frameworks.

Strategic Communications Advocacy Media Campaigns Stakeholder Engagement Cross functional Team Coordination Community Sensitization Data Analysis

MHPSS Officer/ Clinical & Community Social Worker

Alpha Omega World Peace Community Development Foundation

Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 (1 year 1 month)

Conducted clinical mental health evaluations, established diagnostic protocols, and formulated comprehensive treatment plans for patients suffering from psychological distress. Implemented SGBV management protocols, designed capacity-building workshops, and delivered psychotherapy sessions.

Mental Health Evaluation Diagnostics Treatment Planning GBV SGBV Management Capacity Building Clinical Coaching Psychotherapy Data Analysis

Consultant Social Worker

TAGWAYE Foundation

Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 9 months)

Facilitated psychosocial rehabilitation and counseling programs for vulnerable youth, victims of abuse, orphans, and destitute populations. Led community mobilization drives and provided anti-addiction counseling and life skills mentorship.

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counseling Community Mobilization Addiction Counseling Life Skills Mentoring Advocacy

GBV Consultant / Clinical Social Worker / Shelter Manager

Family Health International (FHI-360) / AHNI / UNFPA Nigeria

Dec 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years)

Led programmatic and operational execution for FCT Spotlight Initiative shelter sites, providing clinical case management and psychosocial support to SGBV and trauma survivors. Delivered Psychological First Aid, emergency counseling, and structured psychosocial support activities.

GBV Case Management Psychosocial Support IASC Mh And Pss Guidelines Child Protection Psychosocial First Aid Crisis Counseling Group Facilitation Donor Reporting

Clinical Psychologist / DATER Case Manager

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Administered and interpreted standardized psychological, personality, and intelligence tests to diagnose behavioral and emotional disorders. Managed Substance Use Disorder cases using UNODC-certified DATER protocols and facilitated Employee Assistance Programs.

Psychological Testing Psychotherapy Group Therapy Substance Use Disorder Management DATER Protocols Child Protection Employee Assistance Programs

Clinical Therapist / Shelter Program Manager

Promesa Drug Rehabilitation Centre & Community Welfare Initi

Jan 2016 - Jan 2018 (2 years)

Managed clinical records and psychosocial data while facilitating referral pathways for drug rehabilitation clients and psychiatric patients. Conducted community sensitization campaigns on substance use prevention and mental health awareness.

Clinical Records Management Psychosocial Data Referral Pathway Knowledge Community Sensitization Substance Use Prevention Mental Health Awareness

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Jos

MSc, Clinical Psychology

Grade: Upper Credit

MSc in Clinical Psychology from the University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, graduating in 2020 with Upper Credit.

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital

MSc Clinical Internship, Clinical Psychology

Grade: Excellent

Completed an MSc Clinical Internship at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna State, in 2018 with an Excellent rating.

University of Jos

BSc, General and Applied Psychology

Grade: Second Class Lower Division

BSc in General and Applied Psychology from the University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, graduating in 2014 with Second Class Lower Division.

School of Administration and Business Studies, Plateau State Polytechnic

National Diploma, Public Administration

Grade: PASS

National Diploma in Public Administration from the School of Administration and Business Studies, Plateau State Polytechnic, Barki Ladi, Nigeria, in 2010 with a PASS.