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john chege

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Counseling psychologist and community health practitioner driving patient-centered mental health outcomes.

Kenya
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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I provide direct mental health services and contribute to community health programs, with opportunities for professional growth and collaborative, impact-driven work.

I am a counseling psychology professional with extensive experience in community health, project management, and direct therapeutic care. I have worked as a project officer, counselor, intern, and volunteer, applying counseling techniques and community-based approaches to improve client outcomes.

In my roles I have provided therapy for substance abuse and stress management, facilitated partnerships with county and national health stakeholders, secured funding, and managed project communications and operations. I have delivered pro bono services, supervised data collection, and improved access to care through client referrals and coordination with health providers.

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Counseling Psychology and hold multiple diplomas and certificates in counseling, trauma counseling, and resource mobilization. I emphasize confidentiality, evidence-based practice such as REBT therapy, and practical use of tools (including AI for data collection) to enhance service delivery and program impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Project Officer & Counselor

Africa Health and Nutrition

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Managed maternal and neonatal health projects and secured funding to expand community healthcare services; provided therapy (stress, substance abuse) that improved patient outcomes and increased access to care. Facilitated partnerships with county and national health stakeholders and improved operational efficiency through administrative support and project communications.

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Current

Counselor

Self-Employed

Feb 2019 - Present (6 years 8 months)

Provided individual therapy for substance abuse and trauma, directing clients to specialized care and delivering pro bono services to 30+ clients during COVID-19, improving outcomes by 40% for referred patients. Maintained compliant medical documentation and collaborated with mental health providers on interventions.

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Marketing Intern

Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling

Aug 2018 - Jan 2019 (5 months)

Supported marketing efforts that increased client/student acquisition and boosted sales by ~20% through customer service and outreach; compiled weekly/monthly reports to analyze performance and contributed to content and collateral ideation.

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Counseling Intern

Living Positive Kenya

Mar 2018 - Aug 2018 (5 months)

Delivered individual and group counseling for clients with HIV-related issues, maintained confidential client records, and produced monthly departmental reports to support program delivery.

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Project Officer

Africa Health and Nutrition

Jan 2017 - Apr 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Developed work plans and budgets, represented the organization to partners and stakeholders, and managed daily project activities to align scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.

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MNTE Supervisor

Ministry of Health & UNICEF

Jan 2018 - Mar 2018 (2 months)

Supervised data collection teams for maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination activities, ensured accurate daily reporting and escalated maternal/neonatal death cases for investigation.

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Community Health Intern

Embulbul Catholic Dispensary

Sep 2014 - Jan 2015 (4 months)

Supported MCH clinic operations, recorded vitals and immunizations for up to 50 children weekly achieving 95% adherence, executed defaulter tracing reducing missed appointments by 40%, and conducted 50+ home visits monthly.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Tangaza University College logoTC

Tangaza University College

Bachelor of Arts, Counselling Psychology

2022 -

Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology with coursework enhancing counseling techniques and case management applied in professional roles.

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Kenya Institute of Development Studies

Diploma, Community Health and Development

2015 - 2015

Completed a Diploma in Community Health and Development focusing on community health interventions and program implementation.

KC

Kenya Institute of Professional Counselling

Diploma, Counseling Psychology

2022 -

Completed a Diploma in Counseling Psychology providing foundational counseling skills and practical internship experience.

SC

Short courses and certifications

Certificate, Counseling; Resource Mobilization

Completed certificates in Trauma Counselling, Counseling Psychology, and Resource Mobilization to supplement counseling and project skills.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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