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Pelagia Iimbili

@pelagiaiimbili

Experienced and empathetic Medical Social Worker

Namibia

What I'm looking for

Seeking a role that enables me to utilize my skills and experience to make a positive impact on people's lives and contribute to achieving social justice.

I am a dedicated and compassionate Medical Social Worker with a strong background in crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a robust experience in both medical and correctional settings, I am adept at assessing and addressing complex psychosocial needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and supporting patients and families through challenging healthcare journeys.

My passion lies in developing human potential and fulfilling human needs through working with and enabling people to achieve the best possible level of personal and social wellbeing. I am committed to achieving social justice through social development and social change.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Social Work from the University of Namibia and have honed my skills in patient assessment and care planning, crisis intervention, case management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. I am confident in my ability to leverage my extensive experience to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

MS

Medical Social Worker

Ministry of Health and Social Services

Conducted detailed psychosocial assessments to identify patients' emotional, social, and practical needs, crafting tailored care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

NS

Programme Officer (Social Worker)

Namibian Correctional Services

Apr 2019 - Present (6 years 2 months)

Delivered effectively and appropriately range of counselling approaches and curriculum-based psycho-educational and group treatment programmes to offenders.

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