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Phoebe Okinda

@phoebeokinda

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Dedicated Community Health Specialist and Psychologist focused on empowerment.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to empower communities and drive impactful health initiatives.

I am a Community Health Specialist and Psychologist with a strong commitment to empowering communities through impactful interventions and effective program management. My experience spans various roles where I have successfully mobilized resources, built capacities, and developed skills among vulnerable populations, particularly adolescent girls and young women.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated excellence in policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and evaluation. My work at Migori County Referral Hospital has allowed me to conduct psychological assessments and provide tailored therapeutic interventions, while my role at CIHEB Kenya involved spearheading initiatives that significantly improved access to essential services for marginalized groups. I am passionate about fostering collaborative partnerships and driving program coherence to ensure sustainable community health outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Counseling Psychologist

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Migori County Referral Hospital

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Conducted psychological assessments and provided therapeutic interventions including individual, group, and family therapy. Developed tailored treatment plans and facilitated workshops on mental health. Maintained client records and collaborated with healthcare providers for comprehensive care.

Group Therapy Mental Health Workshops

Site Incharge

CIHEB Kenya

Oct 2021 - Sep 2023 (1 year 11 months)

Led the implementation of social protection initiatives for vulnerable adolescent girls and young women. Developed work plans, facilitated stakeholder meetings, and ensured compliance with program requirements while advocating for policy changes.

Program Management Stakeholder Engagement Policy Advocacy Data Analysis

Field Officer

LVCT Health

Jan 2021 - Oct 2021 (9 months)

Implemented enhanced SOPs and quality assurance initiatives, resulting in improved service delivery for adolescent girls and young women. Fostered partnerships and provided life skills training, ensuring compliance with financial policies.

SOP Development Quality Assurance Community Engagement Compliance Quality Improvement

HTS Provider

LVCT Health

Apr 2017 - Dec 2020 (3 years 8 months)

Led awareness campaigns for HIV testing services, provided confidential counseling and testing, and ensured compliance with national guidelines. Engaged in behavior change discussions and reported on testing outcomes.

HIV Testing Counseling Community Awareness Confidentiality Reporting Compliance Quality Assurance

Adherence Counselor

LVCT Health

Mar 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 9 months)

Provided psycho-social support to clients with drug addiction, monitored medication adherence, and conducted health education sessions. Empowered clients to improve their decision-making and socio-economic status.

Medication Adherence Education Counseling