Daniel Masese
Nairobi
Summary
Organized and dependable applicant successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Results-driven Community Outreach Coordinator with first-rate presentation, event planning, and project management skills. Adept at coordinating community activities including fundraising opportunities, managing information databases, and overseeing the annual planning process to make the most use of available opportunities and reach more community members.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Outreach Coordinator
Strass Optical Enterprises
Nairobi County
04.2022 - Current
- Developed presentations for the eye care workforce, community groups, and schools
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources
- Acted as the main point of contact between management, eyecare staff, and the external community
- Wrote and shared content for organization newsletters, social media pages, and informational packets
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team, and eyecare staff with active engagement, exemplary communication, and consistent issue resolution
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate the community on available services
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with the public
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community organizations, and health facilities to meet treatment needs
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs
- Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives
- Provided leadership, guidance, and support to staff members
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
Head of Eye Health
Kenya Society for the Blind
Nairobi County
02.2012 - 01.2022
- Oversaw the eye care department function of the organization including drafting and implementation of department plans and supervision of 7 department staff
- Oversaw manufacturing of 21 eye drops, provision of eye care services, and optical services including sales and marketing
- Provided periodic advisory service to the executive director and management on matters of pharmaceutical regulations and health through weekly and monthly meetings which ensured the organization was compliant with regulations
- Dealt with feedback and escalated concerns to provide customer satisfaction and positive communication with the company
- Designed optimum workflow for staff to fulfill production targets based on team strengths and efficient resource planning
- Deployed company strategies, policies, and working practices with other employees
- Communicated department improvements and successes to senior management through regular reports and meetings
- Planned and directed daily operations to help the team meet objectives
- Developed quality management systems and Standard Operating Procedures
- Supervised and mentored eye care staff
- Supported the development of new program proposals to secure continued funding for the programs
- Provided timely and quality reports to KSB partners, both narrative and financial, in line with donor requirements
- Reviewed and assessed program progress through regular partner meetings and follow-up with community care interventions
- Planned, coordinated, and oversaw community outreach and activities; medical camps, school eye screening, and surgeries through referrals
- Built close collaboration with the eye care health workers, and eye care stakeholders (Institutions) as the focal point for providing eye care services
- Fostered a relationship of accompaniment, close mentoring, and mutual respect with KSB implementing partners
- Identifying new and emerging needs and supporting the response to new emergencies as required
- Developed eye care annual plans and budget
- Ensured activities were implemented by the Plan of Action (PoA) promptly and in line with the project budget along with the project manager's guidance
- Negotiated business contracts with vendors and service providers to meet organizational needs.
Education
Certificate - Assessing competence for the care certificate
The CPD standards office -UK
01.2022
Master of Science - Community Health (MSC)
Great Lakes University Kisumu
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Community Health (BSC)
Great Lakes University Kisumu
01.2020
Diploma - Project Management
Alison University
01.2016
Certificate - Developing Innovative Ideas
University of Maryland
01.2015
Diploma - Operation Management
Alison University
01.2012
Diploma - Pharmacy
Kenya Medical Training college
Skills
- Project Management and Leadership
- Community Engagement and Organization
- Outreach Strategies and Activities
- Marketing Oversight
- Event Planning
- Community Outreach Programs
- Annual Planning
- Relationship building and management
- Budgeting formulation and Administration
- Effective Customer Communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management
- Community Partnerships
- Service Coordination
- Program Oversight
- Community Relations Management
- Needs Assessment Program/Clients
- Presentation Development
- Research and Facts Collecting
Accomplishments
- Gained leadership and organizational skills having served as head of the department for 10+ years. Trained and mentored 20+ staff and interns in the Eyecare depart.
- Drafted quality management systems that clearly outlined standard operating procedures and other operating procedures in with WHO/GMP guidelines that improved the overall performance of the department.
- Rich pharmaceutical sector experience, in drug formulation, dispensing, and regulation. Produced 21 different types of ophthalmic drops used in more than 30+ hospital facilities and 6+ programs.
- Coordinated and implemented 150 school eye screenings, 25 medical camps, and community outreaches of which 250,000+ people received treatment and management.
- In collaboration with multiple stakeholders, Planned and coordinated Fundraising activities- Annual Mt Longonot Climb, Annual Golf Tournament, and Annual Blind Walk (White cane Day) fundraised Kes 10 million.
- Fundraised Kes 35+ million towards the upgrading of the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Kenya Society for the Blind.
- Successfully delivered Old Mutual Foundation projects (School screening and Distribution for low vision devices to integrated schools) contributing from the proposal writing stage, planning, implementation, monitoring/controlling, and closure These projects had a great community impact leading to the Kenya Society for the blind to receive a gold and silver medal in the public sector Partnership-Old Mutual partnership of the year awards 2020.
Summary Of Other Roles
- Part-time Pharmaceutical Technologist Superintendent, Egerton University
- Part-time pharmaceutical Technologist superintendent, Rose Pharmacy
- Part-time Pharmaceutical Technologist Superintendent, Arizona Pharmacy
References
- Dr. Bernard Mogesa Ph.D., 0724 256448, bmogesa@knchr.org
- Juliana Kivasu, 0724996517, julianakivasu@yahoo.com
- Professor Rosebella Onyango, +254 722378477, rosebella.onyango@gmail.com
Work Availability
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Quote
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Steve Jobs
Timeline
Community Outreach Coordinator
Strass Optical Enterprises
04.2022 - Current
Head of Eye Health
Kenya Society for the Blind
02.2012 - 01.2022
Certificate - Assessing competence for the care certificate
The CPD standards office -UK
Master of Science - Community Health (MSC)
Great Lakes University Kisumu
Bachelor of Science - Community Health (BSC)
Great Lakes University Kisumu
Diploma - Project Management
Alison University
Certificate - Developing Innovative Ideas
University of Maryland
Diploma - Operation Management
Alison University
Diploma - Pharmacy
Kenya Medical Training college
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