Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Personal Information
References
Hobbies and Interests
Attributes
Timeline
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Deirdre Kamau

Nairobi,Kenya
Deirdre Kamau

Summary

Productive employee with a proven track record of successful project management and the ability to produce quality outcomes through effective leadership and team motivation. Collaborates with clients to determine their requirements and consistently delivers excellent service. Highly qualified with extensive experience in advanced management processes, utilizing superior communication skills to build meaningful and trusting relationships that exceed client demands. Demonstrates exceptional project management skills and outstanding team leadership abilities to consistently meet targets. Dedicated professional with a strong focus on achieving tangible results and fostering cross-team collaboration. Proactive and enthusiastic about partnering with like-minded individuals to achieve shared goals.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
6055
years of post-secondary education
3
Languages

Work History

HOPE INTERNATIONAL

Volunteer- Nutrition
12.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Participated in health promotion and education activities such as food safety, healthy eating and health and safety coaching.
  • Promoted health education and self-care practices, maximising treatment efficacy and mitigating future risk factors.
  • Conducted pre-labour educational seminars covering topics of reproductive health, preparation for parenthood and breastfeeding to promote health of mothers and babies.
  • Worked with clients to assess and adjust nutrition and lifestyle habits for optimized wellness.
  • Engaged with key stakeholders, communicating complex nutrition information into simple messages relating to food and health.

RYATTAH MEDICAL CENTRE TAVETA

OUTREACH FOCAL PERSON
06.2023 - 01.2024

Job overview

  • Practiced confidentiality, equality and diversity policies to comply with professional standards and legislation.
  • Collaborated with organisations, schools and community groups to support outreach programmes, building connection and synergy.
  • Supported vulnerable populations with mental health diagnoses, providing education on medications and treatments.
  • Planned and organised outreach sessions
  • Assist in screening activities

MOI TEACHING AND REFERAL HOSPITAL

PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE OFFICER
03.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Conduct Daycare clinics.
  • Educated patients regarding disease processes, treatment options and side effects of medications to create awareness and preparedness for condition.
  • Referred and introduced families and recipients to other agencies suitable for needs to avail of resources and benefits.
  • Provided ongoing support and guidance to clients and families through dedicated outreach programmes to alleviate distress.
  • Scheduled regular visits to develop and engage with families and extend compassion and respect.
  • Communicated complex and sensitive information to clients and caregivers, actively overcoming barriers to understanding and care.
  • Delivered and reviewed care plans of palliative and end-of-life patients, reporting concerns to senior colleagues and openly receiving advice in complex cases.
  • Worked collaboratively with clinical facilitators, medical staff and psychologists to promote and achieve cohesive care for clients.

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL

RESEARCH ASSISTANT
10.2020 - 10.2021

Job overview

  • Collect data, analyze and present, Organize and maintain project databases, Data entry and data cleaning, Transcription, Conduct interviews and focus group discussions, Conduct fieldwork, including planning and implementation

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL

MONITORING, EVALUATION ACCOUNTABILITY AND LEARNING
03.2019 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Child safeguarding and advocacy activities, Attend and participate in data quality analysis, Data collection, analysis and presentation, Monitoring of key activities, Research with tools such as KOBO and ODK, Budgeting, Give health talks, Do monthly reports, Hold focus group discussions, Report writing

Platinum credit limited

Team leader sales
08.2016 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Calling potential clients to expand their customer base, Interview prospects to get data about Platinum credit, Giving sound advisory services and customer support to the clients, Creating a good relationship including good rapport with my existing clients and my prospects, Recruiting, training and mentoring my team

Solar now Kenya limited

11.2017 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Create customized energy management packages to satisfy customer needs, Gather information from prospective customers to identify their solar energy needs, Prepare or review detailed design drawings, specifications, or lists related to solar installations, Customize energy products or services to meet customer needs

Education

Moi University

Bachelor of Arts in Community Development

University Overview

Grade: Second Class

Kenya Medical Training College

Diploma Clinical Medicine and Surgery

University Overview

Grade: Credit

St Yermo Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)

Skills

Communication Skills

Accomplishments

  • Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation which resulted in more effective and timely completion of tasks.
  • Updated and implemented policies for continued company compliance with guidelines.
  • Built and nurtured key client relationships.
  • Enhanced processes, implementing across department for increased productivity.

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 09/26/94
  • Gender: FEMALE
  • Nationality: KENYAN


References

  • Chrispine Mkorori, Project Officer- Hope International, chrispinemkorori22@gmail.com, +254742689383
  • Hudson Makhanu, Manager, KRA, hmakhanu05@yahoo.com, +254722935781
  • Eddah Kirombo, Counselling psychologist- MCRH, Eddahkirombo@gmail.com, +254780299644
  • Owen Onyango, MEAL Expert, owen@double-o.co.ke, +254724136547

Hobbies and Interests

  • New experiences
  • Traveling
  • Cooking
  • Doing puzzles

Attributes

  • Programmatic problem-solving skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Integrity, honesty
  • Personal and professional ethics
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Goal driven and result oriented
  • Well-developed communication skills
  • Quick learner motivated and organized

Timeline

Volunteer- Nutrition

HOPE INTERNATIONAL
12.2023 - Current

OUTREACH FOCAL PERSON

RYATTAH MEDICAL CENTRE TAVETA
06.2023 - 01.2024

PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE OFFICER

MOI TEACHING AND REFERAL HOSPITAL
03.2022 - 03.2023

RESEARCH ASSISTANT

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
10.2020 - 10.2021

MONITORING, EVALUATION ACCOUNTABILITY AND LEARNING

SAVE THE CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
03.2019 - 09.2020

Solar now Kenya limited
11.2017 - 02.2018

Team leader sales

Platinum credit limited
08.2016 - 08.2018

Moi University

Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
12.2018

Kenya Medical Training College

Diploma Clinical Medicine and Surgery
06.2023

St Yermo Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E)
01.2012
Deirdre Kamau