Joan Ogonji

Dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a nursing background and pursuing a master’s degree in clinical psychology. Combining healthcare experience with psychological theories and practices to provide comprehensive mental health care. Skilled in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and building trust with diverse populations. Seeking a dynamic clinical psychology setting to contribute to the wellness of adolescents, youth, and vulnerable women.

• Painting
• Community Service

• Certificate of Attendance and Participation at the LWY Kenya summit 2024.
• Certificate of Participation at the Higher Education eLearning Technologies International Conference organized by the Amref International University and Daystar University, held at Daystar University, Nairobi Campus in February 2024.
• Deans List Scholar for the academic year 2023.
• Organized a Girls Mentorship Programme at Manyatta Child Development Centre, St. Lukes, in August 2019.
• Organized an Adolescent Mentorship programme at Sigana Primary School in Siaya County in May 2021.
• Organized a Girls Mentorship at Sinaga Girls Secondary School in June 2024.

• Certification by the World Health Organization on Mental Health, Recovery and Community Inclusion having successfully completed the modules on WHO Quality Rights E-Training. The modules are: Human Rights; Human Rights, mental health and disability; Legal capacity and the right to decide; Ending coercion, violence and abuse; Quality service and community inclusion; and Mental Health and well being recovery.
• Awaiting certification by the statutory regulator the Counsellors and Psychologists Board.
• Awaiting admission as Member of the Kenya Counsellors and Psychologists Association.

• Comprehensive Patient Assessment.
• Therapeutic Intervention Techniques.
• Crisis Management and Support.
• Holistic Patient-Centered Care.
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration.
• In-Depth Knowledge of Psychological Theories.
• Extensive Nursing Experience.
• Empathy and Compassion in Patient Care.
• Commitment to Ethical Practice Research.
• Evidence-Based Practice.

1. Dr. Annita Musyoki

Clinical Psychologist

The Nairobi West Hospital

Gandhi Avenue

NAIROBI

Mobile: +254-724369975

2. Dr. Irene Kimani

Senior Lecturer

Department of Clinical Psychology

Daystar University

NAIROBI

Mobile: +254-722358485

3. Dr. Jared Menecha

Head of Department

Psychology and Counselling

Daystar University

NAIROBI

Mobile: +254-723942408

• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Mentored 25 adolescents over the past 5 years.
• Supervised team of five staff members at the Trauma Unit of the Nairobi West Hospital.
• Achieved desired work results by completing assigned tasks with accuracy and efficiency under the direct supervision of the Unit head.
• Collaborated with team of five at the Hospital's Trauma Unit in developing a treatment plan for police officers suffering from PTSD.