Harun Masawa
Community Health Worker
Nairobi,Nairobi
Summary
Compassionate Community Health Worker with over 5 years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education. With strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level community heath worker position, Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Community Health Worker
CHAE Kenya
Nairobi
04.2016 - Current
- Managed enrollment, transportation, and paperwork for individuals to take advantage of community resources.
- Worked directly with patient treatment teams and participated in care coordination procedures.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
- Created and distributed health-related education materials to improve program awareness.
- Counseled patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.
- Facilitated health screenings with follow-up care to target specific issues.
- Wrote and distributed informational materials on chronic diseases, infant mortality, substance abuse, and other community health concerns.
- Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling services to assist clients facing issues and problems.
- Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
Health and Families Matters Educator
I Choose Life Africa(ICL)
2015
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
Community Volunteer
Liverpool VCT Organization
Nairobi
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Developed strong interpersonal communication skills to promote relationship building with internal and external customers.
- Exhibited excellent communications and customer service relations skills.
- Gained knowledge and experience working with children in educational setting.
- Assisted in developing and implementing systems to track volunteer hours and progress.
- Developed communication strategies to promote charity events.
- Hosted monthly meetings with volunteers to discuss upcoming events and initiatives.
Counselor
Hope Worldwide Kenya
Nairobi
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Community Health And Development
Alison College
UK 02.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Counselor Education
Kenya National AIDS And STIs Control
Nairobi 02.2012 - 08.2012
GED -
Kenya Private Sector Alliance
Nairobi 03.2012 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Kenya 01.2007 - 11.2010
Skills
Medical assessment mastery
undefinedAccomplishments
- Achieved creating awareness through effectively helping with community mobilizations
- Documented and resolved teen pregnancies and school dropouts in the slums which led to the Government interventions.
- Achieved high community turn over for heath screening by completing awareness with accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of facilitations materials ie comics for health educatos.
Certification
Certified counselor Kenya National AIDs and STI control council
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Community Health And Development
Alison College
02.2023 - Current
Community Health Worker
CHAE Kenya
04.2016 - Current
Health and Families Matters Educator
I Choose Life Africa(ICL)
06.2015 - 10.2016
Community Volunteer
Liverpool VCT Organization
02.2013 - 07.2015
Healthy Choices Facilitator Training
02-2013
Certified counselor Kenya National AIDs and STI control council
01-2013
Life Skills, Kenya private sector alliance
04-2012
GED -
Kenya Private Sector Alliance
03.2012 - 04.2012
Counselor
Hope Worldwide Kenya
02.2012 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Counselor Education
Kenya National AIDS And STIs Control
02.2012 - 08.2012
High School Diploma -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
01.2007 - 11.2010
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