JOSEPHINE NALIAKA
Humanitarian Professional: Nurse/ Project Cycle Management/Disaster Management
NAITIRI
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Humanitarian Development Professional specializing in Community Health Nursing, Project Cycle Management, and Disaster Management. With a proven track record in youth development, gender-based violence advocacy, and women’s empowerment through outreach programs in the role of Youth Development Coordinator at Rural Women Peace Link. I have successfully enhanced youth engagement and improved community health outcomes. I bring extensive experience in project management as an intern officer at Kenya Forest Service, where I contributed to the effective execution of community-focused initiatives.
As a highly skilled and specialized graduate nurse from Amref International University, I have proficiency in medical-surgical nursing, midwifery, theatre/sterile nursing, and mental health psychiatry nursing. I am also ICT-savvy, with exceptional communication skills and a strong passion for driving gender mainstreaming in impacts in both social and health sector.
I am now seeking career growth opportunities with partners who value expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to creating sustainable, impactful projects in the development space.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Trainee-Clinical Placements
Agakhan University Hopsital and Mbagathi Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2024
- Gained hands on skills in medical - Surgical nursing for pediatric patients, at risk babies (NICU),general patient care and ward management at the Nairobi South Hospital
- Specialized in Mid-wifery (Maternity,Labour and Puerperium) nursing skills and mentored by top skilled mid-wives at Mbagathi County Referral Hospital
- Gained hands-on experience performing various nursing procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, specimen collection, and catheterization.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Acquired theatre/sterile nursing competencies by assisting surgeon perform minor and complex surgical procedure at Agakhan teaching and referral hospital.
- Acquired mental health and psychiatry nursing skills from Mathare Teaching and Referral Mental Hospital.
- Optimized time management skills in a fast-paced clinical setting by prioritizing tasks according to urgency while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
- Collaborated with the clinical team on developing individualized care plans based on patients' specific needs and goals.
- Strengthened cultural competence by engaging respectfully with diverse patient populations while considering unique values, beliefs, traditions within care provision.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills in emergency situations by quickly assessing patients'' conditions and initiating appropriate interventions under supervision.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatment options, and self-care techniques for improved health outcomes.
- Supported the nursing team by assisting with administrative tasks such as charting updates, supply inventory management, and scheduling appointments when necessary.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice by adhering to professional standards of confidentiality, informed consent, and safe medication administration.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Promoted patient comfort by promptly addressing pain management needs and assisting with activities of daily living.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by providing compassionate, empathetic care and active listening to their concerns.
- Provided comprehensive health assessments, identifying potential issues and communicating findings to supervising nurse or physician.
Project Monitoring &Evaluation -Intern
Kenya Forest Service
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Cultivated strong partnerships with Kenya Water Towers Programme Stakeholders, maintaining effective communication and providing consistent updates on progression.
- Enhanced evaluation processes by conducting thorough research and data analysis on assigned projects.
- Cultivated strong communication skills by presenting complex information clearly during meetings with diverse audiences including supervisors, peers, and external partners.
- Participated in regular team meetings where feedback was exchanged constructively among key stakeholders regarding ongoing projects.
- Planned, managed, and oversaw daily operations, actively monitoring and evaluating progression; implemented improvements to drive efficiency, managed the project timeline and budget.
- Conducted regular field / site visits to monitor project activities; develop strategies and provide recommendations to ensure project milestones were met.
- Interfaced with Project M&E Officer on the development of the project monitoring and evaluation plan; reviewed project indicators reference sheet progressively.
- Cultivated strong partnerships with Kenya Water Towers Programme Stakeholders, maintaining effective communication and providing consistent updates on progression.
- Completed baseline surveys to establish targets; assessed impacts on local livelihoods and ecosystem health pertaining to improved welfare and biodiversity through rehabilitation and restoration.
- Conducted regular field / site visits to monitor project activities; develop strategies and provide recommendations to ensure project milestones are met.
Youth Development Coordinator
Rural Women Peace Link
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Enhanced youth engagement by developing and implementing innovative programs and activities.
- Coordinated various youth projects to achieve set objectives and goals that included designing gender empowerment outreaches for young women mentorships, formulation and execution of County work plans, and youth bunge progress tracking in excel docs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to mobilize youth into formation of 1200 organized empowering structures (youth bunges) in Trans-Nzoai and West Pokot Counties.
- Initiated young women and men capacity building linkages through objective based trainings and model school fields.
- prepared comprehensive periodic progress reports highlighting project impacts in TransNzoia and West Pokot County.
- Managed budgets responsibly while ensuring the allocation of resources towards program enhancements that directly impacted participant outcomes.
- Collaborated with other organizations in coordinating joint events that promoted positive youth development within the broader community context.
- Promoted stability of the program through close monitoring and evaluation of resource inputs and result outputs; captured both qualitative and quantitative data to report on performance indicators.
- Introduced capacity building workshops (Train village mentors), and presented health talks regarding, drug abuse, reproductive health, and HIVAIDS, Gender based violence and women in enterprise.
- Oversaw logistics for special events (County Youth Forums} including transportation coordination, facility management, equipment procurement, and volunteer staffing assignments.
Women & Youth Rights Advocate- Intern
Rural Women Peace Link
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Worked effectively with fellow team members and community mobilizers to coordinate effective solutions to identified women needs.
- Established trusting relationships with post election violence vulnerable women participants by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
- Delivered friendly services including psychosocial support, medical camps for GBV survivors and offered expert support in every interaction.
- Made referrals to appropriate services with select partner organizations and made follow ups to confirm patients received access to required care.
Education
Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
Amref International University
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Pojects Planning And Management
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Disaster Management And International Diplomacy
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technolog
Kakamega, Kenya 04.2001 -
Skills
Medical –Surgical nursing of both pediatric and adult patients
Administering medications & IV insertions
Management of MCH ( Antenatal clinics, Immunizations& Vaccines storage)
Midwifery nursing
Mental health care and Psychiatry nursing
Electronic health record (HER) management
Infection prevention and control Protocols collaborating with healthcare teams
ICT proficiency (MS Office Suite, MS Windows OS),Cloud computing and internet
Gender mainstreaming and reproductive health rights advocacy
Project research and survey skills ( Baseline, progress and end project evaluations)
Excellent communication skills both English and Kiswahili
Quality program progress reporting for USAID,EU & GoK Donors
Disaster preparedness, response & reconstruction skills
Projects and events planning
Affiliations
Nursing Council of Kenya
Certification
Licensed [Registered Nurse] - [2025-11-02]
Timeline
Nurse Trainee-Clinical Placements
Agakhan University Hopsital and Mbagathi Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2024
Project Monitoring &Evaluation -Intern
Kenya Forest Service
11.2016 - 11.2018
Youth Development Coordinator
Rural Women Peace Link
01.2012 - 12.2013
Women & Youth Rights Advocate- Intern
Rural Women Peace Link
06.2011 - 12.2011
Diploma - Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse
Amref International University
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Pojects Planning And Management
University of Nairobi
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Disaster Management And International Diplomacy
Masinde Muliro University of Science And Technolog
04.2001 -