MARY WANJIKU NJOMO
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Social Work professional with hands-on experience in healthcare and humanitarian settings. Experienced in data collection, client assessment, documentation, community engagement, and psychosocial support through work at Embu Level Five Hospital (Comprehensive Care Clinic) and Kenya Red Cross. Strong interest in research, community development, and evidence-based interventions. Highly organized, ethical, and skilled in working with vulnerable populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Comprehensive Care Clinic Attache
Embu Level Five Hospital
Embu
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Aided in patient intake, assessment, and documentation.
- Collected and recorded patient data accurately for reporting and follow-up.
- Provided psychosocial support to clients living with chronic illnesses.
- Maintaining confidential medical records of patients.
- Participated in health education sessions and counseling.
- Supported monitoring and reporting activities within the clinic.
- Conducted morning health talks with the patients as well as roadmapping.
- Conducted morning ward rounds to conduct social economic assessment of patients.
- Attended The Bill Waving committee.
- Received and recorded HiV patient data.
- Improved documentation and patient follow up coordination.
Volunteer
Kenya Red Cross
Embu
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in counseling of children living with disabilities at the Jomo Kenyatta Home For Children Living Disabilities.
- Participated in youth counseling for example in Embu University and Embu college through workshops.
- Aided in data collection during relief distribution and assessments.
- Helped in taking the children to school and preparing meals for them.
- Documented relief distribution data.
- Worked collaboratively in emergency response and community based programs like blood donations.
- Contributed to effective coordination of community support activities.
Intetn State Department for Housing and Urban Development
01.2026 - 12.2026
- Enhancing work safety and worker’s wellbeing on site.
- Conducting first aid for minor injuries, documentation and follow up.
- Conducting morning Toolbox talks to ensure minimal or no injuries on site.
- Checking safety precautions like wearing of helmets, reflector jackets, safety shoes, glove and masks on site at all time (PROPER PPE COMPLIANCE).
- Ensuring proper construction materials waste management and disposal like rusted nails on ground.
- Maintaining proper hygiene facilities including provision of constant water supply for drinking and handwashing as well as washrooms.
- Scaffolding and barricading deep ends all the time.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIAL WORK
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA
01.2024
Skills
- Data collection and documentation
- Research support and fieldwork
- Report writing
- Client assessment and case management
- Community mobilization
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Confidentiality and ethical standards
- Team collaboration
Professional Attributes
- Strong analytical and observation skills
- Ethical and confidential in handling sensitive information and data
- Able to work independently and minimal or no supervision
- Great communication skills
References
- Madam Edith, Medical Social Worker, Embu Level Five Hospital, +254728472034
- Mr Martin Kagunda, Coordinator, Kenya Red Cross Embu, +25427820120
- Mr Eric Mwendia, Supervisor and Clerk Of Works, Sagana Affordable Housing Project, +254793612533
Timeline
Intetn State Department for Housing and Urban Development
01.2026 - 12.2026
Volunteer
Kenya Red Cross
05.2024 - 08.2024
Comprehensive Care Clinic Attache
Embu Level Five Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
BACHELOR OF ARTS - SOCIAL WORK
THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA