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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Accomplishments
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Patience Joy Toma

Sociologist
Nairobi ,Nairobi
Patience Joy Toma

Summary

Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Motivational leader with record of success in flexible and collaborative environments. History maintaining efficiency and high employee satisfaction with responsive management style. Accomplished Sociology student, pursuing Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Religion, eager to apply knowledge and gain practical experience. Experienced working in team environments. Reputation for hard work, punctuality and willingness to learn new things. Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Resourceful employee with outstanding knowledge to develop and maintain healthy customer pipeline. Talent in administrative oversight, recruitment processes and customer service improvements.

Overview

1
year of professional experience
5
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

AIESEC - Egerton Local Chapter
Njoro, Nakuru

Vice President Exchange Portfolio
09.2023 - 04.2024

Job overview

  • Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
  • Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
  • Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
  • Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity.
  • Monitored operations to assess and highlight results.
  • Created and led successful business culture focused on performance.
  • Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests.
  • Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.

Kitui County Referral Hospital
Kitui , Kitui

Medical Social Worker
07.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Promoted client well-being through effective case management, counselling and advocacy.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships to offer objective guidance and support.
  • Consulted with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise treatment plans for complex cases.
  • Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
  • Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
  • Oversaw multiple social work cases simultaneously, directing assessments, conducting interviews and recommending best courses of action.
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
  • Guided clients through application processes for governmental assistance.
  • Facilitated therapy and counselling sessions to help clients connect with qualified healthcare professionals.
  • Responded calmly to manage crises and emergency situations.
  • Collaborated with other professionals in health and social care to coordinate holistic support.
  • Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.

Education

Egerton University
Njoro, Nakuru

from Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Religious Studies

University Overview

  • Member of Christian Union of Egerton, AIESEC in Egerton, the President’s Award - Egerton, St. John Ambulance - Egerton, Chess Club, Scrabble Club , Africa Youth Leadership Forum, Youth Green Africa Kenya, Envionmental Association, Motion Movers Debate club, Rotaract Club, Kenya Malaria Youth Corps and the Ajira Digital Club
  • Coursework in Sociology and Religion
  • Honours Society Member
  • Earned Bronze level and Silver level Award
  • President’s Award - Bronze level and Silver level award Recipient
  • Held Corporal role with St. John Ambulance of Egerton University
  • Held Local Chapter Vice President - Exchange portfolio with AIESEC in Egerton
  • Completed Bachelor’s Degree Qualification
  • Focus on Sociology as my Major Subject

Chogoria Girls High School
Chogoria

Kenya Secondary School Education from Secondary School Education
12.2019

University Overview

  • Member of the Environmental Club
  • Honours Society Member
  • Earned second place in the Regional French senior solo-set verse poem competition Award
  • Senior French solo-set verse Nationals Representation Award Recipient
  • Held member roles with Girls of God club, Environmental club, Music Festivals club
  • Graduate with C+

Central Primary School
Kitui Township

Kenya Primary School Education from Primary School Education
12.2015

University Overview

  • Member of the Environmental Club, Scouts and Girl Guides Association and the Bible club
  • Honours Society Member
  • Held Lead Commander role with the Kenya Scouts and Girl Guides Association of Kenya in Central Primary School
  • Graduate with 360/500 marks in my KCPE

Skills

    Relationship building

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Certification

Community Emergency Response Training

Interests

Foreign Language

Reading

Club membership

Photography

Music

Affiliations

Affiliations

AIESEC

President’s Award Kenya

St. John ambulance

Chess club

Christian Union

African Youth Leadership Kenya

Youth Green Africa Kenya

Environmental association

Motion Movers debate club

Peace ambassadors Kenya

Ajira Digital club

Rotaract club

Kenya Malaria Youth Corps

References

References

1.

Mary Kiteme

Director

FOMET, Kenya

momkishfomet@gmail.com

0722691010


2.

Prof. Erick K. Bor

Chief of Department

Department of Peace, Security and Social Studies

Egerton University, Njoro

erick.bor@egerton.ac.ke

0707859236


3.

Mr. Lawrence Ndolo

Head of Department

Medical Social Work Department

Kitui County Referral Hospital

ndolol@yahoo.com

0728392855

Timeline

First Aid Officer and Corporal Certificates of Service - St. John Ambulance, Egerton University

04-2024

AYLF Chapati Festival Certificate of Appreciation

02-2024

Community Emergency Response Training

12-2023

Certificate of Tree Planting - Egerton University

11-2023

ALMA Certificate of Complete

11-2023
Vice President Exchange Portfolio
AIESEC - Egerton Local Chapter
09.2023 - 04.2024
Medical Social Worker
Kitui County Referral Hospital
07.2023 - 09.2023
Egerton University
from Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Religious Studies
Chogoria Girls High School
Kenya Secondary School Education from Secondary School Education
Central Primary School
Kenya Primary School Education from Primary School Education

Quote

There are two ways to be rich: One is by acquiring much, and the other is by desiring little.
Jackie French Koller

Work Preference

Work Type

InternshipContract WorkPart TimeFull Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balancePaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPaid time off4-day work weekFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programs

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
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