Zekiah A Magero
NAIROBI
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at LVCT Health, excelling in leadership and mentoring roles. Expertise in task management and analytical problem-solving, successfully mobilizing adolescents for impactful health interventions. Enhanced access to vital services and fostered community engagement through strategic initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
MindSKILLZ Coach
LVCT Health
04.2023 - Current
- Identify and recruit adolescents into skillZ program
- Mobilize adolescents for intervention
- Collect routine data and report to the supervisor
- Deliver skillz intervention
- Provide logistical support i.e., provide leadership to the overall group and during group sessions
- Provide safe custody of reports and other materials
Youth Advocate, Starehe Sub-County
Youth Advisory Council - Nairobi Metropolitan Service
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Participated in county health stakeholder engagement forums to enhance collaboration.
- Assessed availability of youth-friendly public health services across facilities.
- Advocated for meaningful stakeholder involvement in technical advisory discussions.
- Ensured access to institutions promoting reproductive health products and services.
- Developed easily interpretable IEC materials for diverse audiences.
- Coordinated with partners to address client needs effectively.
- Mapped challenges within diverse communities, proposing targeted solutions.
- Reviewed and developed policy documents, guidelines, and frameworks.
Peer educator
NairoBits Organization
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Mobilize young people from minority groups for training and workshops
- Participate in health systems strengthening training and workshops
- Identify young people within marginalized communities and link them to support programs
- Facilitate and train persons from different diversities on Comprehensive Sexuality Education
- Participate in technical advisory engagements with stakeholders and rightholders
- Volunteer
Peer Supporter
Our Voices Initiative
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Conduct monthly psycho-social support group meetings for adolescent girls and young women
- Identify vulnerable adolescent girls and young women with adverse sexual and reproductive health and rights issues and link individuals to care
- Conduct behavior change target interventions for adolescent girls and young women
- Ensure access to contraceptive among adolescent girls and young women
- Identify challenges, understand stakeholders and create relevant solutions
- Conduct in-reach and out-reach programs on information awareness campaigns
- Participate in Technical Advisory engagements on access to quality Sexual and Reproductive Health services for sexual minority groups
Peer Mentor/ OTZ Champion
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital
Nairobi
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Identified key sexual reproductive health issues affecting adolescents and young people.
- Conducted monthly psycho-social support activities for marginalized community members.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary discussions regarding young mothers at risk of treatment failure.
- Followed up with new clients upon enrollment in care and treatment programs.
- Facilitated treatment preparation and adherence counseling sessions for clients receiving care.
- Provided individual and group counseling to promote consistent medication adherence.
- Planned and conducted forums to increase awareness of HIV prevention and antiretroviral treatment.
- Ensured uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis among young individuals.
Education
Certificate Course - Community Mental Health
AMREF HEALTH AFRICA
Online06.2022
Diploma Course - Web Development, Graphics Design
NAIROBITS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Nairobi04.2020
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Grade C plain
AMBIRA BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
Ugenya District11.2017
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Mumias
ST. PETER BOYS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL MUMIAS
Mumias10.2013
Skills
- Intrapersonal and interpersonal skills
- Leadership and mentoring
- Integrity and dedication
- Dynamic and results-oriented
- Task management and adaptability
- Analytical skills
- Team collaboration
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/11/99
- Gender: MALE
- Nationality: KENYAN
- Marital Status: SINGLE
References
- Sr.Esther Erus, Sisters of Mercy, +254 729770932, erusest@yahoo.com
- Dr. Naini Wachira, Head Adolescent Health Unit, Directorate of Health Services Nairobi City County, +254 722283936, nainiwachira@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading educative and motivational scripts, books and articles.
- Networking and making new friends.
- Travelling.
Cell Phone
- +2540115646273
Special Trainings And Workshops
- RHRN II Capacity Strengthening Workshop: Media and Information Literacy, 05/17/23
- Annual KCM AYP Constituency Dialogue, 04/17/23
- County Stakeholder Consultations Workshop: ASRH Policy Development 2022, 04/25/22
- CSO Forum: National HIV Prevention Framework, 10/27/22
- Health Systems Strengthening Workshop: Global Integrity in partnership with the Centre for the Study of Adolescents and the African Health Innovation Centre
- RHNK Abstract Writing Training, 02/28/22
- Review Meeting with Persons with Disability, Youth Lead and Youth Focused Civil Society Organizations on Persons with Disability and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Program: Dream Achievers Youth Organization, 02/21/22
- Training on Social Accountability facilitated by International Youth Alliance for Family Planning, 12/13/21
- IEC Materials Development: National AIDS and STI Control Program, 12/09/21
Timeline
MindSKILLZ Coach
LVCT Health
04.2023 - Current
Peer educator
NairoBits Organization
06.2021 - 02.2023
Youth Advocate, Starehe Sub-County
Youth Advisory Council - Nairobi Metropolitan Service
01.2021 - 06.2023
Peer Supporter
Our Voices Initiative
01.2021 - 09.2022
Peer Mentor/ OTZ Champion
The Mater Misericordiae Hospital
03.2018 - 03.2021
Certificate Course - Community Mental Health
AMREF HEALTH AFRICA
Diploma Course - Web Development, Graphics Design
NAIROBITS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Grade C plain
AMBIRA BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Mumias
ST. PETER BOYS’ PRIMARY SCHOOL MUMIAS