Akugizibwe Julius
Community Psychologist
Kampala,Uganda
Summary
Dedicated community Healthworker and public health advocate with extensive experience in disease prevention, Health education, and community engagement. Proficient in designing culturally appropriate health interventions, conducting community awareness campaigns and implementing preventive health startegies. Skilled at fostering trust and collaboration with diverse populations in rural and low Resource setting.passionate about promoting hygiene, sanitation, vaccination and healthy lifestyles to improve public health outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching and leadership fellow
Teach for Uganda
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted health awareness campaigns and home visits on sanitation, hygiene, mental health and reproductive health in 10 schools and communities
- Designed and distributed culturally appropriate health education materials to adolescents, promoting disease prevention practices
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for students and community members focusing on climate change, mental wellbeing and health living
- Collaborated with stakeholders including NGOs to implement health promotion initiatives
- Provided counseling and support to adolescents, linking vulnerable individuals to healthcare services
Census Enumerator
Uganda Bureau of Statistics
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Engaged with the community to collect and verify data, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
- Built rapport with participants, addressing challenges in data collection with professionalism
Marketing Manager
New World Stationery and Photo Studio
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Re-strategized company marketing approaches, significantly boosting brand recognition and sales
- Implemented marketing strategies that increased customer engagement and boosted sales
Community mobilizer and psycho social support volunteer
Global Health and HIV/AIDS Initiative Uganda
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted community outreach activities, increasing awareness about mental health, hygiene and sanitation
- Provided psychosocial support to individuals particularly women and girls addressing mental health challenges
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Community Psychology
Makerere University Kampala (MUK)
Kampala 01.2016 - 04.2020
Certificate - Public Policy, Education, and Research
Future Africa
01.2023 - 04.2024
Skills
Community Mobilization
Summaryprofile
Dedicated community Healthworker and public health advocate with extensive experience in disease prevention, Health education, and community engagement. Proficient in designing culturally appropriate health interventions, conducting community awareness campaigns and implementing preventive health strategies. Skilled at fostering trust and collaboration with diverse populations in rural and low resource settings. Passionate about promoting hygiene, sanitation, vaccination and healthy lifestyles to improve public health outcomes.
Leadershipandskills
Community Mobilization, Project Planning and Management, Financial Literacy Education, HIV/AIDS Counseling, Microsoft Office Suite, Data Analysis, Strong Interpersonal and Intercultural Skills, Teamwork and Collaboration, Empathy and Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Capacity Building
Projectsimplemented
- Dignity for Her, Led a menstrual health awareness project, enhancing access to sanitary products and also ending menstrual stigma among girls.
- WASH, Directed a water and sanitation improvement project in rural areas.
- Financial Education for School Children, Developed a program that imparted essential financial skills to children.
- Climate Change Awareness and Action, Designed and implemented a climate change awareness program that included research, community outreach and engagement.
Shortcoursesandcertificates
- Certificate in Project Planning and Management
- Certificate in HIV/AIDS Counseling
- Certificate in Holistic Counseling
- Certificate in Developmental Counseling
- Certificate in Leadership and Classroom Pedagogy
- Certificate in Leadership, Civic Participation, Project Planning and Management
- Certificate in Effective Counseling
- Certificate in Research and Youth Empowerment
Timeline
Census Enumerator
Uganda Bureau of Statistics
04.2024 - 06.2024
Certificate - Public Policy, Education, and Research
Future Africa
01.2023 - 04.2024
Teaching and leadership fellow
Teach for Uganda
09.2022 - Current
Marketing Manager
New World Stationery and Photo Studio
01.2021 - 01.2022
Community mobilizer and psycho social support volunteer
Global Health and HIV/AIDS Initiative Uganda
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor’s degree - Community Psychology
Makerere University Kampala (MUK)
01.2016 - 04.2020
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