Muhangi Derick
Social Work And Social Administration, Procurement And Supply Chain Management, Essentials In Project Management.
Summary
I am a Ugandan dedicated, self-motivated , Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
Languages
Work History
ADDICTION RECOVERY COACH/FACILITATOR
ARUKAH HOUSE UGANDA
Entebbe
08.2023 - Current
- Successfully creating a positive atmosphere and a safe space for an open discussion for clients recovering from drugs and alcohol addictions
- Delivering in coordination with team ongoing cognitive-behavioral group facilitation in the areas of substance abuse, life skills training and pro social cognitive behavioral change
- Providing program support to all participants in a way that reflects the dignity and worth of every individual as well as the common risks associated with the involved populations
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with all clients
- Provide associated case management duties for clients assigned to the group
- Develop individualized service plans based on assessment and input with the participants, follow up with progress notes on a regular basis in accordance with Arukah house standards
- Communicate clients and facility concerns to the programs director in a timely manner
- Attend all scheduled meetings, classes, sessions as required
- Performing other tasks as assigned by the programs director
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings focused on providing comprehensive assistance.
- Provided group, family and individual counseling to support recovery goals.
- Assessed individuals' needs and planned bespoke recovery programs to achieve personalized goals.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
PROCUREMENT CONSULTANT
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES
Kampala
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to develop business requirements and managed supplier relationships
- Developed a quicker system of approval of goods and services orders and effect their payment on time
- Analyze vendor/clients account payment reconciliation and prepare monthly report
- Investigate and resolve some issues on behalf of the management
- Responded to emails and phone calls submitted or incoming on daily on behalf of procurement
- Help desk
- Collaborated with records maintenance support, Finance, human resource to identify possible solutions to daily inquiries, support on quicker movement of documents and workloads
- Collect data on frequently asked questions from suppliers across the country to support communication from management and improve on responses about ongoing projects sent to procurement help desk
- Preparing plans, equipment, services, supplies, documents
- Managing inventories and records
- Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery, times, e-payment system
- Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers, collecting their relevant information
- Interviewing vendors either face to face or on phone about their services and products they will be offering
- Visiting supplier gardens, shops, supermarkets, distribution centers to ensure they meet government standards and others
- Attending trade shows, meetings on behalf of either the public relations officer, procurement manager to try obtain or collect information on new market opportunities and trends.
- Researched and evaluated new and current vendors to determine suitability of products and contract and pricing negotiations.
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected materials and missed and late deliveries.
- Built relationships with vendors to negotiate ideal terms for purchases.
- Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
- Provided accurate and up-to-date records of leading procurement procedures.
COMMUNITY LIAISONS OFFICER
FAMILY RESCUE INITIATIVES
Kampala
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Acting as contact point for the organization
- Facilitating meetings and cooperation among people and the organization
- Identifying problems in the community through communications and interactions with these people and taking the feedback to the management for action
- Collaborating and communicating with necessary constituents and the public
- Empowerment, empowering families and institutions with information and knowledge about gender based violence, child abuse and how families can counter vices
- Capacity building, building capacities in families, communities and institutions to promote sexual reproductive health
- Promoting gender equality and equity, building capacities of communities and families, institutions to create gender related awareness and sensitivity
- Developing solid, trusting relationships with staff, management team to facilitate program efficiency and productivity
- Utilizing team collaboration and motivational skills to peak results
- Demonstrating additional expertise in human resource, administrative support.
- Networked with local organizations, leaders, and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
- Provided assistance by researching local issues, participating in community meetings, outreaches, health camps, events and creating action plans to tackle obstacles.
- Communicated with community members to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures.
- Surveyed local program participants to ascertain problematic areas requiring improvement.
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Coordinated with different service providers to meet clients' individual needs.
- Approached issues proactively to best meet current and future community needs.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
- Tracked service activities and outcomes against outlined plans and goals.
Education
BACHELORS DEGREE - SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION
UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Uganda 08.2015 - 2018.07
UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCTION -
RUKUNGIRI CENTRAL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
RUKUNGIRI MUNICIPALITY 02.2013 - 2014.12
UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -
RUKUNGIRI CENTRAL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
RUKUNGIRI MUNICIPALITY 02.2009 - 2012.11
KASOROZA PRIMARY SCHOOL
RUKUNGIRI MUNICIPALITY 02.2002 - 2008.11
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
UGANDA MANAGEMENT INSITUITE
KAMPALA 05.2021 - 2022.11
Skills
Strategic managementundefined
Additional Information
Referees
Dr Sam Mugaasi, Executive Director, NAADS, +256 772340067, email: ed@naads.or.ug
Ms Jane Mwirumbi, Executive Director, FRI-U, +256 772495093, email: info@friuganda.org
Mr Ireeta Gershom, Programs Director, Arukah House Uganda, +256 789020614, email: ireetagershom@gmail.com
Ms Esereda Bakisula, Head of Procurement, NAADS, +256 772853927, email: ebakisula@naads.or.ug
I love engaging in community work, reading and browsing , writing,
I love engaging in community work, do research about new trends, read about new experiences and passionate about traveling while teaching myself to be a skilled writer
Certification
[Essentials in project management, Cornerstone demand Foundation-online[1 month
Timeline
ADDICTION RECOVERY COACH/FACILITATOR
ARUKAH HOUSE UGANDA
08.2023 - Current
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
UGANDA MANAGEMENT INSITUITE
05.2021 - 2022.11
PROCUREMENT CONSULTANT
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY SERVICES
12.2020 - 08.2022
COMMUNITY LIAISONS OFFICER
FAMILY RESCUE INITIATIVES
05.2017 - 08.2018
BACHELORS DEGREE - SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION
UGANDA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
08.2015 - 2018.07
UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCTION -
RUKUNGIRI CENTRAL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
02.2013 - 2014.12
UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -
RUKUNGIRI CENTRAL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
02.2009 - 2012.11
KASOROZA PRIMARY SCHOOL
02.2002 - 2008.11
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