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 - 07.2018
UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCTION -
RUKUNGIRI CENTRAL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
RUKUNGIRI MUNICIPALITY 02.2013 - 12.2014
UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -
RUKUNGIRI CENTRAL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
RUKUNGIRI MUNICIPALITY 02.2009 - 11.2012
KASOROZA PRIMARY SCHOOL
RUKUNGIRI MUNICIPALITY 02.2002 - 11.2008
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA - PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
UGANDA MANAGEMENT INSITUITE
KAMPALA 05.2021 - 11.2022
Skills
Strategic managementProject managementOrganizational skillsInventoryGeneral office/administrative supportPatienceProcurement skillsCommunication, collaborative and problem skillsRelationship managementPublic relationsSupply chain
Client education
Goal Setting
Counseling experience
Condition reports
Individual counseling
Providing community referrals
Family therapy
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 - 11.2022
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 - 07.2018
UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OF EDUCTION -
RUKUNGIRI CENTRAL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
02.2013 - 12.2014
UGANDA CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION -
RUKUNGIRI CENTRAL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
02.2009 - 11.2012
KASOROZA PRIMARY SCHOOL
02.2002 - 11.2008