To grow into the best version of myself professionally The kind of opportunities I seek are those that expose me to activities that will develop my skills further and increase my technical know how
NYAKAHARA DORITAH
SOCIAL WORKER
Kabale District
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple tasks with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goal without any hardship. Someone with a clear dedication, hardworking, self-motivated and who believes in honesty, transparency, proper accountability and organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Social Worker
Charity Action Development Association
Bugongi Kabale Municipality
09.2020 - Current
- Advocating for the rights of disadvantaged groups that is children, people living with disabilities, women, and people living with HIV/AIDS among others.
- Support clients with physical and mental health issues, helping them resolve crises, reduce distress feelings and improve their sense of wellbeing
- Plan and put into care packages for those in need to promote their social inclusion and participation in society
- Engage with clients in making decisions on difficult circumstances, understand and work within a legal framework to protect children and vulnerable adults
- Documentation of all handled cases for referral networks and record keeping purposes
- Handling any other office duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.5.
Para Social Worker
TPO Uganda
Katuna Town Council
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided legal advice regarding children rights and their parents roles in their upbringing.
- Advocated for the rights of the disadvantaged groups i.e women, people living with Hiv/Aids elderly and children.
- Offered psychological support to targeted families and groups.
- Handled child Protection issues and referral networks.
Field Officer
Microjustice4all
Katuna Border
06.2014 - 10.2017
• Provided legal advice to cross boarder traders, transporters and the general boarder population on the socio- economic issues.
• Maintained the agency's partnerships at the border and carried out the implementation of awareness raising campaigns.
• Documented all cases handled for the agency's record keeping purposes as well as referral networking purposes.
• Undertook survey activities and provided legal education to the targeted population.
Education
Bachelors - Development Studies
Uganda Christian University
Kabale District 09.2010 - 09.2013
Uganda Advanced Certificate Of Education - UACE
Standard College Ntungamo
Ntungamo District 03.2008 - 12.2009
Uganda Certificate of Education - UCE
Masheruka Girls Secondary School
Sheema District 02.2004 - 12.2007
Primary Leaving Examination - Primary Level
Ntungamo Primary School
Ntungamo District 02.1997 - 11.2003
Skills
Ethics and Integrityundefined
Accomplishments
- Demonstrated outstanding case management and dedication to clients as evidenced by repeated promotions throughout tenure.
- Managed a caseload of between 20 and 35 individuals and families.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved computer literacy by handling Microsoft word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and internet usage for Documentation, debate/presentation purposes.
- Documented and resolved domestic violence and child abuse related cases which helped me to develop psychological, guidance and counseling skills and child development skills as a social worker.
- Collaborated with team of 10 colleagues in the development of Cross-boarder surveys.
- Achieved interpersonal and organisation skills by completing the survey activities and team oriented tasks with accuracy and efficiency
- Actively supported clients with physical and mental health issues through effectively helping with referral networks and by developing care packages for those in need of social inclusion and participation in society.
Certification
Computer Education, Maltech Computer services and Secretarial Bureau six months
Interests
To actively engage or participate in day to day affairs that affect our society that include;- social, political and economic issues among others
To be a dedicated ethical and morally strong worker that understands and respects different persons, values, ages, genders and backgrounds
To ensure delivery of services that aim at empowering communities to reduce social socio-economic strive and contribute to a sustainable development of some families, individuals and groups
To seek and maintain a full time position that offer professional challenges utilizing my interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem solving skills
Additional Information
My hobbies include attending dialogues, reading novels and newspaper, attending fellowships, community engagements, understanding surveys and taking adventures or touring new places,
Software
Microsoft word
Microsoft Excel
Access and PowerPoint
Internet
REFEREES
1. Mr. SUNDAY HILLARY
Senior Community Development Officer
Kabale District Local Government
Ryakarimira Town Council.
Tel. 0788616304.
2. Mr. BIRUNGI ROGERS
Project Supervisor
Microjustice Uganda
Tel. 0783100211
Email: rubonamahano@gmail.com
3. Mrs. BRIDGET MUSIMENTA
Community Development Officer
Rubanda District Local Government
Hamuhambo Town Council
Tel. 0779921636
Email: bridgetbb343@gmail.com.
Permanent address
Nyakishenyi sub-county, Rubabo county, Rukungiri District.
Timeline
Social Worker
Charity Action Development Association
09.2020 - Current
Para Social Worker
TPO Uganda
08.2018 - 04.2020
Child Protection Course, TPO Uganda, Two weeks
07-2018
Field Officer
Microjustice4all
06.2014 - 10.2017
Computer Education, Maltech Computer services and Secretarial Bureau six months
06-2014
HIV/AIDs guidance, counseling and Management, Access International Corporate Trainers, Three months
03-2013
Certificate of Attendance in Entrepreneurship Development Course, Makerere University Business School,One week
05-2012
Bachelors - Development Studies
Uganda Christian University
09.2010 - 09.2013
Uganda Advanced Certificate Of Education - UACE
Standard College Ntungamo
03.2008 - 12.2009
Uganda Certificate of Education - UCE
Masheruka Girls Secondary School
02.2004 - 12.2007
Primary Leaving Examination - Primary Level
Ntungamo Primary School
02.1997 - 11.2003
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