Nancy G.

Experience

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  Beacon of Hope

  Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

  Project officer
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  Mater Hospital

  Dec 2012 - Jan 2017

  Adolescent/youth Program Officer

  -I coordinated the integration of Adolescent / youth friendly services at the hospital.-I championed adolescent living with HIV reproductive health and mental health programs within the hospital.- I was engaged in technical development and review of caregivers/teachers manual at the National level.-I pioneered and coordinated national psychosocial platform for adolescent living with HIV.-I participated during national adolescent living with HIV scientific conferences through abstract writing -I enhanced Partnership building at the National and county level. Show less

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  Kenya Red Cross

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2020

  Mental Health and Psychosocial Support

  Experienced mental health and psychosocial support specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Technical expertise in Mental Health and Psychosocial support, Protection Gender and inclusion in a humanitarian setting and developmental. I excel in programming , advocacy, policy development/ direct implementation, partnership building in collaboration with national and county government, MHPSS/GBV/protection key actors . I am passionate and skilled in Resource Mobilization, Psychotherapy, leadership, Training, Creativity, team Building, Public Speaking, Networking, and project management. Show less

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  Top Wellness Africa Ltd

  Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  Chief Executive Officer
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  HealthRight Kenya

  Feb 2022 - Oct 2023

  Mental Health Manager
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  HealthRight International

  Oct 2023 - Aug 2024

  Global Program Associate Mental Health and Psychosocial Support- MHPSS

  Business Development: Participate in the development of a strategic plan to secure funding and resources for Global MHPSS program, development and execution of fundraising strategies including writing grants.Advocacy efforts, building networks and develops relationships with diverse resources, conduct market research and assess impact of efforts.Mentorship and SupervisionProvide a supportive environment, guidance, mentorship and feedback to team and staff members to enhance their MPHSS knowledge, training skills and professional development. Empowering staff to become competent and confident healthcare practitioners while adhering to best practices and ethical standards.Lead in Staff wellness Initiatives: Engage professional MHPSS experts across countries where HRI operates to offer psychological support, debrief sessions for volunteers and staff.TechnicalProvide technical support in Mental health integration for projects under Health Right International to improve quality interventions and standards by MOH and the WHO.Leading in mental health design, implementation, and evaluation through evidence-based interventions, sector priorities, and innovative approaches.Assess, document, and advise on mental health quality improvement, social behavior change approaches, high impact interventions, and appropriate interventions.Develop strategies to mental health work globally, nationally, and locally through participation in forums and platforms for Mental Health.TrainingGap identification in MHPSS programming globally, provide technical training and supports partner organizations in implementing MHPSS programming in an emergency environment.Identify training needs among staff and partners and facilitates capacity-building initiatives, prepare training curricula, modules to address the different needs of country offices or partner organizations. Show less

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  Top Wellness Africa

  Aug 2024 - now

  Licensed Lead Clinical Psychologist