Evans Mwangi

• Social Worker and Administrator with experience working in the medical, educational, public and financial services sectors.
• Skilled in case management, economic and social intervention, public relations, performance management, needs assessment, guidance and counselling.
• Ability to implement social work activities, promote and enhance the rights of individuals through efficient case management and psychosocial support.

Professional Experience

Chairperson, May 2021 – Present.

Elimika Youth Sacco Limited, Nairobi.

Reporting to the Cooperative Officer with the State Department for Cooperatives, I act as a link between the board and stakeholders, provide updates on governance matters and assist in setting up of AGM’s with Sacco members.

• Coordinating and chairing society meetings, disseminating information and fielding questions.
• Identifying and coordinating investment opportunities of the Sacco in order to grow revenue.
• Coordinating all administrative and financial activities of the Sacco.
• Overseeing all personnel appointments and duties of individuals at the Sacco.
• Facilitating decision making by building consensus and developing solutions.
• Compiling and analysing metrics for detailed reporting and informed planning.
• Directing and leading the society in setting goals and strategies.
• Ensuring that all member complaints are captured, recorded and resolved in the shortest possible time for satisfaction of Sacco activities.
• Maintaining and updating reports on Sacco performance for the benefit of members.
• Ensuring adherence and implementation of prescribed policies and regulations of the Sacco.

Achievements

• Was able to successfully coordinate the opening of the Sacco in 2020 and currently have seen enrolment grow to more than 110 members.
• Successfully guided the Sacco in money markets investments that has significantly increased the Sacco’s earnings.
• Have successfully spearheaded the support of 5 children’s homes which is part of the Sacco’s corporate social responsibility mandate.
• Under my guidance the Sacco has successfully guided 40 youthful members in finding gainful employment with government agencies like the K.D.F. and Kenya Police Service.

Grounds Maintenance Officer (Casual Worker), September 2020 – September 2022.

State House, Nairobi.

Reporting to the Supervisor, I am responsible for ensuring order and cleanliness of State House, offering office support when needed in order to guarantee proper order.

• Handling the planting and maintenance of flower beds and grass, mowing the lawn, cleaning, gardening, maintenance of gardening tools and watering of plants.
• Developing and maintaining courteous and effective working relationships.
• Coordinating and planning activities to achieve results according to schedule.
• Carrying out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Achievement

• Been given accolades for maintaining an outstanding attendance record and have developed effective working relationships with other State House personnel.

Social Worker (Intern), August 2019 – March 2020.

National Spinal Injury Hospital, Nairobi.

Reporting to the Head of Social Work Department, I assisted in all matters relating to the day-to-day welfare of clients, conducted needs assessments and case studies of patients in the hospital.

• Evaluated patients in need of economic and social intervention, individual counselling, group therapy, resettlement and follow ups.
• Assisted social workers with medical records reviews to facilitate improved performance and quality assurance.
• Guided and explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
• Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
• Assessed cognitive abilities, physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
• Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
• Established mutual relationships with the clientele, listened to their problems and enabled them to solve them.
• Learnt how to work with other people (team work), how to make good judgement, critical thinking, professionalism, communication skills and working under pressure.
• Completed home visits to verify client well-being in regards to health and stability of social and physical environment.

Achievement

• Successfully followed up with a couple of my clients/ patients finding them income earning opportunities and enrolling them in courses after discharge from the hospital.

Social Worker (Volunteer), February 2019 – May 2019.

Gertrude's Children Hospital, Nairobi.

Reporting to the Head of the Social Work Department, I worked with marginalised and excluded people to counsel and support them in enhancing their quality of life.

• Supported and volunteered at the hospital's CCC [Comprehensive Care Centre] sunshine clinic for a period of 3 months.
• Assisted in assessing clients in need of waiving off fees, counselling and follow up on adherence to antiretroviral drugs.
• Developed strong interpersonal communication skills to promote relationship building with people from across all walks of life.

Achievements

• Participated in the successful commemoration of road safety week- May 2019 in-collaboration with the United Nations and Makini School.
• Worked at Gertrude's outreach clinic at Githogoro gaining valuable experience in tolerance, empathy, confidentiality and working under pressure with the under privileged, underserved communities.

Other Relevant Experience

Photographer (Part-Time), Freelance, January 2019– Present.

Educational Background

Diploma in Social Work and Social Development, University of Nairobi, September 2018 – December 2020.

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.), Githumu High School, February 2014 – November 2017.

Other Relevant Training

Certificate in Human Resource Management, European Business University, Luxembourg (Online), October 2021 – March 2022.