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GRACE WANGUI

GRACE WANGUI

PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELLOR,

Wellness / Beauty

Nairobi, Nairobi Area

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With a Diploma in Counseling Psychology and a certificate in HIV/AIDS Counseling and Management, I am eager to contribute my skills and passion to assist individuals in need.

My education and certification have equipped me with the knowledge and techniques required to counsel and support those facing HIV/AIDS-related challenges. I am proficient in individual counseling, adherence plan development, and providing emotional support. I am also well-versed in working with diverse populations, emphasizing inclusivity and cultural sensitivity.

Hiv/aids counselor
Counselor
Psychology counselor
Mental health counselor
Approximate rate: KSh 1,500 per hour

Experience

2021 June to Date:                APTC HEALTH CENTER

POSITION: SCREENER FOR HIV/AIDs AND TUBERCULOSIS 

2020 January to 2020 June: EMBAKASI HEALTHY CENTER 

POSITION: HTS VOLUNTEER 

DUTIES 

  • Counselling and testing of clients. 
  • Directing clients to CCC. 

2009 – 2011:                           MAJI MAZURI CENTER 

POSITION : HIV /AIDS COUNSELLOR AND MANAGER 

DUTIES 

  • Coordinating all aspects of the HIV CTR program. 
  • Direct supervision of several staff members, interns and volunteers. 
  • Conducting a client risk assessment. 
  • Make appropriate referral for both high-risk and negative clients HIV-Positive clients. 
  • Disclose HICV results (Both negative and positive) and conduct disclosure counselling per CDPH/OA protocols/training. 
  • If client tests HIV-positive, provide referral to medical care (for clients who do not have private medical insurance) and other referrals as appropriate. 
  • Follow site protocol to verify medical care visits or linkage to care for clients who test positive 

Education

2021 – 2022:                           BEAM INTERNATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE

                                                Diploma in Counselling Psychology

2008 – 2009:                           EAST AFRICA INSTITUTE OF CERTIFICATE STUDIES 

                                    Certificate in HIV/AIDS Management & Counseling. 

16th JANUARY 2009:           KENYA YOUTH AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE 

                        Certificate in Child Abuse and Production. 

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