DAN ODHIAMBO OKEYO
Houston
Summary
I am an accomplished self-motivated Program Manager with over 15 Years of experience on programming; behavioural intervention methods, Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and child protection programs. I have managed teams and communities to deliver multi-million donor funded grants and to achieve the intended purpose and goal of the project. I am goal oriented and maintain high level of integrity, approachable, easy to work with but very firm. Advanced knowledge in Computer packages and systems which includes Microsoft Word and Excel.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator
ChildFund Kenya
07.2010
- Promote best practices for the behavioral health treatment of both children and adolescents
- Promote mechanisms that support clients; Children and adolescent to improve their quality of life through therapy and counseling interventions
- Identify and assess children with Neurological challenges and place them in support centers for care and physiotherapy services
- Comply with all the organization child safety regulations to ensure that all children administered in the facility are safe and protected
- Planning for monthly meetings with the Department of children services officials and caregivers to report on the children and adolescent progress at the center
- Reporting on the monthly progress of our clients and updating our support data base
- Reward children and youths in school to promote positive behavior and to encourage a healthy and safe environment for youth and children
- Carry out frequent project visits to monitor and evaluate the activities to ensure timely and quality implementation according to the Organization
- Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor policies and procedures.
Project Officer
Catholic Relief Services (USAID/PEPFAR funded 4 Children program)
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Observe, assess and report, individuals with emotional or behavioral problems and disorders such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and autism
- Facilitate trainings on Mental health psychosocial support (MHPSS) to peer educators, Community caregivers and parents to support children and youths with behavioral and cognitive challenges
- Team Management; Staff supervision, mentorship and performance management
- Training of staff, beneficiaries and key partners on Behavioral intervention methods and support
- Identification of children and Adolescents living with Behavioral and Cognitive challenges, through Behavioral specific services, social services and community identification, to enable the affected youths and children access positive behavior intervention and support
- Reporting; ensure that project activities are implemented and reported on weekly, monthly, Quarterly and annually in a timely manner
- Service providers mapping and documentation of all Behavioral and Cognitive service providers, in collaboration with relevant Government departments and other key relevant partners
- Training staff, caregivers and partners (Youth and Children) on Neurotic Care, child protection and responsive and protective parenting skills
- Develop and implement treatment plans, maintain progress reports, and provide psychosocial support and counseling to former child convicts, victims of sex trafficking, physical mental and emotional abuse
- Peer, family and community re-integration, intervention to children and adolescent youths of juvenile delinquent background.
Youth Officer
ChildFund Kenya
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Coordinating and planning life skills training for peer groups among youths and children
- Training peer educators on peer-to-peer counseling to enable them reach out to and support adolescent youths encountering drug abuse/addiction
- Enhancing the formation of formal youth groups, Youth Empowerment Centers (YEC) and capacity building the youths to promote Behavior Change interventions
- Organizing recreational events for youths and campaigning on positive living amongst youths
- Identifying, need based trainings, targeting caregivers and parents (PSS, Behavior change, peer counseling, Sex education and parenting skills)
- Conducting follow up to assess the conditions of our clients and patients
- Picking and dropping clients for their physiotherapy and psychotherapy sessions/appointment
- Writing projects’ concept papers proposals and technical reports.
Project Officer
ChildFund Kenya (APAC Program - Grant)
04.2006 - 06.2009
- Observing and assessing patients' behavior
- Developing and implementing treatment plans to address behavioral issues
- Supporting patients throughout the treatment process
- Communicating with patients' teachers, caregivers, and families to implement treatment plans
- Monitoring and recording treatment progress
- Conducting assessments to determine patients' improvements
- Maintaining patient records and treatment reports
- Collaborating with other healthcare specialists and support organizations.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Development and Management -
Maseno University
01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Degree in Sociology -
Maseno University
01.2005
Skills
- Community engagement and parenting skills
- Guidance and counselling
- Trainer of Trainers in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)
- Training peer educators on peer-to-peer counselling
- Behaviour change
- Case Management and child Protection educator and team building
Professional Background
I am an accomplished self-motivated Program Manager with over 15 Years of experience on programming; behavioural intervention methods, Mental Health Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and child protection programs. I have managed teams and communities to deliver multi-million donor funded grants and to achieve the intended purpose and goal of the project. I am goal oriented and maintain high level of integrity, approachable, easy to work with but very firm. Advanced knowledge in Computer packages and systems which includes Microsoft Word and Excel.
References
MS. Maureen Kapiyo, Programs Manager; OVC Programming Specialist, Concern Worldwide, (+254) 720-244000, Maureen.kapiyo@concern.net Ms. Maureen Obuya, Technical Advisor - Family Promotion and care Transition, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), (+254) 723-934709, Maureen.obuya@crs.org Dr. Samuel Odondi, Senior Consultant, Child protection policy Specialist, (+254) 702-124074, odondisam@yahoo.com Mr. Job Osewe, Senior Project Officer; Child Protection Advisor, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), (+254) 782234941, job.osewe@crs.org
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Travelling
- Touring and visiting new places
- Volunteering
Timeline
Project Officer
Catholic Relief Services (USAID/PEPFAR funded 4 Children program)
01.2018 - 12.2022
Program Coordinator
ChildFund Kenya
07.2010
Youth Officer
ChildFund Kenya
06.2009 - 06.2010
Project Officer
ChildFund Kenya (APAC Program - Grant)
04.2006 - 06.2009
Master of Arts - Social Development and Management -
Maseno University
Bachelor of Arts - Degree in Sociology -
Maseno University
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