Patrick Changa
Norwich
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental health Nurse
Priory Hospital
Norwich, UK
01.2021 - Current
- Led a 10-bed ward, making decisions in the absence of the ward manager
- Coordinated daily operations and provided support to healthcare assistants and student nurses
- Ensured a safe environment for patients and staff
- Worked closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers to advocate for patients' best interests
- Collaborated with patients and professionals to design care plans centered around patient well-being
- Conducted daily mental health assessments, evaluating risks and taking appropriate actions
- Ensured safety for patients experiencing acute psychosis and those around them
Founder and Director
Progress for all
Norwich, UK
08.2017 - Current
- Develop and deliver the business plan and business strategy to ensure the sustainability, growth and success of the organisation
- Monitor, coordinate and facilitate implementation of all project activities
- Liaise and act as focal point with relevant interlocutors to ensure efficient project implementation and cooperation
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Restless Development
Jinja, Uganda
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Conducted baseline assessment data analysis for a youth livelihood project
- Provided data collection training to Peer Educators and Grass Root Volunteers
- Evaluated the training effectiveness for Peer Educators and Grass Root Volunteers
- Utilized statistical analysis to assess the impact of the livelihood project
Intern Team Leader
Restless Development
Jinja, Uganda
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Wrote event proposals and reports
- Ensured the welfare and safety of volunteers
- Managed budgeting and planning for community events
- Cultivated positive relationships with stakeholders
- Supported volunteers in planning and conducting sessions on sexual reproduction and health (including HIV, family planning, hygiene, and sanitation), civic education, and livelihoods in communities and schools
Research assistant
University of Sussex
Norwich, UK
11.2013 - 09.2015
- Participated at the roundtable discussion on the refugee resettlement at the UK parliament with MPs (July 2018)
- Guest speaker at the result dissemination conference at University of Sussex
- Guest speaker at the co-produce research with refugee communities Conference at the University of Birmingham
- Conducted one to one interview with Congolese and Iraqi refugees
- Facilitated focus group discussions
Volunteer Case Worker
British Red Cross
Norwich, UK
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Facilitated communication between refugees/asylum seekers and the Home Office and other service providers
- Provided referrals to social service providers
- Supported community integration for refugees and asylum seekers
Timeline
Mental health Nurse
Priory Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Founder and Director
Progress for all
08.2017 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Restless Development
10.2015 - 09.2016
Intern Team Leader
Restless Development
06.2014 - 09.2014
Research assistant
University of Sussex
11.2013 - 09.2015
Volunteer Case Worker
British Red Cross
09.2011 - 08.2013