JESCA KAKA
KISUMU - KENYA
Summary
Dynamic social worker with extensive experience at USAID AMPATH Uzima-Kenya, excelling in client assessments and financial analysis. Proven track record in case management and community outreach, successfully linking clients to vital resources. Skilled in HIV testing and counseling, fostering strong relationships to enhance client outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
USAID AMPATH Uzima-Kenya
12.2020 - Current
- Conduct client assessments to determine their financial needs and strengths
- Offer quality HIV testing services as per the National Testing Algorithm
- Facilitate linkages to OVC and their partners
- Conduct home visits to care givers and OVC to assess and review their situation and the implementation of case plans and document in client’s files
- Ensure site level activity requests are done and returns submitted in time
- Provide basic counselling to clients through individual and group sessions
- Conduct financial assessments and screenings for eligibility for various assistance programs
- Compile and submit daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports
- Assess and document all referrals, make follow up and report on referral outcomes
HIV Testing Services (HTS) Provider
LVCT Health
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Provide quality pre and post- test counselling to clients
- Refer, link and make follow up appropriately
- In charge of commodity management as entrusted using the lab National tool for commodity receipts and issuing
- Mobilize clients during outreaches and participate in community testing
- Participate in Proficiency testing and counseling supervision
- Submit data on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
- Provide appropriate referrals and linkage through patient escort where possible and tracking of referred clients
Education
Daystar University
Kenya, Bachelor of Arts - Community Development
Daystar University
Kenya- NairobiAmani Training Center
Certificate - HIV Testing Services
Amani Training Center
Skills
- Client assessment
- Data reporting
- Financial analysis
- Case management
- Counseling techniques
- Referral tracking
- Community outreach
- HIV testing
- Community resources
Certification
- Bachelor of Arts in Community Development
- NASCOP (National AIDs and STI control program) certificate in HIV testing and services
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Ministry of Health Kapsara Subcounty hospital
- Light of hope children's home- Naivasha
- Executive Director The CRADLE children's foundation
- IVCThealth-Western
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Worker
USAID AMPATH Uzima-Kenya
12.2020 - Current
HIV Testing Services (HTS) Provider
LVCT Health
02.2017 - 05.2018
Daystar University
Bachelor of Arts - Community Development
Daystar University
Amani Training Center
Certificate - HIV Testing Services
Amani Training Center
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