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Abdulfatah  Khamis

Abdulfatah Khamis

Psychologist
Zanzibar

Summary

Abdulfatah Khamis is a seasoned psychologist with over six years of diverse experience spanning clinical practice, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations. Holding a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Iringa, he has provided comprehensive mental health support to over 700 clients and mentored more than 500 students in clinical and academic settings.
In his role at the Ministry of Health, Zanzibar, Abdulfatah has spearheaded initiatives that integrate mental health services into public healthcare systems and address stigmas associated with mental health. Notably, he established and led a center supporting over 35,000 survivors of abuse, providing psychosocial, medical, and social interventions.
A published researcher, Abdulfatah has contributed to understanding critical topics such as social anxiety and healthcare access. His academic achievements include securing the prestigious Turkish Government Scholarship and completing the YALI East Africa Leadership Program. Passionate about bridging the gap between clinical practice and research, he aspires to advance innovative, evidence-based solutions to tackle national and global mental health challenges.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Counseling Psychologist

Ministry Of Health, Zanzibar
02.2023 - Current
  • Offering long and short term counselling.
  • Assess and diagnose client’s problems and conditions.
  • Helping clients to solve or and cope with their problems through good diagnostic skills.
  • Treatment plan for different clients with their different emotional crises, such as stress, anxiety and behavioral disorders using a range of psychological concepts and psycho-therapeutic techniques.
  • Offering client's consultations and provide guidance on the best strategies and techniques to address their problems.
  • Monitor and evaluate the outcome of treatments.
  • Maintaining records, tracking the progress of service users and writing reports.

Psychology Tutor

Zanzibar School Of Health
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Prepare, facilitate and deliver competency based teaching in classroom and clinical areas using different teaching methods as per curriculum requirements
  • Prepare and submit course materials such as course outline (CBLA), assessment plan, handouts and assessment (Continuous Assessments and semester examinations) to the Head of the Department
  • Supervise students’ in fieldwork.
  • Evaluate and grade students’ class work, fieldwork, assignments, an papers.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and academic issues.
  • Advise students on academic and career issues.
  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Communicate student’s progress to course coordinators
  • Maintain required documentation of tutoring sessions
  • Participate in academic or administrative committees and school activities/events as required

Psychologist Intern

Kidongo Chekundu Psychiatric Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Conducting thorough patient reviews before discharge to ensure readiness for home or transfer to a recovery ward.
  • Performing comprehensive history-taking sessions for new patients attending the clinic before hospitalization.
  • Offering counseling services to patients, particularly those dealing with depression and other mental health challenges.
  • Compiling detailed reports on patients to aid doctors in their review and diagnostic processes.
  • Participating in patient rounds to assess and monitor their progress.
  • Conducting seminars and providing psychotherapy to both patients and their relatives.
  • Organizing outreach seminars in schools, villages, and local hospitals to raise awareness about mental health issues.

Psychologist Intern

Morogoro Referral Hospital,
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Offering counseling services and psychotherapy to discharged patients.
  • Providing psycho-education to clients struggling with substance abuse.
  • Conducting pre and post HIV counseling for out-patients.
  • Educating individuals about HIV/AIDS.
  • Administering counseling tests to patients seeking voluntary testing.
  • Providing counseling services to children and adolescents who have been assaulted or traumatized.
  • Documenting patient progress and assessment through report writing.

Counseling Psychologist

Zanzibar Counseling And Psychology Association
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Conducting assessments and evaluations to understand clients' psychological needs, strengths, and challenges.
  • Providing individual or group therapy to help clients develop coping strategies, improve interpersonal relationships, and address mental health concerns.
  • Collaborating with clients to establish treatment goals and develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Offering psychoeducation to clients and their families to increase awareness and understanding of mental health issues and effective coping strategies.
  • Conducting research to contribute to the advancement of psychological knowledge and evidence-based practices in counseling psychology.

Research Facilitator

Mnazi Mmoja Referral Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2018
  • Offering counseling services to mothers experiencing significant challenges during childbirth and navigating difficult circumstances in their postnatal period.
  • Serving as a facilitator by:

- Providing language translation during research.

- Assisting in the data collection process.

- Addressing multicultural barriers.

- Aiding in report writing.

- Conducting interviews with local participants.

  • Providing psycho-educational support to families of mothers who have encountered severe complications during delivery.
  • Conducting assessments of subjects and compiling reports on their social, psychological, spiritual, and biological well-being.

Education

Master Of Science - Counseling Psychology

University of Iringa
Iringa Tanzania
11.2023

Bachelor Of Science - Psychology And Counseling

Jordan University College
Morogoro Tanzania
11.2021

Ph.D. - Psychology

Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University
Mugla
10.2024 - Current

Skills

  • Psychological Assessment
  • Mental Health Treatment
  • Patient Screening
  • Records Management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • DSM-IV classification
  • Facilitating counseling sessions
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Psychosocial Analysis
  • Therapeutic counseling
  • Integrated healthcare models
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Referral Coordination
  • Psychological Testing
  • Case Management
  • Group Counseling
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Consultations

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Swa
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Advanced (C1)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Timeline

Ph.D. - Psychology

Mugla Sıtkı Kocman University
10.2024 - Current

Counseling Psychologist

Ministry Of Health, Zanzibar
02.2023 - Current

Psychology Tutor

Zanzibar School Of Health
08.2022 - 02.2023

Psychologist Intern

Kidongo Chekundu Psychiatric Hospital
09.2020 - 11.2020

Psychologist Intern

Morogoro Referral Hospital,
11.2019 - 02.2020

Counseling Psychologist

Zanzibar Counseling And Psychology Association
06.2019 - 08.2019

Research Facilitator

Mnazi Mmoja Referral Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2018

Master Of Science - Counseling Psychology

University of Iringa

Bachelor Of Science - Psychology And Counseling

Jordan University College
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