ELIZABETH JULIUS MWASHA
DAR ES SALAAM,TANZANIA
Summary
Compassionate Social Welfare Officer with knack for connecting with diverse communities and improving client outcomes. Delivered tailored support plans, leading to significant improvements in service user well-being and satisfaction. Excel at crisis intervention, building trust, and fostering positive relationships to support vulnerable individuals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Social welfare officer
Ministry of Health
Mtwara, Mtwara mikindani
07.2022 - Current
- Liaised closely with other agencies to secure necessary support for clients.
- Strengthened community relations by organising regular meetings and workshops.
- Provided tailored support for individuals facing complex socio-economic challenges, resulting in improved wellbeing.
- Advocated effectively for clients in dealings with governmental departments and community organisations, achieving positive outcomes.
- Conducted home visits regularly for close monitoring of client progress.
- Delivered educational programmes on social issues, raising public awareness.
Health social worker (Intern)
Muhimbili National Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022
- To assist and conduct interviews and give advice to patients (inpatients and outpatients
- Conflict resolution
- To design and formulate strategies for improvement of quality in service delivery
- To highlight social factors relevant to origin of disease
- Repatriating all abandon patients
- Conducted community outreach programmes, facilitating access to essential support services for vulnerable individuals.
- Maintained up-to-date case records for accurate documentation of progress or concerns.
- Coordinated with multi-disciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Assessed client needs for appropriate referral to specialist services.
- Advised families on available resources and services, enabling informed decision-making regarding care options.
Health social worker (Field work Trainee)
Muhimbili National Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
- To assist and conduct interviews and give advice to patients (inpatients and outpatients)
- To pay home visits to patients with a view of establishing factors relevant to treatment.
- Instruct patients' families during treatment
- To provide counseling
- To provide education
- Conflict resolutions
- Provide exemption
Social Welfare Officer (Field Work Trainee)
Kinondoni Municipal
09.2017 - 11.2017
- Assist in providing counseling to clients
- Help in ensuring child maintenance are provided
- Assist in providing advice and support for addictions (alcoholism and drug dependence)
- Assist in conflict resolution
- Assist in Carrying out AIDS Awareness Programs
- Delivered educational programmes on social issues, raising public awareness.
Social Welfare Officer (Field Work Trainee)
Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI)
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Implementing exemption policy
- Repatriation to all abandon patients
- Acts as a link between public and private organizations so as to assist the vulnerable groups in getting walking appliances example; wheelchairs or replacement of limbs for those in need.
- Providing counseling
- Providing education
Education
Bachelor Degree of Social Work - Social work
Institute of Social Work
Dar Es Salaam 01.2018 - 01.2021
Diploma - Social Work
Institute of Social Work
Dar Es Salaam 01.2016 - 01.2018
Certificate - Social work
Institute of Social Work
Dar Es Salaam 01.2015 - 01.2016
Certificate - Secondary Education Examination (CSEE)
Pius Secondary School
Dar Es Salaam 01.2011 - 01.2014
Certificate - Primary Education Examination
Diamond Primary School
Dar Es Salaam 01.2002 - 01.2008
Skills
- Microsoft word
- Microsoft excel
- Microsoft power-point
- Counselling proficiency
- Child protection laws knowledge
- Community outreach experience
- Stress management strategies
- Communication efficacy
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Native
Hobbies and Interest
- Engaging in social works
- Swimming
- Watching Movies
- Listening to Music
Timeline
Social welfare officer
Ministry of Health
07.2022 - Current
Health social worker (Intern)
Muhimbili National Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022
Health social worker (Field work Trainee)
Muhimbili National Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
Bachelor Degree of Social Work - Social work
Institute of Social Work
01.2018 - 01.2021
Social Welfare Officer (Field Work Trainee)
Kinondoni Municipal
09.2017 - 11.2017
Social Welfare Officer (Field Work Trainee)
Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI)
09.2016 - 11.2016
Diploma - Social Work
Institute of Social Work
01.2016 - 01.2018
Certificate - Social work
Institute of Social Work
01.2015 - 01.2016
Certificate - Secondary Education Examination (CSEE)
Pius Secondary School
01.2011 - 01.2014
Certificate - Primary Education Examination
Diamond Primary School
01.2002 - 01.2008
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