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HUSNA MWINCHANDE

Kigoma

Summary

I am a highly motivated and detail-oriented Nurse Officer, Protection Officer, and Palliative Care Specialist with a strong passion for clinical research, maternal health, and public health interventions. Extensive experience in data collection, patient recruitment, and qualitative & quantitative research methodologies, with a keen interest in advancing evidence-based healthcare practices. Adept at working in clinical settings, emergency response, and protection programs, ensuring high-quality patient care and ethical research compliance. I am skilled in program coordination, stakeholder collaboration, and health education, with a commitment to strengthening healthcare systems and supporting vulnerable populations. I am eager to apply my research skills and clinical expertise to contribute to groundbreaking studies in maternal and child health while gaining valuable experience in research methodologies and project implementation. Fluent in English and Swahili, with strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Integrated Protection Acting Team Leader

Danish Refugees Council
  • Manage and implement appropriate rehabilitation activities focusing on improving the mobility of people living with disabilities
  • Implement the project in accordance with the budget and project plans
  • Develop a case management referrals system targeting existing and new People with Specific Needs and People with Disabilities to ensure quality service delivery, identification and tracking of new entrants to the camp
  • Establish community mobilization modalities using both community workers as well as People with Specific Needs and People with Disabilities to increase their access to services
  • Coordinate and monitor distribution of assistive devices and Non-Food Items involvement of all stakeholders to ensure the needs of the targeted population are met
  • Ensure timely reporting of project activities in alignment with timeliness and donor requirements
  • Ensure collaboration of project plans and activities with those Non-Government Organization in the camp and promote intergenerational linkage with other organizations
  • Train and share technical knowledge with staff, People with specific Needs Committees to promote peer support and build capacity in handling various types of disabilities
  • Lead awareness raising activities for commemoration of different international days for People with Specific needs such as International Albinism Day, World refugee day, elder abuse awareness day etc, and ensure People with Specific Needs such are mainstreamed throughout the commemoration event
  • Lead the establishment and identification of community structure within the camp as a gateway to coaching and mentoring on Community Based Rehabilitation and Social protection
  • Supervise the sign language pre-schools and ensure that People with Specific Needs and People with Disabilities with hearing and visual impairment are supported through the sign language and braille dots mainstreaming during activities in the camp
  • Continuously monitor project implementation based on budget and workplan to identify project strengths, gaps and lessons learnt to inform project improvements
  • Develop tools to facilitate collection of evidence and feedback on Community Based Rehabilitation and social protection interventions, support documentation of findings and dissemination to various stakeholders
  • Identify modalities of building awareness among community members, humanitarian actors and government authorities on inclusion of People with Specific Needs and People with Disabilities
  • Lead and facilitate distribution of cash-based support and in-kind support motivation to targeted People with Specific Needs and ensure that all People with Specific Needs concerns related to distribution are worked upon timely manner
  • Organize and support recreational activities and sports to People with Specific needs for their improved psycho-Social support and wellbeing as well as promoting their talents
  • Support and facilitate community-based advocacy initiatives for People with specific needs and People with Disabilities by organizing them to form groups that aim at integrating their needs with those of other groups within the camp
  • Support and facilitate community - Based advocacy initiatives for People with Specific Needs and People with Disabilities by organizing them to form groups that aim at integrating their needs with those of other groups within the camp
  • Identify and spearhead networking and collaborating activities with Community Based Rehabilitations and protection actors

Protection Officer- Palliative Care Nurse

Danish Refugees Council
01.2024 - Current
  • Provision of basic clinical expertise in Community-Based Rehabilitation services to persons with specific needs (PSNs) with serious medical conditions and homebound/bedridden PSNs
  • The conduction of home-based care services and palliative care includes potential basic medical interventions and psychological support
  • Conduct thorough assessments of Persons with Specific Needs's patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in home-based care services
  • Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to address patients with specific needs and their unique requirements
  • Educate Persons with Specific Needs, patients' families, and their families on medication management and potential side effects
  • Establish and implement basic clinical integrated intervention records policies
  • Conduction of education, training, and development to Community-Based Rehabilitation incentive staff involved in Palliative Care services, Persons with Specific Needs, patients, and their families
  • Coordinate with community structures, service partners, and other agencies to enhance the overall support system for people with specific needs in the camp at their home-based settings
  • Liaise and develop effective relationships with external health care professionals and other agencies, ensuring People with Specific Needs receive care and support in the camp
  • Coordinate quality assurance and performance improvement activities for Palliative Care Programs for People with Specific Needs
  • Participating in Data monitoring, Evaluation and reporting
  • Contribute to inpatient care, research, teaching, and provides leadership in an organization
  • Provision of clinical care to Gender Based Violence Survivors
  • Primary point of contact for People with Specific Needs, survivors of Gender-Based Violence, providing emotional support and referrals to necessary services
  • Conduct training sessions for staff, community structures, People with Specific Needs, caregivers and their families on recognizing and responding to Gender Based Violence incidents, enhancing the organization's capacity to support vulnerable populations
  • Collaborate with local organizations and stakeholders to develop community awareness programs and resources for Gender Based Violence prevention
  • Conduct interviews and assessments for incentives to ensure the recruitment of capable and motivated team members
  • Provide mentorship and training to incentive workers, enhancing their capacity to deliver services
  • Conduct Nutritional assessments and interventions for individuals with specific needs, ensuring access to adequate nutrition
  • Develop nutrition education materials tailored for persons with specific needs, promoting healthy eating practices and nutritional awareness
  • Worked closely with Food agencies within the camp to ensure People with Specific Needs receive essential food support
  • Monitoring and Supervision of food distribution processes
  • Logistic planning and distribution including transportation, scheduling and coordination of Food Agencies

Intern Nurse Officer

Bugando Medical Center
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Provided care to patients with medical, surgical, orthopedic conditions, and in emergency and intensive care settings
  • Provided antenatal, prenatal, postnatal, and family planning services
  • Provided newborn and childcare, inclusive of immunization and child screening
  • Educated Families and caregivers on vaccine preventable diseases, immunization schedules and adverse monitoring
  • Administered vaccine, cold chain management, and immunization data recording
  • Assisted in managing vaccine logistics, storage and distribution
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to monitor and evaluate immunization activities
  • Utilized the nursing care process to manage clients/patients with physical, social, and mental health needs
  • Promoted, counseled, and educated health behavior with a view to self-care, treatment options, healing, and rehabilitation of individuals, families, and communities
  • Facilitated and demonstrated therapeutic communication between the patient, relatives, and staff
  • Accurate documentation and record-keeping
  • Observed prevention and control protocols throughout clinical practice
  • Developed appropriate health information messages for clients in different settings
  • Applied leadership and management skills to promote a productive practice environment
  • Demonstrated competencies in clinical teaching and facilitation of learning to nursing students
  • Participated in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

KILIMANJARO CHRISTIAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY COLLAGE
10.2015

Skills

  • Clinical Nursing Expertise
  • Human Rights Advocacy
  • Immunization services and vaccine administration
  • Cold Chain management and data tracking
  • Nursing Palliative Care and Home-Based Care
  • Patient Assessment and Diagnosis
  • HIV/AIDS education, counseling and care
  • Maternal and Child health support
  • Infection and Prevention control
  • Emergency Response and First Aid
  • Referral Management and Coordination
  • Adolescent and Sexual Reproductive Health
  • Health Education and Promotion
  • Protection Assistance and Case Management
  • Gender-Based Violence Response and Management
  • Crisis Intervention and Disaster Response Coordination
  • Life Skills Education & Youth Empowerment
  • Training and Development
  • Environmental Health and Safety
  • Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity
  • Sociocultural Competence
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution
  • Time Management and Organizational Skills
  • Motivation and Drive
  • Client-Centered Approach
  • Adaptability and Resilience
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Crisis Management and Negotiation Skills
  • Technical Assistance and Capacity Building
  • Leadership and Management Skills
  • Coordination and Collaboration Skills
  • Research and Evidence-Based Practice
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Progress V4

Publications

  • Community Field at Msaranga Ward in Kilimanjaro Region, Moshi Tanzania, 2019
  • Nurses's Knowledge and Attitude Towards Pain Management in Children at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center in Kilimanjaro Tanzania, 2018

Certification

  • Clinical Care to Gender Based Violence survivors
  • Grant Seeking Essentials
  • Project Management Essentials
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Essentials (MEAL)
  • Basic sign Language training
  • Person With Specific Needs Programming and case management
  • Humanitarian Logistics and Self-Guided Practices
  • Humanitarian shelter and settlement
  • Gender Based Violence and Child Protection Case Management Steps
  • Gender-Based Violence (GBV) core concepts and Gender mainstreaming
  • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Progress v4 training
  • Code of Conduct (COC) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH)
  • Leadership Essentials
  • Palliative Care: models of delivery symptoms and management
  • Nurse-Initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy ART (NIRMART)

Languages

Swahili
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)

Referees

1. THEOPHIL MSHANA (INTEGRATED PROTECTION TEAM LEADER) AT DANISH REFUGEES COUNCIL KIGOMA
TANZANIA.
EMAIL ADDRESS: theophilmshana@gmail.com
PHONE NUMBER: +255 747 699 676
                                +250 789 358 338

2. DR. JOHN STEVEN (MEDICAL ACTIVITY MANAGER) MEDICINS SANS (MSF) FRONTIERE HOSPITAL.
EMAIL ADDRESS: jhnsteven85@gmail.com
PHONE NUMBER: +255 753 709 221


3. MS. SYLVIA MLAY (NURSE OFFICER II) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AUTHORITY (OSHA) TANZANIA.
EMAIL ADDRESS: sylviamlay41@gmail.com
PHONE NUMBER: +255 756 552 592
                                +255 714 393 392

4. Mr. GODSON MREMA (NURSE OFFICER II) BUGANDO MEDICAL CENTER (BMC) MWANZA, TANZANIA.
EMAIL ADDRESS: godsonmrema23@gmail.com
PHONE NUMBER: +255 754612903

Disclaimer

I , Husna Mwinchande, declare to the best of my knowledge that the information given in this document is true.

Timeline

Protection Officer- Palliative Care Nurse

Danish Refugees Council
01.2024 - Current

Intern Nurse Officer

Bugando Medical Center
11.2019 - 11.2020

Integrated Protection Acting Team Leader

Danish Refugees Council

Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

KILIMANJARO CHRISTIAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY COLLAGE

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