SUMAIYYA ABDUL-RAHMAN SEIF
Wete,Pemba North
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in community outreach coordination and a deep understanding of social services networks. Proficient in healthcare system navigation and adept at employing a client-centred approach to deliver effective behavioural support. Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity and excels in communication proficiency, ensuring efficient record keeping and adaptability across diverse environments. Committed to advancing outreach initiatives, with a focus on enhancing community engagement and support services.
Offering strong communication and empathy skills, coupled with solid understanding of social welfare principles. Knowledgeable about supporting individuals in need, fostering community relationships, and managing administrative tasks. Ready to use and develop interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and organisational expertise in SOCIAL WORKER role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Field Social welfare
MWANANYAMALA REGIONAL REFFERAL HOSPITAL
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam Region
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided advice, improved client understanding of social welfare policies.
- Compiled case notes meticulously whilst maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Liaised with external organisations to streamline service provision.
- Supported families in crisis through timely interventions and referrals to specialised services.
- Promoted self-reliance among beneficiaries by providing skill development workshops.
- Achieved increased public awareness with educational campaigns on social benefits.
- Updated welfare records accurately, ensured seamless monitoring of cases over time.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and needs of clients.
- Coordinated with government agencies for effective welfare distribution.
- Strengthened community bonds by organising local charity events.
- Responded promptly to enquiries about available aid, alleviated anxieties during difficult times.
- Supported developmentally disabled and mentally ill clients living independently perform day-to-day activities.
- Helped patients access social services and inclusion to community groups.
- Followed care plans created by medical staff to meet clients' personal preferences.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families facing challenging situations.
- Observed and evaluated patients to detect changes in behaviour or abnormalities.
- Responded rapidly during emergencies ensuring timely medical intervention.
- Calmly managed occasional outbursts or difficult behaviours from clients exhibiting excellent crisis management skills.
FIELD SOCIAL WORKER
SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGES
Zanzibar, Zanzibar Urban/West
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - SOCIAL WELFARE
ZANZIBAR UNIVERSITY
Zanzibar, Zanzibar Urban/West 10.2022 - 10.2025
Diploma of Higher Education - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION
ZANZIBAR UNIVERSITY
Zanzibar, Zanzibar Urban/West 09.2019 - 10.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT
ZANZIBAR UNIVERSITY
Zanzibar, Zanzibar Urban/West 12.2018 - 08.2019
GCSEs - CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
TUTAANI SECONDARY SCHOOL
Zanzibar, Zanzibar Urban/West /2014 - /2017
Skills
- Community outreach coordination
- Social services network knowledge
- Healthcare system navigation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Client-Centred approach
- Behavioural support understanding
- Communication proficiency
- Record keeping efficiency
- Adaptability in different environments
- Outreach initiatives
Languages
English
Intermediate
Swahili
Advanced
Affiliations
- READING BOOKS
- SWIMMING AND EXERCISING
Certification
DRIVING LLICENCS
Timeline
Field Social welfare
MWANANYAMALA REGIONAL REFFERAL HOSPITAL
06.2025 - 01.2026
FIELD SOCIAL WORKER
SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGES
03.2025 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - SOCIAL WELFARE
ZANZIBAR UNIVERSITY
10.2022 - 10.2025
Diploma of Higher Education - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL ADMINISTRATION
ZANZIBAR UNIVERSITY
09.2019 - 10.2021
Certificate of Higher Education - COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT
ZANZIBAR UNIVERSITY
12.2018 - 08.2019
GCSEs - CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
TUTAANI SECONDARY SCHOOL
/2014 - /2017