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Chandiga Emmanuel

Chandiga Emmanuel

Consultant

Highest degree :

Masters

Field of study :

Psychology

Location :

Juba

Citizenships :

South Sudanese

Experience :

6 Year(s)

Countries :

South Sudan, Uganda, Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Gender :

Male

Sectors :

MHPSS

Am a South Sudanese by nationality, 31 years old and a graduate of a bachelor’s degree program in Psychology. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. I have learned experience in the MHPSS-protection field, I desire to work with teams and support in program coordination and implementation. From my work experience, my responsibilities included but were not limited to administrative management for those under my supervision, coordination of programs by project goals and innovation, implementing strategic and evaluation effectiveness not foregoing clients who needed psycho-social support or mental health services, Capacity building, developing training tools, monitoring and evaluating MHPSS-protection activities with vest experiences in psychology as a major. I worked as a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) officer and a Counselor with different Organizations. I demonstrated powerful interpersonal skills, multicultural skills, training and capacity building, analytical and organizational skills, verbal, and written communication skills. Conducted data collection for donor proposal, excellent report writing, and support group, family, and individual facilitation skills with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Experience

Officer

Maban upper Nile, South Sudan

JRS

May 2023

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January 2000

I managed to learn in the field and performed the following, Facilitated individual and group counseling using evidence-based MHPSS techniques. Conducted psychosocial assessments and delivered age- and gender-appropriate interventions. Provided psychological first aid to persons with special needs and recent arrivals exposed to trauma. Participated in protection coordination and technical working groups. Assisted in planning, reporting, and follow-up of psychosocial activities. Led joint partner awareness sessions on MHPSS and related protection sectors. Managed case referrals and coordinated multi-sectoral services. Trained and mentored incentive workers on PFA, community-based MHPSS, and MH-Gap. Supervised MHPSS activity implementation and ensured quality data management.

Psychologist

Juba South Sudan

Juba Teaching Hospital

July 2000

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May 2000

Trained facility staff on the MhGap community toolkit and MHPSS response. Conducted supervision and monitoring of mental health and protection teams. Provided technical guidance on assessments and referral pathways. Delivered capacity building to incentivize workers on mental health and psychosocial support. Prepared reports and raised awareness on mental health topics.

Team leader

Juba South Sudan

Support for peace and education development programme

January 2022

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May 2022

Managed COVID-19 project implementation ensuring timely and quality delivery. Developed work plans and provided leadership to team members. Developed training materials for incentive staff. Ensured accountability and daily reporting using Kobo Toolbox/ODK.

Intern Psychiatry department

Kampala, Uganda

Mulago Hospital

August 2019

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June 2020

Conducted patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning. Delivered counseling and therapy sessions using IPT-G and CBT techniques. Provided psychoeducation and home visits for patient monitoring. Maintained confidential treatment records. Supported the training of para-counselors and provided technical support.

Assistant Mental Health and Psychosocial Support officer

Koboko, Uganda

Youth Empowerment Forum

November 2016

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May 2018

Facilitated individual, family, and group therapy sessions. Established safe healing spaces and delivered IPT-G therapy. Trained mental health facilitators on Psychological First Aid and MHPSS. Monitored client progress using standardized tools (SCARED).

Education

Aim to learn more and reach high

Uganda

Nkumba University

July 2024

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Present

Present

Psychology Major

Uganda

Makerere University

August 2017

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May 2021

Done

Skills

Computer Skill

Project and team leadership, situation analysis, project development and evaluation, surveys, data analysis, policy development and analysis

Project & Time Management

Communication skill

Team Supervision and management

Capacity Building

Interpersonal Skills:

Experience with financing agencies

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