Grace Kirau CV

KIRAU GRACE KARIMI
PO BOX 223 | Nanyuki | Kenya

+254 (0) 768486910 | gracekirau@gmail.com | Nationality: Kenyan
Availability: Immediately
Personal Statement
A confident, approachable and experienced community development worker with a
special interest in the issues affecting urban communities. An ambitious student
pursuing a Bachelors in Community development eager to contribute developed
knowledge in Community development Intern Role. A quick and creative thinker with
exceptional problem-solving skills and project management experience. A dedicated
individual known for punctuality currently seeking to pursue internship options in an
organization where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
CORE SKILLS
 Team Collaboration  Crisis management and

 Complaint resolution intervention
 Problem solving/Analysis  Communication and interpersonal
 Business Development skills
 Emotional Awareness  Childcare and support
 Schedule Management  Lobbying and advocacy
 Psychological support  GBV prevention and Response
 Counselling and support
 Training and capacity building
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Led a fundraiser in March 2020 that assisted in buying basic supplies for the kids and
the caregivers at Kabumbu Children’s home where I volunteer on a quarterly basis.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
January-April 2022 Internship at Laikipia Health Centre
 Assisted in providing comprehensive care to patients by providing regular training

and capacity building sessions to community members on GBV and HIV
prevention and response.
 Assisted in providing counselling and support to individuals and families affected
by GBV and HIV through community mobilization effort to create awareness and
prevention.
 Enhancing collaboration with stakeholders by providing comprehensive care
services to patients hence enhancing program impact and sustainability.
 Conducted health care talks and awareness campaigns in the community to
educate the public on health issues and disease preventions through defaulter
tracing activities which ensures patients received timely and appropriate care.
 Provided psychological counseling to patients to address emotional and mental
issues and ensuring that malnutrition patients have referral systems so they can
receive timely and appropriate care from nutritionists.
 Assist in providing psychological counselling and support to cancer and high
blood pressure patients to address emotional and mental issues.
 Engaged in lobbying and advocacy efforts to promote the rights and well-being of
patients and their families by conducting social and economic assessments to
identify and address patient needs beyond medical care.
 Assisted in preventing and responding to GBV cases by referring patient to the
appropriate GBV desk and providing counselling with follow up home
assessments to ensure that patients received appropriate care and support upon
discharge.
June – July 2019: Social Worker, Nanyuki Teaching & Referral
Hospital
 Provided psychological support to patients with suicidal attempts and drug

addiction promoting their mental health and well-being.
 Facilitated communication between team members and patients as well as their
families, ensuring that everyone was informed and involved in the care process.
 Connected patients with needed social services such as case management,
housing and other support services to address their broader needs.
 Coordinated patient care by managing appointments, medication administration,
and follow-up care to ensure that patients received comprehensive and timely
care.
Aug 2020: Volunteer, Kabumbu Children’s Home
 Spending quality time with orphans and helping them with basic necessities like
food, clothes, sanitary towels etc
 Spending quality time with orphans, providing emotional support and
companionship
 Helped by providing basic necessities such as food, clothes, and sanitary towels
to improve quality of life.
 Organized and led activities such as games, art and crafts, and education
sessions to promote their personal and social development.
 Collaborated with other volunteers and staff to ensure that the children received
adequate care and support.
EDUCATION BACKGROUND
2019-2023: Chuka University Bachelor of Science in
Community Development
(Ongoing)
2014-2018: St Teresa Moi Equitor Girls KCSE (C+) 49 points
SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Languages: English, Swahili
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
REFEREES
Emily W Wanyeki
Senior Medical Social worker
Nanyuki Referral Hospital.
Makena Baraza
Personal mentor and Life Coach
dean-business@uonbi.ac.ke
+254 722 295 398
Deborah Mutunga
LUHS Representative, Sendwave International
debramutunga@gmail.com
+254 700 609 383

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KIRAU GRACE KARIMI

PO BOX 223 | Nanyuki | Kenya

 Team Collaboration  Crisis management and

 Assisted in providing comprehensive care to patients by providing regular training

 Provided psychological support to patients with suicidal attempts and drug

Aug 2020: Volunteer, Kabumbu Children’s Home

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

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