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Name: Dr. Jane Wambua
Contact: +254 700 123 456 | [email protected]
Location: Nairobi, Kenya

A dedicated and experienced Psychologist based in Kenya Nairobi, with over a decade of expertise in mental health services, community outreach programs, and clinical interventions. Proficient in providing evidence-based psychological care to diverse populations across urban and rural settings. Committed to advancing mental health awareness and reducing stigma within Kenyan communities. A strong advocate for culturally sensitive practices tailored to the unique challenges faced by individuals in Nairobi and beyond.

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Hons)
  Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
  Graduated: 2008
• Masters in Clinical Psychology
  Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi, Kenya
  Graduated: 2011
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Psychology
  University of Nairobi, Kenya
  Graduated: 2017

Clinical Psychologist & Program Coordinator

African Mental Health Foundation (AMHF), Nairobi, Kenya
January 2018 – Present
- Led the development and implementation of mental health programs targeting trauma survivors in Nairobi slums.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for children and adults affected by poverty, violence, and substance abuse.
- Collaborated with local NGOs to provide psychosocial support during public health crises, including the HIV/AIDS epidemic and recent pandemic responses.
- Trained 50+ community health workers in basic psychological first aid techniques.

Senior Psychologist

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Nairobi, Kenya
July 2014 – December 2017
- Provided clinical assessments and interventions for patients in the psychiatric department.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary teams to address mental health needs in emergency care settings.
- Published research on the impact of urbanization on adolescent mental health in Nairobi.

Psychologist Intern

Nairobi City Mental Health Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
January 2011 – June 2014
- Assisted in designing school-based mental health programs for secondary students.
- Conducted psychoeducational workshops on stress management and emotional resilience.

• Registered Psychologist (Kenya)
  Kenya Psychological Society (KPS), 2015
• Certificate in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
  University of Nairobi, 2016
• Cultural Competency Training for Kenyan Contexts
  African Institute for Development Policy (AIFDP), 2019
• Advanced Trauma Therapy Certification
  International Trauma Support Network, 2020

• Clinical assessment and diagnosis of mental health disorders.
• Counseling and psychotherapy techniques (CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy).
• Community mental health program development and evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal communication with diverse cultural backgrounds in Kenya Nairobi.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and psychological assessment tools (e.g., MMPI-2, BDI-II).

• English – Native proficiency
  Kiswahili – Fluent
  Luganda – Intermediate (for community work in Nairobi's immigrant populations)

• "Mental Health Challenges in Urban Youth: A Study from Nairobi Slums," Journal of African Psychology, 2019.
• "Integrating Traditional Healing Practices with Modern Therapy in Kenya," International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 2021.
• Co-authored a report for the Kenyan Ministry of Health on mental health policy gaps in urban areas (2020).

• Volunteer psychologist at Nairobi Hope Centre, providing free counseling to underprivileged families.
• Organized annual Mental Health Awareness Week in collaboration with local churches and schools in Nairobi.
• Member of the Kenya Psychological Society's Urban Mental Health Task Force (2018–Present).

Available upon request. Contact: [email protected]

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