Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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JAPHET MAKAMA AYELE

JAPHET MAKAMA AYELE

ACCRA

Summary

Dependable mental health professional with a track record of success in the field, attention to detail, and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PSEAH Officer

IOM
Accra
04.2023 - Current
  • Developed strategies for responding to sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) within IOM program implementation
  • Organized and facilitated training seminars on PSEA and best practices for the prevention of SEA.
  • Develop and create a Hotline and respond promptly to hotline calls regarding potential incidents SEA and suspicions
  • Established relationships with members of local communities to promote awareness about resources on PSEA
  • Adhered strictly to confidentiality guidelines when handling sensitive information reported for investigations.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, and UNCT and PSEA Network meetings with representatives from various agencies on country PSEA issues.
  • Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services for victims.
  • Provide Psychosocial support to staff in need to deal with day to day stressors of life
  • Manage Mental health and psychosocial support MHPSS for the mission to return migrant and host communities.

Staff Counselor

IOM
Maiduguri
09.2019 - 03.2023
  • Provided individual counseling services with mental health needs also Counseled staff about physical, and mental factors impacting work delivery, identified stressors, and developed coping strategies based on client strength and support.
  • Offered advanced counseling for IOM staff following correct procedures and aligning with required standards.
  • Facilitated therapeutic groups that addressed treatment issues and reinforced the client's counseling plan.
  • Helped create an environment conducive for staff by identifying potential sources of stressors that could hinder workplace efficiency.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions used during counseling sessions through client feedback and end-of-year surveys
  • Facilitated crisis intervention techniques to assist staff in need of immediate help. (MEDEVAC)
  • Assigned group or family sessions to assist with modifying problem behaviors.
  • Helped couples work through serious issues and restore relationships or part amicably.
  • Kept pace with changes in research on diagnostic and treatment protocols to give best possible support to clients.
  • Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
  • Obtained or maintained proper licensure or certification to meet state requirements.
  • Consulted with staff, insurance provider and family about treatment recommendations and progress.
  • Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
  • Developed and implemented group counseling sessions for staff dealing with personal issues.
  • Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
  • Established positive relationships with clients through active listening skills, empathy, respect, rapport building
  • Monitored progress notes and other documentation related to staff support and need
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
  • Develop a wellbeing app and platform that is user friendly to enable positive wellbeing and improvement psychosocial wellbeing
  • Modified existing software systems to enhance performance and reporting of psychosocial support provided.

Mental and Psychosocial Support Coordinator

Save the children International
Maiduguri
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Ensure prompt implementation of work plan, project activities, and burn rate of the fund and assessed risk factors associated with a variety of mental health issues and developed strategies for managing them effectively in the project and programs.
  • Analyzed financial activities of the department to share budgetary input with managers.
  • Facilitated weekly group meetings, listened, offered compassion, and supported members.
  • Provided ongoing support to families and caregivers throughout the process of obtaining or maintaining services for loved ones.
  • Referred involved parties to needed community resources.
  • Managed caseloads with a case manager to ensure the quality of service and support provided.
  • Supported clients' social, physical, and emotional needs to help integrate into the local community.
  • Tracked beneficary behaviors, daily activities, new skills, and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Counselor

Medecins du Monde
Maiduguri
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Provided individual and group counseling to guide clients in areas of social and emotional needs and also provided supportive counseling during critical incidents.
  • Conducted assessments of client's mental health status and identified appropriate interventions for treatment planning.
  • Worked closely with psychiatrists or primary care providers to monitor medication effectiveness and follow up for specialized services.
  • Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets of recovery and build resilience
  • Promoted awareness of our program through speaking engagements at local communities.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed to prevent further deterioration of the client's mental health condition.
  • Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
  • Documented patient progress through counseling and interaction.

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Volunteer Clinical Psychologist

Apurimac Onlus Trauma Center
Jos
03.2015 - 06.2017
  • Provided educational and outreach programs, prevention talks and other presentations to social service agencies, businesses and general public audiences.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to clients in need of urgent assistance.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings discussing patient progress towards goals set by clinicians.
  • Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
  • Assessed risk factors for suicide or self-harm behaviors among clients.
  • Supervised interns learning clinical psychology techniques from an experienced practitioner's perspective.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions on topics such as stress management, anger management and coping skills.
  • Improved clients' compliance with treatment plans by advising on options and benefits.

Resident Psychologist

Sunshine Specialist Hospital
Katsina
06.2012 - 02.2015
  • Provided referrals to outside resources when necessary.
  • Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
  • Prepared scientific or technical reports or presentations.
  • Collected information through observation, interviews or surveys.
  • Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
  • Assisted in the development of psychoeducational programs for children with learning disabilities.
  • Administered standardized physical or psychological tests.
  • Conducted psychometric assessments to diagnose psychological disorders.
  • Conducted psychological evaluations using standard assessment tools.
  • Interpreted research or operational data.

Psychology Intern

Katsina State Psychiatrics Hospital
Katsina
03.2011 - 02.2012
  • Observed and documented client behaviors during sessions.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork or scheduling appointments.
  • Conducted intake interviews with clients and completed required clinical documentation.
  • Facilitated psycho-educational groups for adolescents on topics such as anger management and coping skills.
  • Attended conferences or workshops to gain professional knowledge.
  • Educated community members about available resources for mental health services.
  • Partnered with psychologist to initiate, facilitate and moderate counseling group discussions.

Education

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

University of Jos
Jos Nigeria
07-2024

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

University of Jos
Jos Nigeria
02-2016

Bachelor of Science - General And Applied Psychology

University of Jos
Jos Nigeria
02-2010

Government Secondary School
Agyaragu Lafia

Skills

  • Work Coordination
  • Strategic Planning
  • Emergency Response
  • Report Preparation
  • Community Relations
  • Reporting and Documentation
  • Content Management Expertise
  • Emergency Response Coordination
  • Improvement Plan Knowledge
  • Quantitative Skills
  • Analytical Thinking

Affiliations

  • Dynamic ability to multitask
  • Set personal high standards to work and draw plans to meet these plans
  • Innovative and tries to bing new things to the team and work with the team to achieved this.

Accomplishments

  • Develop a wellbeing app for IOM Nigeria
  • Develop and reporting platform for IOM welfare reporting
  • Develop the first PSEAH policy for Ghana Immigration service as part of IOM support to partners accountability
  • Won the best new staff 2023 in IOM Ghana

Certification

  • International member American Psychological association APA
  • Member Nigerian Psychological association NPA
  • Member Nigerian association of clinical psychologist NACP
  • 2024 License by NACP

Languages

Migili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Beginner (A1)
A1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PSEAH Officer

IOM
04.2023 - Current

Staff Counselor

IOM
09.2019 - 03.2023

Mental and Psychosocial Support Coordinator

Save the children International
07.2018 - 08.2019

Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Counselor

Medecins du Monde
08.2017 - 07.2018

Volunteer Clinical Psychologist

Apurimac Onlus Trauma Center
03.2015 - 06.2017

Resident Psychologist

Sunshine Specialist Hospital
06.2012 - 02.2015

Psychology Intern

Katsina State Psychiatrics Hospital
03.2011 - 02.2012

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology

University of Jos

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

University of Jos

Bachelor of Science - General And Applied Psychology

University of Jos

Government Secondary School
  • International member American Psychological association APA
  • Member Nigerian Psychological association NPA
  • Member Nigerian association of clinical psychologist NACP
  • 2024 License by NACP
JAPHET MAKAMA AYELE