Selma Kaunapawa Ekandjo
Windhoek, Khomas
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker - Employee Wellness
Ministry of Health and Social Services
Gobabis
10.2023 - Current
- Provided direct clinical social work services to staff members in a mental health setting.
- Developed individualized service plans with staff to address their identified goals.
- Educated staff members about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Developed and implemented wellness programs to enhance employee health and well-being.
- Organized workshops, seminars, and other activities aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle habits.
- Monitored employee participation in wellness programs and tracked progress towards goals.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to arrange screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol levels.
- Promoted awareness of available services among employees through various channels.
Research Assistant
University of Namibia
Windhoek
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Coded and verified data in accordance with specified research protocol and coding procedures, entering data into computer database for subsequent analysis.
- Conducted surveys, interviews and experimental research to facilitate data analysis.
- Developed and maintained spreadsheets, questionnaires and research tools.
- Created graphs, spreadsheets and presentation slides to help researchers present findings.
- Traveled to field sites to collect and record data and samples as appropriate to specific objectives of study.
- Participated in meetings, presentations and other events.
- Organized and maintained records, inventory and materials.
- Outlined key research in documents, spreadsheets and reports.
- Managed informed consent forms, personal waivers and other critical paperwork.
- Met specific confidentiality requirements for all research, data and projects
Enumerator
University of Namibia
Windhoek
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Explained survey functions and objectives.
- Located and approached households and requested participation in census interview, thoroughly explaining process and purpose.
- Compiled and reviewed team questionnaire submissions for completeness and accuracy at end of each day, marking incomplete or problematic surveys for further evaluation.
- Generated accurate and complete reports and case summaries and compiled work records, including required statistics.
- Met daily with supervisor to discuss and report results.
- Explained survey objectives and procedures to interviewees, interpreting survey questions to help with comprehension.
Social Worker Intern
Project Hope Namibia
Windhoek
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Support community care workers implement activity plans
- Facilitate child protection awareness and sensitization workshops with project staff and community members service providers
- provide follow-up child protection training in coordination with the district team
- Provide psycho-social support to program beneficiaries
- Support the identification, registration, assessment of and service provision to identified households by the community care workers
- Develop and implement individual/household case management plan
- Conduct community awareness on the identification of vulnerable children and the process of registration of child-headed households
- Support establishments of children affected by abuse, neglect, GBV or other vulnerabilities warranting protection
- Ensure that all child protection activities data is properly and regularly collected by field staff
- Contribute to the preparation of internal and external reports
- Perform other duties as assigned
Administrative Assistant
TelePassport Namibia
Windhoek
11.2012 - 01.2019
- Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
- Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
- Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.
- Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
- Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
- Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
- Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable updates to maintain current financial records.
- Monitored office supply stock levels and placed timely orders for replenishment.
- Contacted customers regarding account updates and potential problems.
Receptionist
SUZUKI NAMIBIA
Windhoek
11.2010 - 10.2012
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
- Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
- Pulled and organized requested documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (hons) - Social Work
University of Namibia
Windhoek04-2023
High School Diploma -
S. I. !Gobs Senior Secondary School
11-2007
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Team Building
- Team Management
- Communication
- Active Listening
- Self-Directed
Languages
English
First Language
Otjiherero
Advanced (C1)
C1
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
C1
Oshiwambo
Proficient (C2)
C2
Additional Information
- Driver's License Code 8
references
- Mr David Phiri
TelePassport Windhoek
Tel: +264 81 3519287
Mrs. Celani Makuyana
Project Hope Namibia
Cell: +264 81 3012381
Dr Elizabeth Ngololo
University of Namibia
Cell: +264 85 5229022
Dr Emma Leonard
+264 81 1288025
Mr. Nash Kavende
Chief Social Worker
Ministry of Health and Social Services - Omaheke Directorate
+264 81 6501631
Certification
- Registered with the Health Professional Council of Namibia
- Valid driver's License Code BE
Timeline
Social Worker - Employee Wellness
Ministry of Health and Social Services
10.2023 - Current
Enumerator
University of Namibia
06.2023 - 07.2023
Research Assistant
University of Namibia
02.2023 - 09.2023
Social Worker Intern
Project Hope Namibia
07.2022 - 11.2022
Administrative Assistant
TelePassport Namibia
11.2012 - 01.2019
Receptionist
SUZUKI NAMIBIA
11.2010 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (hons) - Social Work
University of Namibia
High School Diploma -
S. I. !Gobs Senior Secondary School
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