Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Cleopatra Mpaso

Harare

Summary

Compassionate counseling psychologist dedicated to working with disadvantaged and marginalized people and communities. The last 5 years were spent leading key sexual reproductive health and HIV prevention access and uptake programs targeted at key populations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Officer

Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust
Harare
08.2018 - Current

•Coordinate and oversee HIV prevention programs in accordance with project objectives and requirements of The United States Agency for International Development ( USAID). Make presentations and coordinate Adolescents' and women's' participation in events such as World AIDS Day, National HIV Testing Day, International Day of the girl child, National Condom Week, ect.

•Program development, evaluation, and reporting by collecting and monitoring data and reports by assessing community needs for HIV services. Assessing progress of programs in relation to HIV needs in the community. Assessing funding opportunities and collecting and monitoring data and reports for funding sources and the submission of monthly, quarterly and yearly reports to Executive Director

•Monitor volunteer job performance and ensure that they maintain appropriate credentials and certifications. Coordinate and provide orientation training to all new project advocates and volunteers. Facilitate monthly staff meetings and conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews with project staff

Child Protection Officer

SAYWHAT
Harare
04.2020 - 05.2021


•Provided therapeutic intervention services to adolescent substance abusers utilizing CDC Diffusion of Effective Behavioral Intervention ( DEBI)

•Coordinated and facilitated monthly health education /HIV risk reduction sessions in tertiary institutions, substance abuse treatment facilities.

•Prioritize HIV prevention needs of target population and proposed high priority strategies and interventions

Researched community resources for client referrals

Project Officer

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Harare
04.2019 - 03.2020

•Implementation and management of the AVAC grant in accordance with the United States Agency for International Development ( USAID)

• Advocating for Sexual and reproductive health rights for young people in tertiary institutions people

•Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.

• Influencing uptake of Pre-exposure prophylaxis among men having sex with men, transwomen, and heterosexual young people

• Educating young people on Comprehensive Sexuality Education

• Advocating for HIV prevention supportive environments for LGBTI and Adolescent girls and young women.

• Identifying emerging Sexual and reproductive health rights issues from key populations and developing advocacy issues.

Programs Assistant

SAYWHAT
Bindura
08.2018 - 03.2019

• Community mobilization, Sensitization, and social mobilization for strengthened Tuberculosis, Cancer, HIV, and AIDS advocacy

• Plan and coordinate public health researches that feed into evidence-based programming and policy advocacy at the national, provincial level and District level.

• Engage youth programs development agencies, government ministries, parastatals, and other Youth Serving Organizations to lobby for support and partnership in youth programs at different levels.

• Support and supervision of Provincial and national student clubs on HIV and AIDS response in Zimbabwe.

• Plan and coordinate youth advocacy programs at the provincial and national level

• Participate in the development of Strategies and training guidelines for different community TB care, Cancer HIV and AIDS programs.

Education

Ph.D. - Social And Behavioral Sciences: Applied Psychology

University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
10.2028

Master of Science - Counselling Psychology

Great Zimbabwe University
Masvingo, Zimbabwe
03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
07.2018

Skills

  • Program development
  • Behavioral therapy
  • Program Framework
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Empathetic
  • Policy and Procedure Improvement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Strategic Direction

Accomplishments

    Conceptualizing and leading key initiatives to increase public awareness and knowledge of prevention and treatment for HIV/AIDS such as the initiatives to reduce HIV infections among pregnant and lactating women.

    Demonstrating an ongoing commitment to encouraging the public to lead healthier lives through HIV prevention strategies and health initiatives and overall health education by conducting HIV prevention literacy sessions with adolescent girls and young women.

Timeline

Child Protection Officer

SAYWHAT
04.2020 - 05.2021

Project Officer

SAYWHAT
04.2019 - 03.2020

Program Officer

Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust
08.2018 - Current

Programs Assistant

SAYWHAT
08.2018 - 03.2019

Ph.D. - Social And Behavioral Sciences: Applied Psychology

University of Zimbabwe

Master of Science - Counselling Psychology

Great Zimbabwe University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Zimbabwe
Cleopatra Mpaso