PATRICK MTABANI

• To coordinate the implementation of health and wellness Program for all ECD Practitioners and staff ( eg HIV/AIDS and mental health support)

Monitor, Network and evaluate all the E.C.D and NPO organizations within the District for compliance.

• Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
• Conducted home visits to assess family dynamics, providing guidance on effective communication strategies and conflict resolution techniques.
• Advocated for clients'' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
• Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
• Plan and Design effective Social awareness on the importance of the ECD programme in the District.
• Establishment of an Inter-Departmental committees to render a multidisciplinary services and approach on the programme (strengthening referral system).
• Recruitment of youth to be placed on the ECD Learnership (Monitor the progress).
• Facilitate processes of mainstreaming children with special needs in the ECD sector.
• Facilitate advocacy programme on children with special needs in the ECD centres.

1.Develop, implement, and monitor ECD programs and strategies.

Coordinate ECD services across districts or regions.

Align ECD activities with national and provincial ECD policies and goals.

2. Monitoring and Evaluation

Conduct site visits to ECD center's to assess compliance and quality.

Monitor progress, performance, and impact of funded programs.

Collect and analyze data to inform policy and programs improvement.

3. Capacity Building and Support

Facilitate training and professional development for ECD practitioners.

Provide guidance and mentorship to ECD center staff and stakeholders.

Support implementation of norms and standards in ECD center's.

4. Compliance and Regulation

Ensure ECD centres meet registration, safety, and operational requirements.

Enforce adherence to the Children’s Act and relevant departmental policies.

Assist centres with registration and funding application processes.

5. Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with parents, communities, NGOs, and other government departments.

Establish partnerships to enhance service delivery.

Organize stakeholder meetings, forums, and awareness campaigns.

6. Resource Management

Oversee the distribution and use of educational materials and resources.

Manage programme budgets and ensure appropriate resource allocation.

7. Reporting and Administration

Prepare reports on ECD programme activities and outcomes.

Maintain accurate records of funded and non-funded centres.

Contribute to strategic planning and budgeting processes.

8. Advocacy and Promotion

Promote the importance of early childhood development.

Advocate for increased access and quality ECD services in underserved areas.

• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.

• Psychosocial Assessment: screen for high-risk; determine need/eligibility for services; identify strengths/coping capacities; assess informal network of support.
• Counselling/Psychotherapy: assess role of emotional and social/cultural factors on health status and behaviour and provide appropriate intervention.
• Patient/Family Education: educate patients and families to facilitate understanding of hospital processes; increase understanding of illness/disability on relationships; and facilitate life transitions when health conditions require a modified lifestyle.
• Resource Counselling and Discharge Planning
• Supportive Care to Outpatients
• Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
• Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
• Collaborated with schools to address students'' social-emotional needs, working closely with teachers and administrators to create supportive learning environments.
• Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.

• To build community capacity and fostering collaboration.
• To conduct assessments and share information with the identified communities.
• To protect and advocate for all the vulnerable groups within the community.
• To implement the principle of sustainable community development.
• Advocate for clients and families to resolve crises.
• Refer clients to the relevant community resources to be assisted to recover from any life obstacle.
• Dealing with children in conflict with the law and facilitation of family reunification services.
• Counsel clients and patients in individual and group sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness and adjust to life.
• Monitor, evaluate and record client progress.
• Ensure that the objectives and strategic plans of the provincial and national department are executed and implemented appropriately.
• Supervising and mentoring social auxiliary workers.
• Supervisor and mentoring social auxiliary workers (2015-2017)
• NASWA district coordinator (2013-2015)
• Early childhood development (E.C.D) District Programme coordinator (2015-2017) (monitoring and evaluation)
• Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
• Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute mental health or substance abuse issues.
• Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.

• Provide psycho-social services to students
• Provide assistance in the facilitation of various workshops which are aimed at promoting psycho-social wellbeing of students.
• Provide administrative duties to the department of student affairs.
• Conduct various community campaigns which are aimed at marketing the vision and the mission of the department
• Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
• Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
• Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
• Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.