Paul Katati
KITWE
Summary
Professional with over 18 years of working experience in government and non-profit international NGO. Experienced in leading a Programme and Region of over 100 staff in the areas of Health, Social Services, Child Care & Protection, and empowerment of vulnerable communities. Analytical and results-oriented Bachelor of Social Work holder, and Master of Science in Public Health.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Program Manager
SOS Children's Villages
KITWE
03.2016 - 12.2023
- Provided leadership to over 100 staff in Kitwe and Ndola to implement family strengthening interventions for 2500 children and alternative care for 220 children and young people.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures for 5 Departments to ensure cost-effectiveness whilst maintaining quality standards and suggested corrective plans on under expenditures
- Implemented the organisations strategic plan in the Copperbelt region; & the NORAD Results Framework on Education, SRHR, Community Empowerment & WASH.
- Created partnerships with governmental and other civil society organisations to maximise impact.
- Ensured compliance with donor contractual obligations and national legal requirements
Family Strengthening Coordinator
SOS Children's Villages
Livingstone
08.2007 - 02.2016
- Engaged the communities to plan empowerment interventions.
- Planned and managed operations to execute the implementation plan with budget.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to improve staff performance.
Outreach Social Worker
SOS Children's Villages
Lusaka
04.2005 - 07.2007
- Conducted vulnerability assessments and recommended appropriate assistance for vulnerable families.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals in Health, Agriculture and Education to coordinate Family Development Plans for clients.
- Built resilience of families through social and economic empowerment activities.
- Composed success stories to show case the impact of our work.
Human Resources Officer
Ndola Central Hospital
Ndola
03.2003 - 03.2005
- Maintained employee records for over 850 staff in spread sheets such as Names, Job Titles, Departments, employment tenure and so on. Maintained staff files on contact information, performance reviews, employment and termination documents.
- Prepared reports related to personnel activities including hiring, terminations, transfers and promotions.
- Prepared employee payments related to settling-in allowances, leave travel benefits and part-time staff payments in liaison with Accounts.
Medical Social Worker
Ndola Central Hospital
Ndola
03.2002 - 03.2003
- Acted as an advocate for vulnerable patients by exempting them from payments upon a satisfactory vulnerability assessment.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Provided material assistance and milk formula to vulnerable patients and babies respectively.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health - Health Promotion
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, U.K.07-2020
Bachelor of Social Work - BSW
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia06-2002
School Certificate
Arakan Secondary School
Lusaka, Zambia12-1994
Skills
- Leadership
- Financial Management
- Community engagement
- Contractual obligations
- Success stories
- Capacity building
- Civil Society
- Non Profits
- Programme Implementation
Accomplishments
- Awarded for Outstanding Contribution towards the "One Child Strategy" in December 2011.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Regional Program Manager
SOS Children's Villages
03.2016 - 12.2023
Family Strengthening Coordinator
SOS Children's Villages
08.2007 - 02.2016
Outreach Social Worker
SOS Children's Villages
04.2005 - 07.2007
Human Resources Officer
Ndola Central Hospital
03.2003 - 03.2005
Medical Social Worker
Ndola Central Hospital
03.2002 - 03.2003
Master of Science - Public Health - Health Promotion
Leeds Beckett University
Bachelor of Social Work - BSW
University of Zambia
School Certificate
Arakan Secondary School
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