Joan Nzioki

Ambitious and Self driven

RESEARCH ASSISTANT - KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS

(2026-05 - 2026-07)

• Collaborated with a field team to visit Other Financial Corporations including SACCOs and Foreing Exchange Bureaus to collect Institutional Financial Data.
• Supported the accurate digital capture and organisation of survey responses.
• Contributed to field data collection used in aggregate statistical reporting to support government analysis and policy development.

INTERN - SURUVI - CARE FOR CAREGIVERS

(2025-04 - 2025-08)

• Supported caregiver wellness initiatives, including facilitating discussions with Caregivers on resilience, awareness and practical coping.
• Contributed to group programmes with colleagues and supervisors.
• Wrote blogs and articles offering Caregivers accessible information and practical guidance, and designed posters for awareness days and advocacy campaigns.
• Supported online awareness efforts through communication materials including written content and captions.
• Completed case conseptualization, Developing applied counselling skills in the context of caregiver support.

INTERN - RESCUE DADA CENTRE

(2024-05 - 2024-08)

• Provided Counselling support to children and adolescents at the centre using age appropriate approaches, including Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
• Participated in street rescue activities and developed practical insight into the immediate psychosocial needs of children transitioning into care.
• Contributed a supportive environment focused on children's emotional well-being and rehabilitation.

INTERN - KENYA DEFENCE FORCES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

(2023-06 - 2023-08)

• Supported counselling and psychosocial care for inpatients and outpatients with mental health conditions including Scizophrenia, Bipolar Mood Disorder, Conversion Disorder, PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Alcohol Use Disorder and Substance Use Disorder.
• Supported children and adolescents experiencing psychological or psychiatric difficulties using age appropriate therapeutic interventions within the placement setting.
• Participated in organising and implementing Psychological First Aid (PFA) and bereavement support for service personnel following post combat exposure.
• Presented Clinical case studies at departmental Continuous Medical Education (CME) sessions, contributing to peer learning and strengthening clinical communication.

Bachelor of Arts - Counselling Psychology - THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA (2022 - 2026)