Rita Lankas

An enthusiastic, resourceful, and highly trainable professional with a strong academic background in Social Work and Community Development, complemented by practical training in HIV Testing Services (HTS). I am passionate about serving communities, promoting health awareness, and supporting vulnerable populations through effective social interventions and healthcare services. I possess a solid understanding of community dynamics, counseling techniques, and public health practices, which enables me to contribute meaningfully to both individual and community well-being.

Marketing Manager - Eserian Family Hospital

(2026-01)

• Develop and implement strategic marketing plans to promote hospital services, increase patient uptake, and enhance community awareness.
• Coordinate community outreach programs, health campaigns, and patient education initiatives in collaboration with clinical and social work teams.
• Manage the hospital's public image through digital platforms, print media, and local partnerships.
• Conduct market research to identify community health needs and adjust marketing strategies accordingly.
• Organize and oversee hospital events, including medical camps, open days, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities.

Volunteer Peer Counselor - Prison Christian Ministries

(2025-01)

• Provide one-on-one and group peer counseling to incarcerate individuals, focusing on emotional support, behavioral change, and reintegration readiness.
• Facilitate rehabilitation and spiritual development sessions in collaboration with ministry leaders and prison authorities.
• Assist inmates in identifying personal challenges and developing practical coping strategies for stress, anger, and trauma.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to ethical counseling standards within the correctional facility environment.
• Conduct intake assessments and refer individuals to appropriate social work, medical, or legal services when needed.

Peer Counselor and Social Worker - WE World Foundation

(2024-09)

• Provide integrated peer counseling and social work services to community members, including teenage mothers vulnerable children, expectant teenagers, youth, and families.
• Conduct health sensitization sessions in schools for both children and parents, covering topics such as HIV prevention, hygiene, nutrition, mental health, and adolescent reproductive health.
• Facilitate separate parent forums and child-friendly sessions to address age-appropriate health education and family communication.
• Develop simple, culturally appropriate health education materials for school audiences.
• Coordinate with school administrators, teachers, and parent associations to schedule and implement sensitization programs.
• Distribution of sanitary towels.

Volunteer Social Worker & HTS Provider - Ololulunga Sub County Hospital

(2020-01)

• Provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, and support to patients and their families, including those with chronic illnesses, mental health challenges, and social vulnerabilities.
• Conduct client intake, case management, and follow-up to ensure continuity of care and linkage to community resources.
• Assist patients in accessing social services such as food assistance, housing, education support, and legal aid.
• Advocate for patients' rights and facilitate referrals to relevant government and non-governmental organizations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records, progress notes, and reports for hospital and partner use.

Volunteer HTS Provider - Ololulunga Sub County Hospital

(2023-01)

• Provide confidential HIV pre-test and post-test counseling to clients of all ages in accordance with national HTS guidelines.
• Perform rapid HIV testing using approved testing algorithms and ensure quality control measures are followed.
• Link clients who test positive to care, treatment, and support services, including antiretroviral therapy (ART) enrollment.
• Provide risk reduction counseling and prevention messages, including condom distribution and education on PrEP/PEP.
• Conduct provider-initiated testing and counseling (PITC) in outpatient and inpatient departments as requested.
• Maintain accurate HTS registers, daily logs, and reports for data entry and program monitoring.

Diploma - Social Work & Community Development - Moi University (2018-01 - 2019-12)

Certificate - Social Development - Eldoret Technical Training Institute (2017-01 - 2018-12)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Kongotik High School (2013-01 - 2016-12)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Ole Sankale Primary Boarding School (2003-01 - 2012-12)