Moitheri Julia

Strategic Development Consultant experienced in program management and stakeholder engagement. Spearheaded psychosocial support initiatives, achieving 97% retention in care and 87% viral suppression for over 2000 CALHIV and caregivers. Focused on scaling health programs and enhancing educational outcomes through innovative funding models and capacity-building initiatives.

Strategic development consultant - ANOVA health institute - Johannesburg & Limpopo, ZA

(2025-04)

• Collaborated with teams to develop health program strategies and initiatives.
• Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in community health services.
• Assisted in creating educational materials for health promotion activities.
• Engaged with stakeholders to gather feedback on health service effectiveness.
• Supported data collection and analysis for program evaluation efforts.
• Facilitated workshops to enhance community awareness of health resources.
• Documented project progress and prepared reports for management review.

Technical Lead psychosocial support - ANOVA health institute - Johannesburg & Limpopo, ZA

(2019-04 - 2025-03)

• MHPSS Programme Design: Developed and rolled out psychosocial support models for vulnerable children and adolescents, including those impacted by HIV, trauma, and GBV.
• Led Pediatric MHPSS: Directed 'Kidz Alive', a trauma-informed psychosocial support program for 2000+ CALHIV and caregivers, achieving 97% retention in care and 87% viral suppression.
• Capacity Building: Trained and supervised CHWs and caregivers on MHPSS, case management, and referral pathways, including school-linked support.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with DoH, NGOs, and community structures to strengthen child protection and referral networks.
• Programme Management: Managed district budgets, staff, and donor reporting for USAID/PEPFAR-funded MHPSS activities with 100% audit compliance.
• M&E & Reporting: Tracked MHPSS outcomes using DHIS and Logframes, contributing to 97% retention and improved psychosocial wellbeing.
• Scaled Community Outreach: Managed 'Family Care Days' across 34 facilities [12 Sedibeng, 22 Mopani], delivering integrated health, counselling, and referrals for women, children, and families.
• Program & Budget Management: Oversaw multi-million ZAR budgets with 100% PEPFAR/Global Fund audit compliance. Supervised 150+ CHWs and program staff.
• M&E & Data: Used Logframes, Theory of Change, and DHIS to track KPIs and drive performance improvement.
• Stakeholder Partnerships: Built referral ecosystems with DoH, schools, NGOs to strengthen service delivery
• Led district-level Program Management for USAID /PEPFAR-funded Women's, Children's & Adolescent Health portfolio across Sedibeng and Mopani districts, serving 34+ community health facilities

Social Auxiliary worker - ANOVA health institute - Johannesburg, ZA

(2017-04 - 2019-03)

Delivered frontline psychosocial and case management support to women, children, and families in high-burden communities.

• Conducted home visits, assessments, and case management for children at risk, families in crisis, and vulnerable caregivers.
• Facilitated community outreach, parenting support, and referrals to health, MHPSS, and social services.
• Maintained compliant case records and supported child protection/safeguarding protocols.
• Foundation Role: Built expertise in trauma-informed care, caregiver engagement, and community-based intervention — directly informing the design and scale of Kidz Alive and Family Care Days.

Program Manager - Peermont children Trust - Ekurhuleni Johannesburg, ZA

(2009-10 - 2017-03)

Led CSI strategy, program management, and M&E for education & child welfare.

• Managed stakeholder engagement, budgets, and impact reporting aligned to organizational vision.
• Designed/implemented school support programs in underprivileged communities: resources, infrastructure, educator training to improve learning outcomes.
• Stakeholder Relations & Program Implementation for national education program.
• Developed funding models, policies, and budgets for sustainability.
• Identified/adopted disadvantaged schools.
• Led health, wellness, and educator capacity-building for adolescent girls and young women in partnership with health facilities.

Program coordinator - National Adopt a school Foundation - Johannesburg, ZA

(2006-05 - 2009-09)

• Stakeholder Relations & Program Implementation for national education program.
• Developed funding models, policies, and budgets for sustainability.
• Identified/adopted disadvantaged schools.
• Led health, wellness, and educator capacity-building for adolescent girls and young women in partnership with health facilities.

Site Coordinator - Thuthuzela care centre - Kimberly & Gauteng, ZA

(2003-05 - 2006-04)

• Led multi-disciplinary collaboration with SAPS, Health, Social Services, NPA, ensuring urgent, survivor-centred responses.
• Delivered trauma support and specialized assistance to GBV survivors, facilitating recovery and empowerment.
• Coordinated integrated services for survivors of rape and GBV, enhancing support and reducing secondary victimization.
• Facilitated access to services, spearheaded GBV and child protection community campaigns/forums.
• Trained stakeholders on victim rights and support
• Report writing and presentation to donors

MBA - Business Management - Regenesys Business School (2016-09 - 2019-10)

Certification Of Completion - Development Studies - University of South Africa (2005-01 - 2005-12)

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences - University of South Africa (2000-02 - 2004-11)