Gabriella Eslie Ogot
Passport: BK423582 Nationality: Kenyan Date of birth: 05/06/2003 P l a c e of birth:
Mombasa, Kenya
Gender: Female Phone: (+254) 742834339 Email:
[email protected] Home: 40600 Siaya (Kenya)
Date: 02/07/2025
ABOUT MYSELF
Detail-oriented Sociology graduate and social work intern with two years of experience supporting
healthcare delivery in rural communities. Holds a B.A. in Sociology (Second Class Honors, Upper
Division), with practical experience in leading community outreach activities, facilitating
referrals, and collaborating with non-governmental organizations on research and development
projects to support effective health planning. Passionate about mentoring youths from
marginalized areas and improving public health through inclusive policies and community- based
interventions. Currently seeking to expand my knowledge through postgraduate studies to drive
meaningful change in my home country and beyond.
WORK EXPERIENCE
– Siaya, Kenya
Address: P.O. BOX 144-40600 Siaya (Kenya)
Social work Intern - Mulaha Dispensary
[0 1 /07/2023 – Current]
• Coordinated community outreach activities to raise awareness of public health and social
development issues in rural areas.
• Supported health policy initiatives in collaboration with government institutions such as the
Ministry of Health (MOH), and non-governmental organizations like CIHEB-Kenya,
DREAMS, and Globcom Institute.
• Facilitated community referrals and strengthened the hospital referral system to improve
access to medical services, particularly for marginalized groups.
• Collected and analyzed field data to inform health planning and community-based
intervention strategies.
• Promoted inclusive development through youth mentorship and empowerment programs
carried out in the Community, schools, and within the dispensary.
• Participated in tracing and referring immunization defaulters, increasing vaccine uptake
within community health units attached to Mulaha Dispensary.
• Gained practical experience in patient interaction, record management, and field
data collection for Community-based health planning.
• Collaborated with Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) on sensitization programs
focused on malaria management, teenage pregnancy, hygiene, disaster response, and
nutrition.
• Volunteered to participate in dissemination of sanitary towels in schools for adolescent girls.
• Developed strong skills in communication, leadership, mobilization, teamwork, research, and
data collection.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
St. Mary's Lwak Girls High School [10/02/2016 – 22/11/2019]
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Technical University of Mombasa [0 1 /09/2020 – 05/12/2024]
City: Mombasa | Country: Kenya | Website: www.tum.ac.ke | Field(s) of study: Humanities
and Social Sciences
| Final grade: 2.1 (Second Class Honors Upper-Division) | Thesis: "Factors that influence
individuals to join cults: A case study of the Legio Maria movement in Alego-Usonga Sub-county,
Siaya County."
Computer Packages Course
Jamat Cyber Cafe [02/01/2020 – 01/08/2020]
City: Siaya County | Country: Kenya | Final grade: C+ (Average)
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
Karapul Primary School [03/01/2008 – 01/11/2015]
City: Siaya County | Country: Kenya | Final grade: 359 Marks (Average)
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): Swahili | Luo
Other language(s): English
SKILLS
Effective communication skills / Research and Analysis / Leadership skills / Critical thinking
skills / Problem-Solving skills / Data collection / Report writing / Time management / Power
point / Microsoft Word / Microsoft Office / Decision making / Active listening
NETWORKS & MEMBERSHIPS
[22/09/2024 – Current] Siaya County
Mulaha Youth Empowerment Group
• Participated in organizing youth health outreach, HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns, and
mentorship programs for youths.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
[05/05/2025] Mulaha Dispensary
Best Intern of the month
• Recognized for demonstrating leadership and dedication to community-based health service
delivery.
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Traveling
Reading self-help
books Volunteering
Playing Tennis
Mentoring youths
VOLUNTEERING
[22/09/2024 – Current] Siaya County
Youth volunteer- Mulaha Youth Empowerment Group
• Assisting in planning and delivering youth empowerment activities, including health
education sessions,
[0 1 /02/2023 – 01/02/2024] Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa County
Humanitarian outreach volunteer- Better Living Foundation Kenya (BLF)
• Participated in beach clean-up programs to reduce water pollution and promote
environmental conservation.
• Distributed food and clothes in children's homes within Mombasa Island to support
vulnerable children.
• Participated in facility cleaning and care support during weekend visits to the old
people's home in Tudor, Mombasa County.
• Engaged in peer mobilization and planning of humanitarian outreach activities across
Mombasa Island.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
[2 0 /01/2024 – 28/06/2024 ]
Final year research project - Technical University of Mombasa
• Research Title: "Factors that influence individuals to join cults: A case study of the Legio
Maria movement in Alego-Usonga Sub-county, Siaya County."
• Investigated the economic, socio-cultural and psychological factors that influence individuals
to join harmful Religious cults also known as New Religious Movements (NRMs).
• Employed qualitative methods, including ethnography and interviews with religious leaders
and former cult members.
• Analyzed findings using sociological theory and proposed recommendations to reduce
social vulnerability and Improve protective community systems.
• Findings highlighted that institutional gaps, weak governance, poverty, low literacy levels, and
social exclusion were key influencing factors.
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REFEREES
1. Caroline Nyatuoro
Community Health Assistant
Mur – Malanga Community Health Unit
Alego Usonga Sub County
Siaya County
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: +254 724837641
2. Stephen Oyamo
Community Health Focal Person
Alego-Usonga Sub-County
Siaya County
Email: soyamo 8172 @ yahoo.com
Tel: +254 725790457
