Why is it needed

Upskilling Kenya’s healthcare workforce in mental health and safeguarding is essential.
Fewer than 500 specialists currently serve more than 50 million people, and only13% of primary care providers have formal mental-health training. During the Covid-19 pandemic, 32% of healthcare workers reported depression, 36% anxiety, and 24% insomnia. With demand rising and specialist capacity limited, strengthening mental-health and safeguarding skills is critical to protect patients, support staff wellbeing, and reinforce Kenya’s health system

What does Pamoja offer?

Pamoja partners with hospitals and healthcare organisations to upskill staff with essential mental health and safeguarding knowledge. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from individual support to tailored training, designed to strengthen the skills, resilience, and leadership of Kenya’s frontline healthcare professionals. Through targeted development and confidential safeguarding support systems, we help create safer, more resilient healthcare environments where staff are equipped to care for themselves as they care for others.

Specialised training for healthcare staff
Safeguarding
Identifies how to protect children and vulnerable adults from harm, helps healthcare staff recognise early signs of risk, and equips them to respond appropriately to keep patients and colleagues safe
Trauma-informed care
Understand how trauma affects the brain, body, and behaviour, and adapt practice to prevent re-traumatisation, build trust and support recovery
Recognising common mental health conditions
Spot early signs and apply effective, evidence-based support with confidence
Holistic practice
Learn how mental and physical health interact and use practical strategies to promote holistic wellbeing
Forensic mental health
Safely assess, manage, and support people at the intersection of mental health and the justice system using ethical, risk-aware practice
Communication and de-escalation
Strengthen skills in active listening, empathy, delivering sensitive information, and calming intense emotions
Clinical supervision and reflective practice
Build resilience, develop skills, reduce burnout, and enhance quality of care.

All training and individual support is conducted in person, learning resources will be provided.

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