Janet Wambui
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced and mission-driven wellbeing program leader with nearly a decade of cross-continental experience designing, evaluating, and scaling evidence-based health and psychological wellbeing initiatives. Skilled in developing needs assessment frameworks, implementing outcome-driven evaluation tools, and aligning wellbeing programs with strategic organisational goals. Collaborated with global partners,including the WHO, to expand access to mental health services and embed data-informed solutions across community and organisational settings. Known for building psychologically safe, trauma-informed environments and for delivering population-level impact through inclusive, responsive program design. Now seeking to bring this expertise to a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment like TikTok’s Trust & Safety team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Health & Wellbeing Service Lead – Recovery & Reset
Bethany Christian Trust
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
07.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of a community-based addiction recovery and resettlement programme, providing structured support for individuals experiencing both substance use and housing instability.
- Conducted ongoing wellbeing assessments and adapted service delivery based on emerging needs, lived experience input, and multi-agency feedback.
- Facilitated strategic partnerships with churches, housing officers, NHS teams, and social services, aligning support systems around complex client journeys and embedding trauma-informed practice across the service.
- Designed and delivered capacity-building workshops for volunteers, equipping them to work safely and empathetically with individuals in recovery and transition.
- Integrated monitoring and evaluation processes into programme design, generating real-time data and insights to inform service improvements and demonstrate social impact to funders and leadership.
- Acted as the operational lead in shaping a psychologically safe environment for recovery, resettlement, and social reconnection, contributing to systemic homelessness prevention efforts at the community level.
Public Mental Health Program Lead
Trinity Mental Health Group
Nairobi-Kenya
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Led strategic delivery of WHO’s Mental Health Global Action Programme (mhGAP), scaling up access to community-based mental health care and contributing to national public health targets on treatment equity.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive Wellbeing Needs Assessment Framework, integrating population data with qualitative findings from focus groups and stakeholder interviews.
- Designed and executed mixed-methods evaluation strategy to measure program effectiveness, using pre/post-test assessments, routine health information systems, and in-depth interviews to inform iteration and improvement.
- Successfully reduced treatment gap between individuals experiencing mental health conditions and those receiving care, directly impacting mental health coverage at population level.
- Worked cross-functionally with WHO teams, government agencies, and health facilities to translate global policy into locally actionable interventions, aligning with national mental health policy and WHO implementation guidelines.
Psychosocial Officer – Addiction Services
Oasis Health Group
Nairobi-Kenya
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and developed care plans for individuals in addiction recovery, tailoring interventions to individual needs and monitoring progress.
- Facilitated structured group therapy programs focused on resilience, emotional regulation, and post-recovery reintegration
- Provided ongoing support to clients transitioning back into the community and coordinated referrals to relevant wraparound services.
Community Engagement Officer
Internal Discplacement Advocacy Center
Nairobi-Kenya
11.2016 - 12.2017
- Created an annual calendar of events; provided a clear schedule for all stakeholders involved in the process.
- Facilitated enhanced mutual trust within the community via consistent transparency.
- Adapted programs based on communal input, ensuring satisfaction and participation increase.
- Enhanced public understanding of organisational objectives through regular communication.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health and Health Promotion
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen 01.2023 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
United States International University- Africa
Nairobi-Kenya 01.2018 - 04.2022
Skills
- Wellbeing Program Strategy & Implementation
- Needs Assessment & Gap Analysis
- Program Evaluation & Success Metrics
- Mental Health Promotion & Recovery Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory
- Data-Informed Decision Making
- Workplace Psychological Safety & Inclusion
Timeline
Health & Wellbeing Service Lead – Recovery & Reset
Bethany Christian Trust
07.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Public Health and Health Promotion
Robert Gordon University
01.2023 - 04.2024
Public Mental Health Program Lead
Trinity Mental Health Group
01.2020 - 12.2022
Psychosocial Officer – Addiction Services
Oasis Health Group
01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
United States International University- Africa
01.2018 - 04.2022
Community Engagement Officer
Internal Discplacement Advocacy Center
11.2016 - 12.2017
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