Patricia Saffie Kanneh-Fitzgerald
London
Summary
Accomplished Project and Programme Management Professional with over 15 years of experience leading projects from initiation to completion. Committed to Community Engagement, skilled in empowering local communities to co-design and deliver public sector services in collaboration with local authorities and the NHS. Proven ability to ensure projects achieve intended outcomes on time and within budget.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer - Community Health Ambassador
London Borough of Southwark
09.2020 - Current
- Volunteering as a Community Health Ambassador, providing accurate information to support local communities during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Participating in online and in-person discussions and training focused on general health, well-being, and adherence to government restrictions.
- Collaborated closely with the Lead Commissioner of Mental Health Services to address and alleviate the mental health crisis intensified by Covid-19.
- Assisted the Public Health team in developing a comprehensive recovery plan for the post-COVID era.
- Actively championing and promoting general health and well-being in local communities by engaging in health promotion events, supporting behaviour change initiatives, signposting communities to available support services, and ensuring that every interaction counts.
Community Development Coordinator
Freetown Peninsular, Freetown, Sierra Leone
Freetown
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Formed two football teams (under 12s and 12+) to combat the prevalence of illicit drugs among youth in Freetown. This initiative fosters physical fitness, mental well-being, and vital life skills like teamwork, communication, and leadership, while promoting social interaction and building confidence. Supplied participants with training bibs, cones, footballs, and kits.
- Collaborated with local primary school and community members to donate educational resources, providing children with essential materials that enhance learning experiences.
- Led older football team to compete in local league, achieving quarter-finals and fostering community pride.
Consultation Engagement Lead
Hounslow Borough Council
London
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered a successful consultation, yielding positive outcomes.
- Ensured compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.
- Developed a comprehensive Communications and Engagement Plan, stakeholder mapping, and an Equality Impact Assessment to improve engagement with affected groups.
- Collaborated with colleagues, community leaders, partners, and agencies to engage Network Clusters/Communities with significant equality needs.
- Promoted the consultation via various channels, including online resources, social media, webinars, and in-person events, ensuring accessibility for impacted individuals.
- Employed diverse engagement strategies to enhance participation and remove barriers to community involvement, while maintaining clear, timely, and accessible communication for all stakeholders.
- Analysed and evaluated consultation results and engagement activities, producing reports to guide decision-making on the proposals.
- Proposals for Modifying the Local Council Tax Support Scheme
- Organised fifty-five face-to-face events attended by over seven hundred residents.
- Coordinated seven webinars with over two hundred attendees from partner organisations, the voluntary sector, and other stakeholders.
- Received commendation from the project board for the scope and quality of engagement efforts, the thoroughness of the final report and analysis, and comprehensive project documentation and logs.
Programme Lead
Richmond and Wandsworth Borough Councils
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Led the strategic recruitment and retention of Community Health Champions (CHC) in Richmond borough, enhancing the delivery of various health and social care initiatives.
- Conducted research and analysis to identify appropriate grants to support the Champions programme.
- Developed community engagement events aligned with NHS and Public Health key priorities.
- Assisted Community Champions in creating and managing project plans.
- Composed and delivered quarterly progress reports to stakeholders, including executive leaders from the Council, the Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC), NHS, Public Health, and the voluntary sector.
- Produced a monthly newsletter, facilitated monthly meetings, and coordinated a WhatsApp group forum.
- Organised quarterly Champions' surveys to gain insights and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of the programme framework.
- Successfully recruited and trained 135 Community Health Champions to support various health and social care projects.
- Increased Covid-19 vaccine uptake by hosting over 20 pop-up vaccine clinics in targeted areas, resulting in over 2,000 vaccinations administered.
- Presented the programme's work at the 2023 Birmingham Black History Month conferences.
- Enhanced visibility and engagement of previously 'invisible' communities within the borough through the Champions' programme.
- Showcased the programme's achievements at the House of Lords, hosted by the Rt Hon Baroness Armstrong of Hilltop, recognising Community Champions Programmes in London.
- Received a commendation letter from the Mayor of London, Mr Sadiq Khan.
Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager
NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group
01.2008 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to design and implement targeted engagement activities, enhancing services and maximising user benefits.
- Planned and delivered analytical feedback on diverse engagement initiatives, enabling the organisation to demonstrate the influence of patient and public perspectives on commissioning decisions.
- Partnered with local authority members, community leaders, faith organisations, and voluntary groups to create inclusive engagement activities sensitive to the needs of local residents.
- Provided assurances regarding compliance with legal requirements for engagement, public consultations, and equality obligations.
- Compiled highlight reports from all engagement events and published findings on the organisation's website.
- Led significant patient and public consultations on service decommissioning and alterations.
- Coordinated the Greenwich Local Diabetes group for over a decade.
- Directed the planning and execution of major public engagement events.
Business Manager
Lewisham Primary Care Trust
04.2003 - 09.2008
- Oversaw management of twelve administrative personnel and facilities management team, enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Managed office operations, including budget oversight, staff supervision, and facilities management to ensure seamless business functionality.
- Provided comprehensive and confidential Personal Assistant services to Directors of Children and Adult Services, facilitating efficient decision-making and support.
Education
BA/BSc (Hons) - Business Information Technology and Management
London South Bank University
LondonSkills
- Volunteer coordination
- Community outreach
- Health promotion
- Stakeholder engagement
- Stakeholder engagement/consultation
- Stakeholder Mapping
- Report writing
- Fundraising strategies
- Change management
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Public speaking
Certification
- Stakeholder Engagement, Chartered Institute of Public Relations
- Social Media for Consultation, The Consultation Institute, London
- Better Stakeholder Dialogues, The Consultation Institute, London
- Managing Significant Change In health & Social Care, The Consultation Institute, London
- The Law of Consultation, The Consultation Institute, London
- Writing for the WEB, The Consultation Institute, London
- Prince Two Project Management, The Learning People, London
Custom
- Organising Events
- Supporting Charitable Deeds
- Walking
- Making new friends and engaging with others
- Cooking
Hobbies
- Cooking
- Passion for making new friends
- Current Affairs
- Walking
- Reading
Accomplishments
Developed and managed a very successful Community Health Champions Programme in the London Borough of Richmond
Received a commendation letter from the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan
Timeline
Community Development Coordinator
Freetown Peninsular, Freetown, Sierra Leone
02.2025 - 03.2026
Consultation Engagement Lead
Hounslow Borough Council
08.2024 - 01.2025
Programme Lead
Richmond and Wandsworth Borough Councils
01.2021 - 08.2024
Volunteer - Community Health Ambassador
London Borough of Southwark
09.2020 - Current
Senior Stakeholder Engagement Manager
NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group
01.2008 - 01.2020
Business Manager
Lewisham Primary Care Trust
04.2003 - 09.2008
BA/BSc (Hons) - Business Information Technology and Management
London South Bank University