Okiror Samuel
About Okiror Samuel
Okiror Samuel is a Community Extension Facilitator at Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Maryland, with 15 years of experience. He specializes in health promotion and training, having previously worked with organizations such as Concern Worldwide and the International Rescue Committee.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Okiror Samuel has served as a Community Extension Facilitator at Catholic Relief Services since 2009. In this role, he has been involved in various initiatives aimed at improving community health and sanitation. His responsibilities include training village health teams, parish development committees, health assistants, and community development assistants on Participatory Hygiene and Sanitation Transformation. He also supervises and mentors subordinate staff and interns, ensuring effective implementation of health promotion strategies.
Previous Experience in Public Health
Before joining Catholic Relief Services, Okiror Samuel worked at Concern Worldwide as a Public Health Promotion Officer from 2007 to 2008 in Dublin, Ireland. His role involved promoting public health initiatives and enhancing community engagement in health practices. Additionally, he served as a Hygiene Promotion Assistant at the International Rescue Committee in New York for 10 months in 2008, where he contributed to hygiene promotion efforts.
Education and Expertise
Okiror Samuel studied at the School of Hygiene in Mbale from 2002 to 2005, completing a three-year program. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in hygiene and sanitation practices, which he applies in his professional roles. His expertise includes implementing school health promotion initiatives using Children Hygiene and Sanitation Training (CHAST) and child-to-child approaches.
Collaboration with Global Water Initiative
In his current position, Okiror Samuel works closely with Global Water Initiative partners to implement project activities. This collaboration focuses on enhancing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices within communities, contributing to improved health outcomes.