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Hamid Karim Shor Muluk
Lay Counselor Mental Health
Butterworth,Penang
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with expertise in social work, healthcare, and construction. Proven track record in providing mental health counseling, community outreach, and settings. Skilled in conducting individual, and group counseling sessions, specializing in addiction withdrawal counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, and pain management. Proficient in coordinating and managing health, project management across diverse refugees’ community organization and construction projects, ensuring successful implementation within budget and time constraints. Adept at conducting community assessments, identifying health needs, and planning evidence-based interventions. Experienced in working with vulnerable populations, including refugees and marginalized communities, to promote health, well-being, and social justice. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in multiple languages.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
39
39
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Lay Counselor Mental Health
MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières)
07.2018 - Current
- Counsel clients 400 people since 2018 and ongoing 70% improvement on personal and social issues utilizing active listening techniques.
- Facilitate group therapy sessions to address topics such as addiction, depression, anger management, and self-esteem.
- Provide crisis intervention services in emergency situations.
- Assist clients with goal-setting and problem-solving strategies.
- Conduct individual counseling sessions with clients to help them overcome emotional difficulties.
- Collaborate with other mental health professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Educate families on how to support their loved ones who are dealing with mental health issues.
- Develop a network of community resources to refer clients for additional assistance when needed.
- Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss case updates and best practices.
- Document patient progress through counseling and interaction.
Founder Member and Coordinator
Penang Refugee Network
06.2018 - Current
- Engage in community outreach activities focusing on social issues such as child marriage and gender-based violence (GBV).
- Successfully secure funding resulting in a 40% increase in employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities within the community.
- Coordinating and planning outreach, budget management.
- Collaborate with local stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives aimed at addressing social challenges and promoting community welfare.
- In addition, advocating for refugees communities.
- Facilitate educational workshops and awareness campaigns to empower refugees and enhance their integration into the local community.
Research Assistant
DHI Consultancy and Brigham Young University
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
- Pre and post interview and 8 sessions parenting intervention facilitator
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
- Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages such as SPSS or STATA.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of experimental protocols.
- Reviewed experimental data to catch potential lab errors and correct mistakes.
Research Assistant
Tenaganita
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for project development.
- Gathered data from various sources, including online databases, libraries, and interviews with experts.
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing research findings.
- Organized and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software packages such as SPSS or STATA.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of experimental protocols.
- Interpret results from experiments and surveys to generate meaningful conclusions.
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
General Worker and Supervisor in Construction
KIM Construction
03.2003 - 04.2016
- Supervised construction projects, ensuring efficiency and safety.
- Enhanced project efficiency through streamlined construction processes.
- Specializes in complete construction from function to completion for residential houses and factories.
- Led a safety initiative resulting in a reduction in incidents.
Pond Assistant
ACF
07.1995 - 06.1998
- Managed projects related to safe water and health awareness.
- Streamlined project management processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs.
- Coordinated support to facilitate general office operations.
Community Health Worker
SCF and Oxfam Refugees camp
01.1993 - 11.1994
- Provided health education to clients about nutrition, physical activity, and disease prevention.
- Conducted home visits to assess the health needs of patients and their families.
- Assisted with patient referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Psychiatric support and interpretation, monitoring medications
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Western State University
California, USA10.2025
Diploma - Nursing and Patient Care
Alison Institute
01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sittway University
Myanmar01.2003
Skills
Project Management
Certification
Leadership: PKB and Entrust - Dec 2023
References
- Ching, Hoay, penang-mhs@oca.msf.org, +60 16-421 6743, MSF, Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
- Mr, Jame, jampot@gmail.com, +60 16-421 6743, PKB and PRN, Butterworth, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Qualities
- Active Listening
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Crisis Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Leadership
- Advocacy
- Community Engagement
- Emotional Intelligence
- Communication
- Empathy
- Organizational Skills
- Educational Facilitation
- Stress Management
- Time Management
- Negotiation
- Resilience
- Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Creativity
- Motivation
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Conflict Mediation
- Positive Attitude
- Open-Mindedness
- Patience
- Goal Setting
Additional Information
I am currently a refugee from Myanmar living in Malaysia under UNHCR protection. Should I be successful in securing employment, the global nonprofit organization Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB) has confirmed their willingness to facilitate employer-supported permanent residency sponsorship and assist with all required documentation to enable lawful employment
Software
Timeline
Project Management
08-2025
Lay Counselor Mental Health
MSF (Médecins Sans Frontières)
07.2018 - Current
Founder Member and Coordinator
Penang Refugee Network
06.2018 - Current
Research Assistant
Tenaganita
06.2017 - 06.2018
Research Assistant
DHI Consultancy and Brigham Young University
05.2017 - 09.2018
General Worker and Supervisor in Construction
KIM Construction
03.2003 - 04.2016
Pond Assistant
ACF
07.1995 - 06.1998
Community Health Worker
SCF and Oxfam Refugees camp
01.1993 - 11.1994
Master of Science - Psychology
Western State University
Diploma - Nursing and Patient Care
Alison Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Sittway University