Ms. Sifa Susan Hyera

Designation: Clinical Psychologist

ABOUT DOCTOR

Meet Ms. Sifa Susan Hyera

Ms. Sifa Susan Hyera is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS). With a career spanning over 15 years, she has worked extensively across clinical, academic, NGO, and consultancy settings both in Tanzania and abroad.

Her professional expertise covers therapeutic interventions, psychosocial support, counselling, research, monitoring and evaluation, and project leadership. Ms. Hyera is known for her empathetic approach, cross-cultural sensitivity, and her ability to integrate community-level mental health strategies into broader health systems.

Education

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    M.Sc. Clinical Psychology – Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (2020–2022)

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    Psychology (Honours) – University of South Africa (2016)

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    Project Management (Certificate) – Oxbridge Academy (2015)

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    Monitoring & Evaluation (Certificate) – University of Pretoria (2013)

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    MBChB (2nd year completed) – V.N. Karazin University, Ukraine (2010–2012)

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    B.A. Psychology – University of Pretoria (2007–2009)

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    Matric (Grade 12) – The Way Christian School (2006)

Employement

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    Consulting Clinical Psychologist – Kibong’oto Infectious Diseases Hospital (Sept 2022–Present)

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    Clinical Psychology Resident – MUHAS (Oct 2020–Aug 2022)

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    Consulting Psychologist & Administration Manager – Hyera Consultancy (2012–Present)

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    Various Leadership, Research & Educational Roles – (2007–2018)

Skills

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    Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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    Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E Planning, Logical Frameworks)

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    Data Analysis (Stata)

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    Project Management

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    Interpersonal & Cross-cultural Communication

Languages

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    English – Fluent

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    Swahili – Fluent

Specialisations

Ms. Hyera’s diverse background is rooted in evidence-based psychological care and community mental health:

  • Therapeutic Counselling: Specialises in depression, anxiety, trauma, and psychosocial adjustment
  • Community Mental Health: Designs and implements mental health programs for community and health workers
  • Gender-Based Violence (GBV): Experienced in counselling survivors and conducting GBV research
  • Refugee Mental Health: Provided counselling and reintegration support through Jesuit Refugee Services (UNHCR)
  • Child & Adolescent Psychology: Worked with children exposed to abuse, neglect, and loss
  • Workshop Facilitation & Education: Led psychoeducational workshops and mental health awareness sessions

OUR TESTIMONIALS

Our happy clients
say about us

"Her work with our team at Kibong’oto helped improve both patient care and staff wellbeing."

"Compassionate and knowledgeable—she helped me feel seen, heard, and safe."

"Ms. Hyera is incredibly thoughtful and supportive. Her sessions made a meaningful difference in how I cope with stress."

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She specialises in therapeutic counselling, trauma, mental health program design, GBV support, and refugee care.

Ms. Hyera is currently a consulting clinical psychologist at Kibong’oto Infectious Diseases Hospital and also works through Hyera Consultancy.

She holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from MUHAS and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Pretoria, among other academic certifications.

Yes, her experience spans South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, Ukraine, and Tanzania.

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