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Dr. Jared Bravin Menecha

HoD, Department of Psychology & Counseling

Title and Responsibilities

  • Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students 
  • Test/examination administration and grading of students 
  • Mentoring both undergraduate and postgraduate students 
  • Thesis and dissertation supervision and examination
  • Curriculum development and review

Biography

After graduating with a Bachelor of Education (Science) degree, I started my career as a teacher working in a number of private schools and some international NGOs in Nakuru County. I was later employed by the Teachers Service Commission- Kenya as a Mathematics/Physics teacher-a position I held rising fast to Job group M within a very short time before resigning to continue with my doctorate studies. While working as a TSC teacher, I was appointed the Head of Department-Examination and Careers. In this powerful position in a high school setting, I streamlined the examination systems and implemented several education policy issues in my workstation. For more than four years, I lectured at Bugema University, Africa International

 

University, and International Leadership University. I am a good team player, coalition builder and treasure in networking with like-minded individuals and groups. I am a respectful and self-disciplined individual who is willing and committed to learning and can go an extra mile to achieve corporate and individual goals in service delivery and development. 

Research, the core of development work, is one of my interest areas. I have supervised a number of postgraduate students and taught courses for research at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in different universities. Through hard work, dedication, commitment and willingness to learn, I have acquired, developed and demonstrated skills in psychological assessments, psychotherapy, curriculum development, teaching and instruction, cocurricula activities training, monitoring and evaluation among others. Endowed with fast learning abilities, am in a progressive path towards optimum social, physical, emotional, and intellectual contribution to the society.

Academic Qualifications

  • 2014-to 2018: PhD in Clinical Psychology, Daystar University
  • 2010- 2012: MSc. Counseling Psychology, Bugema University, Kampala,Uganda
  • 1997-2003: Bachelor of Education (Science), Egerton University, Njoro campus

Publications (17 Publications)

Journals

  • Ruto, T., Ireri, N., & Menecha, J. (2023). Effects of Child Development Centre Programme on Social-Emotional Development of Preschoolers in Kajiado North Sub-County, Kajiado County. Journal of Sociology, Psychology and Religious, 3(2), 1-15.

  • Onkware, G. C., Menecha, J.B., & Ogeto M.K. (2023). The Translation of Metaphors of Emotions of Anger from EkeGusii to English Using the Extended Conceptual Metaphor Theory. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) ISSN No. 231-2705 | DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI | Volume X Issue IV April 2023

  • Njeru, E., Ireri, N. W., & Menecha, J. B. (2021). Causes of Marital  Conflicts among Young Married Christian Couples in Free    Pentecostal Church-Embakasi, Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of Sociology, Psychology & Religious Studies, 3(3), 70-80.

  • Obure, S., Ireri, N. W., & Menecha, J. (2021). The relationship between prevalence of marriage conflicts and marital instability among middle-aged couples in Suneka Sub-County, Kisii County, Kenya. Journal of Sociology, Psychology & Religious Studies, 3(3), 15-23.

  • Aseka, E. O., Ireri, N. W., & Menecha, J. B. (2021). Relationship between Communication and Marital Satisfaction among Christian Couples: A Case Study of Two Selected Churches in Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of Sociology, Psychology & Religious Studies, 3(2), 44-51.

  • Aseka, E. O., Ireri, N. W., & Menecha, J. B. (2021). Relationship Between Spousal Support and Marital Satisfaction Among Christian Couples: A Case Study of Two Selected Churches in Nairobi County, Kenya. African Journal of Emerging Issues, 3(4), 70-58.

  • Mbogoh, F., Ireri, N., & Menecha, J. B. (2021). Factors Influencing the Start and Progression of Intimate Partner Violence:  The Case of Survivors at the Reuben Centre-Mukuru Kwa Reuben Slum, Nairobi County. Journal of Sociology, Psychology & Religious Studies 3.2 (2021): 1-14.

  • Onkware, G.C., & Menecha, J.B. (2021). Attitude of Congregants Regarding Consecutive Interpretation of Church Sermons in Pentecostal Churches in Nakuru Town. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), VIII(I).

  • Muta, R. W., Ireri, N., & Menecha, J. B. (2020). The Types of Anxiety Disorders Common among Girls’ Secondary School Students in Selected Public Schools in Dagoretti North SubCounty, Kenya. Journal of Sociology, Psychology & Religious Studies, 2(1), 59-68.

  • Muta, R. W., Ireri, N., & Menecha, J. B. (2020). Prevalence of Anxiety Related Disorders among Girls’ Secondary School Students in Selected Public Schools in Dagoretti North Sub County, Kenya. Journal of Sociology, Psychology & Religious Studies, 2(1), 51-58.

  • Muriungi, S., & Menecha, J. (2020). Comorbidity of Depression and Anxiety Among Students at the Kenya Medical Training Colleges in Kenya. Advanced Social Sciences Research Journal

  • Muindi, A., Ireri, N., & Menecha, J. (2020). The Prevalence of Psychological Problems of Students from Single Parent Families and Their Academic Performances: A Case of Mukaa Sub-County, Makueni County, Kenya. Journal of Sociology, Psychology & Religious Studies, 2(1), 30-50.

  • Wanjiru, V., Ireri, N., & Menecha, J. B. (2020). An Investigation of the Factors Contributing to Infidelity Among Married Couples in Selected Mainstream Churches in Kikuyu Constituency, Kiambu County, Kenya. Journal of Sociology, Psychology & Religious Studies, 2(2), 1-8.

  • Menecha, J., Munene, A., & Ongaro, K. (2019). Efficacy of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on anger management among secondary school students. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2(2).

  • Menecha, J., Munene, A., & Ongaro, K. (2018). The correlation between anger and anxiety among secondary school students. International Journal of Current Research.

    1. Menecha, J., Munene, A., & Ongaro, K. (2018). Difference in Anger Expression in Boys and Girls in Secondary School Students in Nakuru County. African Journal of Clinical Psychology, 2(1).
  • Muthengi, R., Ireri, N., & Menecha, J. (2018). Postnatal Depression among the Female AIC Youth: Case of Wamunyu, Machakos County, Kenya. International Journal of Current Research

Research Interests

Clinical research including neuroscience, psychopharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, behavioral modifications.

Teaches

Measurement and assessment, psychological assessment, Neuropsychopharmacology, Terminal illnesses, Addictions and Interventions, Group Dynamics, Personality theories, and Physiological Psychology.

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