Offer Departmental leadership (Department of Counseling and Psychology)
Develop new programs within the Department and review existing ones accordingly
Mentor, offer guidance and supervise departmental lectures
Make teaching schedules, classroom teaching, thesis supervision
Set and mark examinations,
Mentor students ,
Conduct research and publish scientific articles
Attend Senate meetings and other University meetings
Biography
My objectives are:
To be engaged in a position that will enable me to use my educational knowledge, professionalism, and abilities, my strong leadership skills, and ability to work well individually and with people to propel the mission and vision of Daystar University and beyond.
To develop and establish a career in a favorable and challenging people-oriented environment, where I can utilize my qualifications, knowledge, capabilities and experience for organizational growth; growth of people around me and for my personal growth.
To be used of God to lead and serve in people’s lives, just as Jesus did on a one-on-one ministry, at the most individual level
Employ Excellent analytical, logical reasoning skills which give me competitive advantage to work with and influence positive outcome in different organizations I interact with. I also have the ability to multi-task without supervision. I am quick to learn new skills and competencies, able to lead or work effectively and efficiently within a group environment and alone
I am innovative, committed and dedicated to whatever I objectively set to do with integrity, ethical character, honesty and target, guided and motivated to excel in whatever I do by Godly principles
Summary of my personal work and achievements are;
Enthusiastic Clinical Psychology professional with 16 years of classroom experience in higher education, both at public and private universities as well as 26 years of lecturing and clinical supervision in a middle level Medical College
Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence in teaching. Research and published several scientific articles in peer reviewed journals,
Wrote a chapter in a best seller professional book on A to Z of mental Health,
involved in development of several academic programs for various learning institutions including Daystar University and participated in review of several others,
Attended and participated in several scientific conferences
Excellent student teacher evaluation and have been recognized as an excellent HOD for 2016-2018 through PC analysis
Supervised over 1 PhD to completion and others on going as well as over 15 Masters students in their Thesis, excellent interpersonal skills; communication skills both in oral and in writing
Vice chairperson Daystar Ethics and Research Board from 2016 to date
Been appointed as an external Examiner in the Department on Psychology at Technical University of Kenya from 2017 to date
Been appointed as an external examiner for Thesis in USIU and PAC University from 2016 to date
Offered several psychoeducation lectures to the community, institutions and mentored several students in several schools in Kenya
Served the government through several ministerial appointments which include;- BOG Dagoretti high school- Feb. 2016 –on going, Director, Sugar Research Institute from, September 2012 to July 2014(dissolved due to ongoing Agricultural reforms) and Member of Board of Governors, Limuru Girls from 2003 to 2013
Academic Qualifications
PhD in Clinical Psychology
Year of award: 2011
Institution: The University of Nairobi
Thesis Title: Effectiveness of psychoeducation on Alcohol and Drug abuse, Depression, Hopelessness, Suicidality and Anxiety among students at Kenya Medical Training College, Kenya.
MSc in Clinical Psychology
Year of award: 2008
Institution: The University of Nairobi
Thesis Title: Prevalence of Burnout Syndrome among academic staff at Kenya Medical Training College Nairobi, Kenya
BA Psychology
Year of award: 2002
Institution: United States International University
Higher Diploma in Medical Ed
Year of award: 1995
Institution: Kenya Medical Training College
Thesis Title; Accessibility of Counselling Services to students at th Kenya Medical Training College Nairobi, Kenya
Diploma in Physiotherapy
Year of award: 1986
Institution: Kenya Medical Training College Nairobi, Kenya
Publications (10 Publications)
Books
Co-author, The Kenya armed forces curriculum on HIV/AIDS for nurses
Co-developed student and teacher guide STI/HIV/AIDS training manuals used in all public, private and mission MTCs in Kenya
Susan K. Muriungi, David Ndetei, Lilian K.M. Mwenda, Cyrus Matheka and Mary Kanyotu. Socio-Demographics Characteristics and Patterns of Burnout Syndrome among College Academic Staff in Kenya. Volume 3, Issue 7. July, 2015. Pages: 320-337.
Susan Muriungi, Michael Kihara, Mathew Kipturgo, Davis Ndetei and Cyrus Matheka. Co-morbidity of Anxiety, alcohol and substance abuse among students at the Kenya Medical Training Colleges in Kenya. December 2014 International Journal of Current Research (IJCR): Volume 6, Issue 12.
Susan K. Muriungi, David M. Ndetei, Joseph Karanja and Cyrus W. Matheka. Prevalence of alcohol and substance abuse among students at the Kenya Medical Training College- Kenya. Journal Of substance Abuse http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rmhs20 May 2013
Susan K. Muriungi, David M. Ndetei. Effectiveness of psychoeducation on depression, hopelessness, suicidality, anxiety and substance use among basic diploma students at Kenya Medical Training College- June 2013 Vol. 19 No. 2 – South African Journal of Psychiatry 50.
Ndetei DM, Muriungi S.K., Owoso A, Mutiso VN, Mbwayo AW, Khasakhala LI, Barch DM, Mamah D. Prevalence and characteristics of psychotic-like experiences in Kenyan youth. Psychiatric Res- .Epub 2012 Mar 2730; 196(2-3):235-42
Daniel Mamah, Akinkunle Owoso, Anne Mbwayo, Mutiso V., Muriungi S. K., Khasakhala L. et al. Classes of Psychotic Experiences in Kenyan Children and Adolescents. Child Psychiatry and Human Development. DOI 10.1007/s 1057-012-0339-5
Book Chapters
Book Chapter: “Burn-out” in the book “Your A to Z of mental disorders 2nd Revised Edition” Acrodile Publishers
Invited Presentations
Invited to give professional talks in various organizations
Kenya School of Government from 2005 up to 2011
Retirement Benefit Authority- from 2005 up to date
Insurance Regulatory Authority
Institute of personnel Management (HRIM)
Africa Medical Research Foundation (AMREF)
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)
Kenya School of Government
Ministry of Education Senior Staff
Kirdi, Sameer Africa, The Armed Forces
The University of Nairobi, Moi University
Forestry Department
Methodist University
Nairobi Hospital, Matter Hospital
Signon Logistics company LTD
Several schools, Church organizations and women groups among others
Conference Paper Presentation
Attended, presented and chaired a session at a Scientific national Scientific conference at KMTC in 2015
Conferences attended
Attended Psychological Needs of refugees and internally displaced people-German-African research workshop for innovation in African Health cases systems- 24th-26th Feb. 2016
Attended, presented a scientific article at a Scientific national Scientific conference at KMTC in 2014
Attended an international ISSTC in Brazil- 2013
Represented KMTC in an international HIV/AIDS conference in Spain- 2002
Research Interests
Overview – brief summary of your areas of research interests and achievements,
Mental Health Issues in adolescents and adults and institutions and organizational psychology
Title of Main Research Projects –indicate if they are funded by whom and /or collaborative with whom, etc.
Effectiveness of psychoeducation in Depression, Hopelessness, Suicidality and Anxiety among students at Kenya Medical Training Colleges in Kenya – Self sponsored as my PhD Thesis
Efficacy of TF-CBT in the management of Psychological disorders in abused children: A case study of Nairobi Womens Hospital- sponsored by Daystar University but staled due to lack of funds
Teaches
PSY 690 A, B and C Thesis concept, proposal and completion co ordination