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Mrs. Mabel Odima

Master in Sociology

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Title and Responsibilities

As a lecturer in the School of Human and Social Sciences –Department of Development Studies, I am involved in curriculum development for new programs and modules, I assess and evaluate students by setting and marking examinations. I am also involved in administrative activities for the department. I coordinate lecturers in Social Work in projecting the courses and arranging practicum for students.

As a Resident Tutor/Head of Department for Patience Hostel in the Department of Community life, I provide counseling and social support services and I coordinate student resident activities. 

Biography

I first taught at   Butere  High School after ‘A’ Level completion: in 1981-1982 .I also Worked as a Community Development Officer  in  Narok District after BA degree 1987-1988.Worked as a counselor at Kenyatta National Hospital Youth clinic from 1991-2000.Worked on Radio Deutschwelle, Nation and Kenya Broadcasting Corporation  writing and reporting on youth in Kiswahili. I was trained on Curriculum Development by UNDP

I have Supervised students on practicum at Kenyatta National Hospital and was exposed to slums like Lunga Lunga, Kibera, Korogocho, Soweto, Kayole and Ng’andu and Kariobangi. I have conducted Home based care training in the above communities I have attended Leadership trainings from Institute of Christian Ministries I have valuable experience rehabilitating and rescuing street children and reuniting them with families

Academic Qualifications

  • 2011 to date: PhD Candidate:  Research Topic: Influence of Mentorship on Leadership Succession:  The case of Lukenya Pillars of Transformation in Machakos County, Kenya.
  • 1988 – 1991: Masters in Sociology, University of Nairobi Research Topic: Goal Attainment, Participation and External Assistance in Self-Help Groups in Nairobi
  • 1983-1986: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and History Religious Studies undertaken in the 1st & 2nd years University of Nairobi

Publications (1 Publications)

Journals

  • Paradigm Shift from Institutionalization to Family Empowerment-In the Daystar University International Conference on Christian Perspectives and Research on Child Development in the African Context.

Research Interests

Teaches

  I teach the following courses: 

  1. Sociology
  2. Social Psychology
  3. All Social Work courses
  4. Leadership and Development
  5. HIV/AIDS and Development.
  6. Social Policy and Social Welfare Administration
  7. Extension Education for Development
  8. Psychology in Rural Development
  9. Psychology of Growth among Youth
  10. Communication for Development
  11. Rural Sociology and Rural Development

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