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Ms. Faith Mburu

Master of Science in Applied Parasitology

SSEH

Title and Responsibilities

Lecturer, Dept. Science & Engineering, School of Science, Engineering and Health, Daystar University:

  • preparation of teaching material and mode of delivery; setting examinations; assessment of student performance; 
  • Curriculum review of programs hosted in Dept. of Science and Engineering; 
  • Course coordination for BSc. Environmental Health: advise HOD on course projections, plan field exposure and laboratory work for students; manage indexing of students with the Public Health Officers and Technicians council (PHOTC) – the regulatory body. 
  • Offer mentorship and student advisory.

Biography

I am a biologist who has been teaching in tertiary level since May 2008. I love to break down biological principles to the level a learner will be able to relate with; to create understanding in matters of health. I have grown in the areas of environmental science and environmental health through the course of time through much study and exposure.  I am a team player and enjoy cooperating together with my colleagues in managing tasks. I love to take my students on exposure trips and camping experiences. I am skilled in laboratory work to do with biological studies, computer literacy and in teaching. My satisfaction comes when a learner reaches the ‘aha’ moment or ‘eureka’.

Academic Qualifications

  • MSc. Applied Parasitology (2007) Thesis: Antileishmanial activity of Acacia mellifera against  Leishmania major. Kenyatta University, Nairobi. Supervised by Prof. E. Kabiru, Dr. C. Mutai and Dr. W. Tonui.
  • BSc. Biology (2003) University of Eastern Africa, Baraton. Magna cum laude.
  • Diploma in Christian Ministry (2011) Kingdom Academy, Nairobi.
  • Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment /Environmental Audit (2014) Africa Nazarene University. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (1998) The Kenya High School. 

Publications (2 Publications)

Journals

  • Kinuthia, G., Ngure, V., Kamau, L, Di, B., Lugalia, R., Wangila, A., Ngari, F., Mburu, F.W., and Kiarie, M.W. (2017) Survey of urban mosquitoes species (Diptera: Culicidae) with focus on waste water channels as larval habitats in Nairobi industrial area, Kenya. Africa Journal of Health Sciences, 30(2): 120-138

  • Mutai, C. K., Mburu, F.W., Tonui, W.K., Rono, M.K, Vagias, C., Roussis, V., Keter, L., and Rukunga, G.M. (2008) In vitro anti- leishmanial effect of crude extracts and pure compounds from Acacia mellifera (Vahl. ) Benth. East African Journal of Botany, Vol. 1. ISSN No. 18107826.

Professional Development Activities

  • June 2019 – Ethical Issues in the Healthcare, Environment and Journalism sectors; Reflecting locally while thinking globally. – UNESCO, KNATCOM.

  • The Lausanne Creation Care Network – East and Central Africa Regional Conference on Creation care and the Gospel, 17-21 May, 2015

  • August 2014: National Biosafety Conference

  • March 2012: Integration of Alcohol and drug abuse control into the curriculum, Daystar University.

  • March 2010: Quality assurance in Higher Education

  • August 2009: Facilitating critical reflective thoughts in students, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), Daystar University.

Research Interests

Interests in control of parasitic infections through use of herbal extracts in our localities; Interests in malaria control within urban settings 

Teaches

Biological and Environmental health Classes:

Parasitology, Medical Protozoology, Microbiology, Helminthology,Biology (a General Education course); Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); Environmental Science (General Education course); Botany; Zoology; Nutrition, Food Safety and Hygiene; Occupational Health, Safety and Hygiene, Liquid and Hazardous Waste Management; Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases

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