Mrs. Mabel Odima | Daystar University

About

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… Read full biography Show less

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

Role & contribution

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.

Teaching

Courses taught

11 courses

I teach the following courses:

Sociology
Social Psychology
All Social Work courses
Leadership and Development
HIV/AIDS and Development.
Social Policy and Social Welfare Administration
Extension Education for Development
Psychology in Rural Development
Psychology of Growth among Youth
Communication for Development
Rural Sociology and Rural Development

Publications

1 publication

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.

Journals 2017

Activities

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