Title Major (Rtd)/ Senior Lecturer/Consultant Psychiatrist

CURRICULUM VITAE

Full Name: Dammas Musau Kathuku

Title Major (Rtd)/ Senior Lecturer/Consultant Psychiatrist

Address: Department of Psychiatry

College of Health Sciences

University of Nairobi

P.O. Box 19676 00200

Nairobi

Contacts.: 02726300-Ext 43562 Office

Mobile: +254723400799

Email:

Date of Birth: 1st Jan. 1950

Place of Birth: Kauti Village, Kilungu Location, Makueni District, Kenya

Nationality: Kenyan

Marital Status: Married :- Son (1977)

Daughter (1978)

Driving Licence: Current/Clean

Passport: Current

Religion: Christian

CURRENT CAREER FOCUS

To enhance the quality and quantity of mental health care in Kenya, the adjacent geographical region and the world at large. Interested in the development of innovative mental health training, research and service programs at National and international levels. Specifically interested in psycho trauma, mood disorders, substance related disorders and their psychosocial correlates.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS

Mar. 1977. Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

- Graduated in MBChB.

Mar. 1977 Kenyatta National Hospital

- Feb. 1978. - Internship in paediatrics and obs/gynae, (six months each)

-Registered as a Medical Practitioner in Kenya

Oct 1978 Kenya Armed Forces Training College, Lanet, Nakuru

- Nov 1978 - Basic Military Training

- Commissioned as a Captain in the Kenya Air Force.

Dec. 1980 United States Air Force – USA

- April 1981 - Maxwell Air University (Alabama)

(Foreign Medical Officers School)

- School of Aerospace Medicine, San Antonio (Texas)

(Flight Surgeon’s course)

Sept. 1984 University of Nairobi

- July 1987 - Master of Medicine in Psychiatry

- Thesis:

Military Maladjustment: A psychosocial view.

Oct. 1987 Guys Hospital – London – U.K

- June 1988 - Work experience in liaison Psychiatry, Human Sexology, and Community psychiatry

Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital.- London (UK)

- Work experience in Alcohol and Drug Abuse among U.K military personnel and their families.

1992 Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA)

-Senior Management Seminar (SMS) – six weeks

- Syndicate paper: Primary Health Care in Kenya; An Evaluative Report

1994 Nairobi Hospice

Certificate Course on Care of the terminally ill (HIV/AIDS and cancer patients mainly).

1994 University of Heidelberg, Germany

-Research Methodology – 6 weeks

2007  Equinet, Bagamoyo, Tanzania

–PRA Research Methodology in Primary Health Care-One week.

COMPUTER LITERACY

·  Windows 95/98/2000/XP

·  MS-Office 2003 suite

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Nov.2002

-To date Senior Lecturer

Department of Psychiatry,

College of Health Sciences,

University of Nairobi

August 1994 Lecturer, University of Nairobi

- Nov 2002

Jan 1994 Honorary lecturer, University of Nairobi,

- Aug 1994 Part time lecturer, United States International University (USIU)

- MMed in psychiatry

- M.A. In counselling psychology

June 1988 Senior Base Medical Officer (SBMO)

- Dec 1993 Moi Air Base (MAB) of Kenya Air Force, Nairobi

Oct. 1987

- June 1988 Attached to Guys Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital, London, UK

July 1987 Attached to Moi Air Base, Nairobi

- Oct 1987 - Development of Kenya Armed Forces Psychiatry services

Sept. 1984 Master of Medicine (Psychiatry)

- June 1987 Post-graduate studies

University of Nairobi

Oct. 1982 Senior Base Medical Officer (SBMO)

- Aug 1984 Laikipia Air Base (LAB) of Kenya Air Force (Nanyuki)

Oct. 1978

– Oct. 1982 Unit Medical Officer, Eastleigh Air Base of the Kenya Air Force (Nairobi).

Mar.1978

– Sept. 1978 Medical Officer, Provincial General Hospital, Nyeri

Mar. 1977 Kenyatta National Hospital

- Feb 1978 Internship in paediatrics and obs/gynae for six months in each discipline

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

1964-1968  International Chemical Industries (ICI) Chairman’s Scholarship for the best academic performance among the children of their employees in Kenya

1969-1977  Association of African Universities (AAU) to study in any African University situated outside Kenya

1980-1981  USA to study Aerospace Medicine in the USA

1984-1987  Govt. of Kenya to study psychiatry in the UoN

1987-1988  Govt. of Kenya to study psychiatry in the UK

1994 DAAD - to study research methodology in Germany

2007 Equienet- To study PRA research methodology in Bagamoyo-Tanzania

HONOURS AND AWARDS

·  Kenyatta Commemorative Medal

·  Presidential Instalation Medal

·  20th Annual Commemorative Medal

·  25th Annual Commemorative Medal

·  10th Great years of Nyayo Era Medal

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

(a)  Supervised

1994 Robbins Nyang’au Mosongo:

An evaluative study to determine the effectiveness of the Kenya enrolled community health nurse in Kenya. Diploma in Medical Education dissertation Kenya Medical Training College-Nairobi

1996 Nimrod Mwangi:

Child psychiatric morbidity in Kenya. A rural/urban comparative study. MMed Psychiatry dissertation.

1997 Josephine A. Omondi:

Psychiatric morbidity among patients visiting the Kenyatta

National Hospital Eye Specialists Clinic. MMed Psychiatry Dissertation University of Nairobi

1997 Jane P. M. Karicho:

Psychiatric morbidity among patients attending the Kenyatta National Hospital Diabetic Clinic. MMed Psychiatry Dissertation University of Nairobi

1998 Hitesh M. Maru:

Psychiatric morbidity among children appearing at the Nairobi Juvenile court. MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

1999 Gatere Ngugi:

The Prevalence of Tardive Dyskinesia among regular phenothiazine users in Kenya. MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

2003 Francisca A.Ongecha- Owuor

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among Motor Vehicle Accident Survivors Attending the

Orthopaedic and Trauma Clinic at Kenyatta Nnational Hospital, Kenya. MMed Psychiatry

Dissertation, University of Nairobi

Violet C.A. Okech:

Management of Parasuicide at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

2004 Donald A Kokonya

Compassio fatique andBurnout syndrome among medical workers at the Kenyatta National Hospital,Nairobi, Kenya. MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

Pacifica Onyancha Nvabuto

Psychiatric morbidity among sexually abused adult females attending Nairobi Women’s Hospital, Kenya. MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

Antony A Ong’any

Assessment pf the level and patterns of substance abuse among children and young persons in Nairobi M.Sc Clinical Psychology Dissertation, University of Nairobi

2005 Gibson M.Mareko,

The Relationship Between Drug Treatment Non-compliance and Psychiatric Diagnose among patients attending the out patient Department of Mathari Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.

MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

Joseph W.Njau,

Posttraumatic stress disorder among the heads of house holds of ethnic clash survivors in the Rift Valley Province, Kenya: A comparative study.

Japheth M. Ndegwa,.

Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus among Psychiatric patients admitted in Mathari Hospital.

MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

2006 Gerald K. Ibari

Psychological aspects of paediatric cancer patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital. M.Sc Clinical Psychology Dissertation, University of Nairobi

Catherine S. Mutisya.

The prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidity among sexually abused children and adolescents aged 7-17 years at Nairobi Women’s Hospital, Kenya. MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

.

Lukoye Atwoli, .

Posttraumatic stress disorder among Mau Mau concentration camp survivors in Kenya.

MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

Susan W.Hinga.

Psychiatric Morbidity among women survivors of domestic violence reporting to the women’s rights awareness program in Nairobi, Kenya.

MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

Paul Mulupi

Psychiatric morbidity among adolescents attending a primary health

care centre in a high population density urban community in Nairobi, Kenya.

MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

Elizabeth Mbatha Muli Karugu

Prevalence of vicarious traumatization among caretakers in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya

M.Sc Clinical Psychology Dissertation, University of Nairobi

2007  Thomas Muinde

The prevalence and patterns of ocular disorders among mentally ill patients in Mathari Hospital. MMed Ophthalmology Dissertation, University of Nairobi

Kinyanjui, J.

Quality of life amomg people living with epilepsy

MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

David Muthukia Irungu

Prevalence and patterns of use of alternative therapies amongst out patient clinic attendants in Mathari Hospital, Kenya. MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

(b)  Edited dissertations

Kisivuli

Psychiatric morbidity among leprosy patients at Alupe, Kenya.

MMed Psychiatry Dissertation, University of Nairobi

Khamis,T

Khat use among Youth in Eastleigh, Kenya

M.Sc Clinical Psychology Dissertation, University of Nairobi

Mwaura,J

Sexual behaviour among HIV positive persons in Kenya.

M.Sc Clinical Psychology Dissertation, University of Nairobi

Khasakhalla, L.I.

The view of secondary school adolescents on the psychosocial interactions from infancy with

their parents in Nairobi Province, Kenya.

M.Sc Clinical Psychology Dissertation, University of Nairobi

(c) Papers Published

1996 Dech,H.,Ndetei, D.M.,Richter, P.,Kathuku,D.M., Sandermann,S., Othieno, CJ., Mundt, C.,1996. Transcultural research on depression- Study concept and preliminary results from a Kenyan population.Europ. Psychiat.l1: Supp 4: 287s

2000  Othieno,C.J.,Kathuku,M.D.,Ndetei,M.D. Substance abuse in out patients attending rural

and urban health centres in Kenya.East African Medical Journal 2000..Vol.77 : 592-597

2000  Othieno,C.J.,Obondo, A.,Kathuku,M.D.,Ndetei,M.D.,Pattern of substanceuse among Kenyan street children.South African Journal of child and adolescent mental health.Vol.12. No 2 :145-50

2002 Gatere N.,: Othieno, C..J, Kathuku, M.D; The Prevalence of Tardive Dyskinesia among psychiatric in-patients at Mathari Hosital, Nairobi, Kenya.East African Medical Journal. Nov.2002

2003 Maru, H.M., Kathuku, D..M., Ndetei, D..M.

Psychiatric morbidity among children appearing at the Nairobi Juvenile court. East

African Medical Journal .June 2003

2003 Maru, H.M., Kathuku, D..M., Ndetei, D..M.

Substance abuse among children appearing at the Nairobi Juvenile court. . East

African Medical Journal .June 2003

2004 Ongecha, F. Kathuku.D.M. Othieno, C.J. Ndetei, D.M. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Among Motor Vehicle Accident Survivors Attending the Orthopaedic and Trauma Clinic

at Kenyatta Nnational Hospital, Kenya. . East African Medical Journal .July 2004

2005 Kisivuli J A, Othieno C J, Mburu J M, Kathuku D M, Obondo A A & Nasokho P W (2005).

Psychiatric morbidity among leprosy patients in Teso and Busia Districts of Western Kenya.

East African Medical Journal, Vol. 82 no9, 452-456. - 2005

2007 Lukoye Atwoli, .

Posttraumatic stress disorder among Mau Mau concerntration camp survivors in Kenya.

East African Medical Journal .July 2007

(d) Book Chapters Written

Ndetei, DM., Kasina R., Kathuku DM., (2006). Psychological Response to the Bombing of the America Embassy in Nairobi in: Reyes G. and Jacobs G. Handbook of Interventional disaster Psychology Vol. 2, Chapter 7, page 103-124, Praeger perspectives, London. – 2006 www.praeger.com

(e) Presentatrions at conferences

2004 Ongecha, F. Kathuku.D.M. Othieno, C.J. Ndetei, D.M. Substance Use Among Motor

Vehicle Accident Survivors Attending the Orthopaedic and Trauma Clinic

at Kenyatta Nnational Hospital, Kenya. . Proceedings of the World Psychiatric

Regional conference, Arusha, Tanzania., April 2004

Okech:V. C.A. Kathuku.D.M. Othieno, C.J. Ndetei, D.M

Management of Parasuicide at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya. Proceedings of the World

Psychiatric Regional conference, Arusha, Tanzania., April 2004

2005

Kathuku, D.M., Maru, H., Kathuku, M.S, Kioy, . EEG and DSM-IV diagnoses among psychiatric patients in Mathari Hospital, Kenya ; a five years retrospective study. World

Psychiatric Regional conference, CapeTown, South Africa, April 2005

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2006 Onyancha, P, Kathuku.D.M. Ndetei, D.M

Psychiatric morbidity among sexually assaulted adult females in Kenya. Proceedings of the

World Psychiatric Regional conference ,Addis Abeba, Ethiopia., March, 2006

2007 Presentations made at the World Psychiatric

Regional conference, Nairobi, Kenya., March, 2007

WESY5-4 - Symposium

Psychiatric Morbidity among Women Survivors of Domestic Violence Reporting to the

Women’s Rights Awareness Programme in Nairobi, Kenya

Hinga S.W.1, Othieno C.J.2, Kathuku D.M.2

1Mathari Hospital, 2University of Nairobi Medical School, Department of Psychiatry,

Nairobi, Kenya

WEOS13-6 - Free Oral Session

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder among the Heads of Households of Ethnic Clashes Survivors

in the Rift Valley Province, Kenya: A Comparative Study

Njau J.W.1, Ndetei D.M.2, Mburu J.M.2, Kathuku D.M.2

1Nakuru Provincial Hospital, Nakuru, Kenya, 2University of Nairobi, Department of Psychiatry, Nairobi,

Kenya

WEOS23-2 - Free Oral Session

Substance Abuse in a Community in Transition from Nomadic to Sedentarization in Kenya

Mburu J.M.1, Kathuku D.M.1, Kathuku M.S.2

1University of Nairobi, Department of Psychiatry, Nairobi, Kenya, 2Thika District Hospital, Thika, Kenya

THOS13-4 - Free Oral Session

Psychiatric Morbidity among Adolescents Attending a Primary Health Care Centre in a HighPopulation Density Urban Community in Nairobi

Mulupi P.1, Kathuku D.M.2, Othieno C.J.2

1Nairobi, Kenya, 2University of Nairobi Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Nairobi, Kenya

THOS13-5 - Free Oral Session

General Patterns of Substance Abuse among Children and Young Persons in Nairobi

Ongany A.A.1, Kathuku D.M.2, Ndetei D.M.3, Othieno C.J.2, Mburu J.M.2

1University Of Nairobi, Department of Nursing Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya, 2University Of Nairobi, Dept.of Psychiatry, Nairobi, Kenya, 3University of Nairobi and Africa Mental Health Research Foundation,

Nairobi, Kenya

THOS22-4 - Free Oral Session

Psychological Aspects of Paediatric Cancer Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital

Ibari G.K.1, Kathuku D.M.1, Ndetei D.M.1, Mwanda O.W.1

1University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

THPOS14 - Poster Presentation Session

Evaluation of MOH District Mental Health Service Personel in Kenya (A KAP Study)

Kathuku D.M.1, King’ondu T.M.2, Kiima D.M.3, Jenkins R.4, Njenga F.5

1University of Nairobi, Dept. of Psychiatry, Nairobi, Kenya, 2Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi, Kenya,

3Mental Health, Nairobi, Kenya, 4WHO Collaborating Center (Mental Health), Institute of Psychiatry, Kings

College London, London, United Kingdom, 5Kenya Psychiatric Association, Nairobi, Kenya

THPOS15 - Poster Presentation Session

The Way Forward for GOK-Mental Health Services: A Workshop Report (18 – 22nd Sept., 2006)

Kathuku D.M.M.1, King’ondu T.M.2, Kiima D.M.3, Jenkins R.4, Njenga F.5, Atwoli L.6

1University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2Kenya Medical Training College, Nairobi, Kenya, 3Mental Health,

Nairobi, Kenya, 4WHO Collaborating Center (Mental Health), Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London,

London, United Kingdom, 5Kenya Psychiatric Association, Nairobi, Kenya, 6Garissa Provincial Hospital, Provincial Psychiatrist, Garissa, Kenya

THPOS56 - Poster Presentation Session

General Health Problems in Substance Abusers among Children and Young Persons in Nairobi

Ongany A.1, Kathuku D.M.2, Ndetei D.M.3, Othieno C.J.2, Mburu J.M.2

1University of Nairobi, Department of Nursing Sciences, Nairobi, Kenya, 2University of Nairobi, Dept. of Psychiatry, Nairobi, Kenya, 3University of Nairobi and Africa Mental Health Research Foundation, Nairobi,

Kenya

THPOS58 - Poster Presentation Session

Prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidity among Sexually Abused Children and Adolescents Aged 7-17

Years at the Nairobi Women’s Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya

Syengo - Mutisya C.M.1, Kathuku D.M.2, Ndetei D.M.3

1Machakos General Hospital, Marsabit, Kenya, 2University of Nairobi, Department of Psychiatry, Nairobi,

Kenya, 3University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya