Paul Nyaga Mbatia
Curriculum Vitae
PAUL NYAGA MBATIA (Ph.D.)
Curriculum Vitae for Dr. Paul Nyaga Mbatia
Office Address:
Department of Sociology
University of Nairobi
P.O. Box 30197
Nairobi
Mobile Phone:0722-779-811
Office Phone:254-020-318262 EXT. 28167
Fax/Phone:254-020-212342
Email address:
Private (Permanent) Address:
P.O. Box 52702
City Square, 00200
Nairobi
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Date of Birth:March 13, 1960
Marital Status:Married, three children
Religion:Christian
Nationality:Kenyan
EDUCATION PROFILE:
PH.D. (Sociology)
Indiana University, Department of Sociology, USA, 1996
M.A. (Sociology)
University of Nairobi (Kenya), Department of Sociology, 1988
B.A. (Economics & Sociology)
University of Nairobi (Kenya), 1985
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1980 – 81Teacher, Karingu Secondary School, Murang’a, Kenya
Subjects Taught: Mathematics, Geography and Commerce
Other Activities: Games Master and Soccer Coach
1982Research Assistant, Institute for Development Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Project: World Bank Project on “Assessment of the Impact of the 1977/78 Coffee Boom in Kenya.
Activity: Interviewing respondents in rural Kenya.
1984Research Assistant, Mazingira Environmental Institute, Kenya.
Project: Evaluation study on Mazingira’s Agro-Forestry Projects in Rural Kenya.
Activity: Interviewing respondents in rural Kenya.
1987Graduate Assistant, Institute for Development Studies (IDS), University of
Nairobi, Kenya.
Project: Evaluation of Overseas Training in Kenya.
Activity: Literature Review.
1988-89Planning Officer, Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Ministry of Planning
and National Development, Kenya.
Professional Duties: Training interviewers, organizing fieldwork, organizing CBS data, computerization of data analyzing processes, publishing Government of Kenya Reports and documents (e.g., “Economic Survey” and “Development Plan”, and data management and circulation.
Administrative Duties: Deputy Head of Section, general administration.
Training: “Computer Application to Planning and Data Management” (Word Perfect, Disk Operating Systems (DOS), Spreadsheet Lotus 1-2-3, and Dbase III Plus), Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA), Kenya.
1989-1992Assistant Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
CURRENT POSITION:
SENIOR LECTURER & CHAIRMAN, DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
Academic Areas of Interest:
Research Methods – Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
Sociology of Development: Actors in the Development Process at Macro and Micro-levels.
The Delivery and Management of Social Services -- Health, Education and Housing in Developing Countries.
TEACHING DUTIES:
Undergraduate Level
1)Introduction to Sociology
2)Rural Sociology
3)Methods of Social Investigation
4)Social Theory I & II
5)Social Change and Development
Postgraduate Courses Taught:
1)Advanced Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics
2)Comparative International Development
3)Health Care Systems in Developing Countries
4)Proposal Writing
SUBSTANTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES IN THE DEPARTMENT
1996-1998Chairman, Income Generative Activities (IGA): This entailed managing and use of computers and a fax machine in the department on commercial basis.
1998-2001Department Coordinator, Module II (Parallel) Programme:
As the coordinator of Module II programme, I performed the following duties:
1)Facilitating the initiation of 3 Module II (Parallel) programmes in the department viz. (a) Two Diploma-level programmes; (b) B.A. Programme and (c) M.A. (Sociology) programme with 7 clusters of specialization.
2)Marketing the Department’s Module II programmes to the Kenyan public. This entailed working as the Public Relations Person for the department.
3)Managing the 3 Department’s Module II programmes: This task involved liaising with the Chairman of the Department to (a) identify the respective courses to be taught in a semester, (b) allocating courses identified to the lecturers; (c) preparing lecture and exam timetables for departmental based Module II courses; (d) preparing monthly payment schedules for the lecturers and support staff; (e) monitoring the overall teaching, examination and payment of Module II courses and (f) representing the department at the Faculty Module II Income Generating Activities (IGA) committee.
4)Providing essential information to new and continuing Module II students. This task entailed provision of advisory and counseling services to Module II students especially during the beginning of every semester.
5)Preparing and presenting periodical updates on the progress of Module II programmes in the Department.
2002 -Chairman, Department postgraduate committee. In this capacity, I process all postgraduate applications to the department, provide advisory services to new and continuing M.A. students, allocate supervisors to M.A. students, and monitor the progress of M.A. students in the department.
OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES IN THE DEPARTMENT/FACULTY:
1990-92Time-tabling Officer, Department of Sociology
1996-Member, Departmental Forward Planning Committee: This committee acts like the “cabinet” of the Department; it is always called upon by the Chairman to make crucial decision for the department.
1999Faculty of Arts Representative, College Academic Board.
SUPERVISION OF POST-GRADUATE STUDENTS:
1996 -M.A. Students Supervised and Graduated:
1)Gathungu, Samson Mbuthia. He wrote an M.A. thesis entitled: Impact of Income Generating Groups on Refugee’s. The Case of Ifo Camp in Garissa District. Gathungu graduated in 1998 and currently he is working as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for Care Kenya, Garissa.
2)Shauri, Halimu Suleiman. He wrote an M.A. thesis entitled: Health Care Reforms in Kenya: The Performance of the District Health Management Boards in the Coast Province of Kenya. Shauri graduated in 2000 and is currently working as a Tutorial Fellow at Kenyatta University.
3)Mwangi, Mercy Wanjiku. She wrote a thesis entitled The Problem of Domestic Waste and Sludge Disposal in Low-income Urban Residential Areas: The Case of Industrial Area Slums, Viwandani Location, Nairobi. Mwangi graduated in 2001 and is currently a Research Assistant with the National Agency for Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NACADA).
4)Wafula K. Elizabeth. She wrote a Project Paper entitled Women’s Participation in Adult Literacy Programme in Bungoma District of Kenya. Wafula graduated in 2001 and is currently the Director, Department of Adult Education, Kenya.
5)Joseph N. Mindo. He wrote a Project Paper entitled The Role and Challenges of Kenyan Trade Unions in the Context of Macro-economic Reforms. Mindo graduated in 2002 and is currently working with Telcom, Kenya
6)Rhoda Malemba Lewa. She wrote a Project Paper entitled Capacity Building Programmes (CBPs) Amongst Women Groups in Mombasa District, Kenya. Lewa graduated in 2002 and is currently working with UNAIDS, Nairobi
7)Celina Atieno Ogutu. She wrote a Project Paper entitled Wife Inheritance Among the Luo Community: Its Nature, Functions, Practice and Potential for the Spread of HIV/AIDS in Siaya District. Oguti graduated in 2002 and is currently working with a local NGO
8)Salome A.O. Onyango. She wrote a Project Paper entitled Home-Based Care for Patients with HIV/AIDS: A Case Study of East and West Karachuonyo Divisions of Rachuonyo District, Kenya. Onyango graduated in 2002 and is currently working as a high school teacher
9)Zakayo N. Ongeri. He wrote a Project Paper entitled The Effects of Occupational Health and Safety Policies in a Tea Factory in Kenya. Ongeri graduated in 2002 and is currently working as a Senior Administrative Manager with Kenya Tea Development Authority (KTDA).
10)Joan Mwende Kiema-Ngunnzi. She wrote a Project Paper entitled An Assessment of Recovery Strategies of the 1998 Nairobi Bomb Disaster Victims: A Case Study of Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Mwende graduated in 2002 and is currently working as Senior Administrator in charge of quality control with the TSC.
11)Christine Ikiara. She wrote a Project Paper entitled Towards Sustainable Management of Urban Solid Waste: A Study of the Nairobi City Council-Private Sector Collaboration in the Management of Solid Waste.
12)Jacqueline N. Githinji. She wrote a Project Paper entitled Participation of Women in Trade Union Leadership in Kenya: A Case Study of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT).
2001– Ph.D. Students Supervised & Graduated
Charles O.N. Kimamo. He wrote a Ph.D. Thesis entitled: Psychological Determinants of Problem Behaviour in Secondary School Adolescents in Kenya.
Samson Martin Radeny. He wrote a Ph.D. thesis entitled: Single Motherhood and Its Implications for Girls Education: The case of Kisumu City, Kenya.
Salim Nungari. Impact of Female Genital Mutilation in selected Keyan communities (Forthcoming)
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS:
- ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
1)Mauri Yambo and Paul N. Mbatia. 1991. “Social Economic Indicators and Farming Practices”, in Mauri Yambo (eds.) Situational Socio-Economic Analysis of 10 Selected Sub-Locations of Kitui District. University of Nairobi.
2)York W. Bradshaw, Paul N. Mbatia, Claudia B. Sershen. 1994. “A Threatened Generation: Impediments to Children’s Quality of Life in Kenya,” in Troubled Children edited by Joel Best. Aldine de Gruyter Publishers, New York.
3)Judith Mbula Bahemuka and Paul N. Mbatia, 1995. Sustainable Human Development: A Situational Analysis of Kenya. United Nations Development Programs (UNDP), Kenya.
4)Mbatia, Paul Nyaga. 1996. “Provision of Health Care by the State in Kenya: A Fragile State Versus Civil Society”. Unpublished Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Sociology, Indiana University, USA.
5)Mbatia, Paul Nyaga; Njoka Murimi et al. 1997. Local Authority Development Programme (LAPD) Guidelines: Revised Manual 1. Ministry of Local Government, Kenya.
6)Nzioka, Charles and Mbatia, Paul. 2002. “Community-Based Research Methodologies” in Bahemuka Judith and Susan Nkinyangi (eds.) Women: Basic Education, Community Health and Sustainable Development (PP 83 – PP 90). Monograph of Papers Presented at a Strategic Planning Workshop, University of Nairobi: UNESCO
7)Paul N. Mbatia and York W. Bradshaw. 2003. “Responding to Crisis of Health Care Utilization in Central Kenya Amid Economic Decline” in African Studies Review, 46(1): PP 69-92.
8)Paul N. Mbatia et al. 2005. Challenges of implementing Free Primary Education in Kenya: Assessment Report. UNESCO: Nairobi
9)Paul N. Mbatia et al. 2005. Challenges of implementing Free Primary Education in Kenya: Assessment Report: Experiences from the districts. UNESCO: Nairobi
10)Ynalvez, Marcus, Ricardo B. Duque, Paul Mbatia, R. Sooryamoorthy,Antony Palackal,andWesley Shrum. “When do scientists adopt the internet? Dimensions of connectivity in developing areas” in Scientometrics Vol. 63 (1), 2005.
11)Ricardo B. Duque, Marcus Ynalvez, R. Sooryamoorthy, Paul Mbatia, Dan-Bright Dzorgbo, and Wesley Shrum. Collaboration parandox: Scientific productivity, the Internet, and problems of research in developing areas (Forthcoming in Social Studies of Science).
- SELECTED RESEARCH & ACADEMIC REPORTS FOR REPUTABLE ORGANIZATIONS:
1)Mbatia, Paul Nyaga et al. 1997. “Planning problems in Kenyan local authorities: A situation analysis of seven local authorities”. Report prepared for the Ministry of Local Authorities and GTZ-Small Towns Development Projects (STDP).
2)Mbatia, Paul Nyaga et al. 1998. “The road traffic accidents in Kenya: Health equity and the policy/program dilemma”. A report prepared for AMREF, Nairobi.
3)Mbatia, Paul Nyaga; Faith Thuita and D. Ongere. 1998. “A proposal to expand eligibility criteria for admission into MPH programme”. Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi.
4)Mbatia, Paul Nyaga. 1999. “Capacity building among NGOs in Africa: Practices and methods of capacity building among three selected NGOs in Kenya”. Report prepared for the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Nairobi, Kenya.
5)Mbatia, Paul Nyaga. 1999. “CBO capacity assessment: Kenya country report.” Report prepared for PLAN International, Kenya.
6)Mbatia, Paul Nyaga; Enos H.N. Njeru and Agostino M. Zamberia. 2001. “Crime and street families survey in Eastlands, Nairobi”. Report prepared for the Nairobi Central Business District Association (NCBDA).
7)Mbatia, Paul Nyaga and Edward Oyugi. 2002. “Capacity building training on project monitoring, evaluation and conflict management.” A report prepared for CARE Kenya.
- OTHER RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY REPORTS:
1990Research: Food Production, Nutrition, and Health in Rural Kenya
Paper Related to Research: Paul N. Mbatia. “Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Food, Nutrition and Health in Rural Kenya”. Research Sponsored by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) through Department of Food and Nutrition, University of Nairobi.
Research: Problems of Women in the Agricultural Sector of Kenya.
Paper Related to Research: Judith Mbula, C.B.K. Nzioka and Paul N. Mbatia. “Women Leaders in Agriculture: A Kenyan Case Study.” Published by Winrock International Institute of Agricultural Development (USA).
1991Research: Grain Management, Farm Practices, and the Impact of Great Grain Borer (Maize Pest) in a Rural District of Kenya (Taita-Taveta).
Paper Related to Research: Judith Mbula and Paul N. Mbatia. “Socio-Economic Study of Farm Practices in Taita-Taveta District: A Case Study of Great Grain Borer”. Sponsored by a German Non-Governmental Organization (GTZ).
Research: The problem of Street Boys in Nairobi
Reported Related to Research: Paul N. Mbatia. “Undugu Society of Kenya: An Evaluation Report on its Parking Boys Program”. Sponsored by Norwegian Church Aid (NCA), Kenya.
1995Research: Sustainable Human Development
Report Related to Research: Judith Mbula Bahemuka and Paul N. Mbatia, 1995. “Sustainable Human Development: A Situational Analysis of Kenya”. A report funded by and prepared for United Nations Development Programs (UNDP), Kenya.
Research: The role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) within the social structure of African societies.
Report Related to Research: Mbatia, Paul Nyaga (1996). “The history and challenges of development in Africa: Exploring the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in development within the social structure of African societies”. A paper presented during a project design workshop organized by Africa Education Fund International held at Nairobi, Ngong Hills Hotel, from 25th to 29th November 1996.
1996Research: Review and evaluation of the experiences, assessment of strengths and weaknesses of the village health committees and community pharmacies, which constitute the Bamako Initiative (BI) in Kisumu Municipality.
Report Related to Research: Mbatia et al. 1997. “Evaluation of Kisumu Municipality Bamako Initiative community pharmacies, activities and associated infrastructure.” A report prepared by the National Health Research and Development Centre (NHRDC) for the Department of International Development (DFID)/ODA.
Research: A study to establish baseline indicators for democracy and governance strategic objective and to assess democratic progress in Kenya.
Report Related to Research: Ndegwa, N. Stephen and Paul N. Mbatia. 1997. “Baseline study for democracy and governance strategic objective for Kenya. A report prepared for United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Research: Strengthening the United Nations system in Kenya and preparation of United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDF) through the compilation of Common Country Assessment (CCA) report.
Report Related to Research: Deloitte and Touche, 1997. “United Nations common country assessment for Kenya.” A report prepared for all the UN agencies in Kenya through the office of the UN Resident Coordinator, Kenya.
Research: Baseline survey on Democracy and Governance Strategic Objective. A study on NGOs funded by USAID/Kenya.
Report Related to Research: Ndegwa, N. Stephen and Paul N. Mbatia 1997. “Baseline study for democracy and Governance Strategic Objective in Kenya.” A report prepared for United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
1997Research: Impact assessment of K-MAP business growth and SAMED’s social development assistants (SDA) training projects.
Report Related to Research: “Impact assessment of the SDA training project”. A report prepared for the Department for International Development (DFID) British Development Division in Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya.
Research: A (KAP) survey on Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs) in Nairobi – funded by AMREF and Rockefeller Foundation.
Report Related to Research: “Social determinants of health outcomes of people injured in traffic road accidents (RTAs) in Kenya”. A paper prepared for the Social Science and Medicine Journal.
Research: A study on the effectiveness and potential for capacity building among selected NGOs in Kenya, funded by IDRC, Kenya.
Research: An annual evaluation of Democracy and Governance strategic Objective among NGOs funded by USAID/Kenya.
Report Related to Research: Ndegwa, N. Stephen and Paul N. Mbatia 1997. “A Baseline study for democracy and Governance Strategic Objective in Kenya.” A report prepared for United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
1999Research: Evaluation of Democracy Seminars Program Organized by the
Public Law Institute (PLI) and Marquette University, USA. The program and the evaluation are funded by USAID, Kenya.
Reported Related to Research: Evaluation Report of Democracy Seminars Organized by the Public Law Institute (PLI) and Marquette University, USA.
2000Research: An annual evaluation of Democracy and Governance Strategic Objective among NGOs funded by USAID/Kenya.
Report Related to Research: Paul N. Mbatia and 1997. “A survey report on USAID’s democracy and Governance Strategic Objective in Kenya.” A report prepared for United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Research: Vocational Training Needs Assessment in Thika
Report Related to Research: Paul N. Mbatia and Agostino M. Zamberia. “Vocational training needs assessment in Thika Program Unit”. A report prepared for PLAN International, Kenya.
Research Activity: Preparation of training materials on capacity building for Community Owned Resource Persons (CORPS)
Report Related to Research: Paul N. Mbatia and E.N. Njeru. A Capacity building training report and a manual for CORPS. Documents prepared for PLAN International, Kenya.
2001Research Activity: PLAN International Documentation Project in Phase-out areas.
Report Related to Research Activity: Plan International: Review and Documentation Project in Kiambu Program Unit (PU)
2002Research Activity: Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects Among Pastoralists of North Eastern Kenya
Report Related to Research: Edward Oyugi and Paul N. Mbatia. Capacity Building Training on Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Conflict Management. A Report prepared for CARE Kenya.
Research Activity: Review of training curriculum for Tom Mboya labour college
Report Related to Research: Mbatia, Paul Nyaga. The Training Programme and Curriculum of Tom Mboya Labour College, Kisumu, Kenya: A Revie and Modernization of the Current Curriculum. A Report prepared for ILO, SLAREA Project
2003Research Activity: A Baseline Survey of Out of School Children in Nyeri District, Kenya
Report Related to the Activity: Paul N. Mbatia, Bernard N. Ndonga and James Chuma. A Baseline Survey on the Problems, Needs and Opportunities of Out of School Children in Nyeri District. A Report prepared for UNICEF Country Office, Nairobi
2004Research Activity: Assessment of the Impact of National Civic Education Programme in Kenya
Report Related to Research: Steven E. Finkel; Paul N. Mbatia and David Leuthold. The Impact of the Kenya National Civic Programme on Democratic Attitudes, Knowledge, Values, and Behaviour. A Report prepared for Management Systems International (MSI)
Research Activity: The Challenge of HIV/AIDS Among the Anglican Churches of Africa
Report Related to Research: Paul N. Mbatia, Peter Nderitu, Jane Nyaga and James Chuma. Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa (CAPA). A Training Manual for Church Leaders