CURRICULUM VITAE RAZIA MBARAKA (FEBRUARY, 2014) 1. PERSONAL DATA NAME : Razia J. Mbaraka DATE OF BIRTH : 15.06.1964 PLACE OF BIRTH : Sabatia Location, Koibatek District NATIONAITY : Kenyan MARITAL STATUS : Married ADDRESS: OFFICE: ADDRESS: HOME: P.O. Box, 14, MOI UNIVERSITY TEL NUMBER : 0721910671 E-MAIL : raziarjm@yahoo.com CAREER OBJECTIVE School of Human Resource & Development, P.O. Box 3900. To associate with a progressive organization that enhances my knowledge and skills according to the latest trends and to become part of a team that dynamically provide a work sphere to extract my inherent skills Driven by the desire for continuous growth and career development, I do enjoy challenge seeking opportunity to learn and improve skills for the well being of self, my organization and the community. 2. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2009-2013 : Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management (Strategic Management Option), School of Business and Economics, 2005 2007 : Master of Philosophy in Human Resource Development School of Human Resource Development, Moi University 2000 2003 : Bachelor of Business Management (Human Resource Option) School of Business and Economics, Moi University: 1992 1994 : Diploma in Technical Education Programme (Business Studies) Kenya Technical Teachers College Quality of Performance: Course Cumulative GPA of 10.26 (First Class Diploma) (Including Teaching Practice) 1
1983 1985 : Kenya Government Secretarial College, KNEC Single & Group Certificates in the following subjects: Office Practice II Commerce II Secretarial Duties II Business English III Office Management III Shorthand III (120 w.p.m.) Typewriting III (50 w.p.m.) 1979 1982 : Eldama Ravine Girls High School Certificate attained: Kenya Certificate of Education O Level 1972 1978 : Sabatia Primary School Certificate attained: Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) 3. WORKING EXPERIENCE Feb., 2014 to date Lecturer Jan.,, 2012 to Jan., 2014: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Development Studies, School of Human Resource Development DUTIES: Teaching and supervision Courses taught: BHR 102: Principles of Management BSM 109: Principles of Marketing IRD 103: Development Concepts and Applications IRD 200: State, Society and Development BHR 309: Cross-cultural Management BHR 304: Manpower Planning BHR 408: Career Development BSM 405 Performance Management CMM 402 Communication in HRD BHR 412 Project Supervision HRD 864: Organizational Change and Development HRD 861: Advanced Human Resource Management SUPERVISION: Currently supervising two Masters students at the Dept. of History, Political Science & Public Administration and Dept of Development Studies (HRM). January 2011 January 2012 Part time Teaching, Dept. of History, Political Science & Public Administration. Courses taught: -PSA 323: Human Resource Management -PSA 210: Principles of Management August, 2010 to Dec, 2012: Administrative Officer, Grade 12 School of Arts & Social Sciences, Moi University 2
DUTIES: o Handling examination matters o Student Registration o Maintenance of Nominal rolls o Compilation and maintenance of the study records of the students o Indications of cases of withdrawals and deferments o Preparation of meeting agendas o Taking and writing minutes of meetings o Action on Board Recommendations o General office administrative assignments May 2007- Aug. 2010: Senior Administrative Assistant (E/F) DUTIES: o Handling examination matters o Student Registration o Maintenance of Nominal rolls o Compilation and maintenance of the study records of the students o Indications of cases of withdrawals and deferments o Preparation of meeting agendas o Taking and writing minutes of meetings o Action on Board Recommendations o General office administrative assignments 1998 2007: Secretary Grade E Office of the Vice Chancellor DUTIES: o Making Appointments o Answering and making telephone calls o Handling mail and writing simple routine correspondence on own initiative o Taking charge of files and documents including classified materials o Preparation of files/folders for meetings o Guiding and supervising junior staff o Receiving and attending to visitors and handling routine administrative tasks in the office independently o Checking typewritten work for correctness and proper layout 1997 1998: Secretary Grade D, University of Nairobi, Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, (Administration & Finance) 1994 1997: Secretary Grade C, University of Nairobi, Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, (Administration & Finance) DUTIES o Recording dictation in shorthand and transcribing it in typewritten form o Typing from drafts o Making appointments o Dealing with enquiries o Answering and making telephone calls 3
o Handling mail and writing simple routing correspondence on own initiative/taking charge of files and documents including classified materials o Preparation of files/folders for meetings o Guiding and supervising junior staff within the office o Receiving and attending to visitors and handling routine administrative tasks in the office independently o Checking typewritten work for correctness and proper layout o Undertaking routine clerical and office duties. 1991 1991 : Egerton University, Secretary Grade B, Office of the Principal, Laikipia College Campus 1987-1991 : Shorthand Typist Grade I, Job Group G Office of the Provincial Director of Agriculture, Rift Valley Province 1985-1987 : Shorthand Typist Grade II, Job Group F Office of the Provincial Director of Agriculture, Rift Valley Province 4. PUBLICATIONS Mbaraka Razia (2013). The Role of Cosmopolitan Manager in Effecting Change; Insights from Kenyan Organizations. European Journal of Business and Management. Vol. 5. No. 10 pp 190-194 Maket Lydia, Mbaraka Razia (2012). Internationalization of Higher Education: Rationale, Collaborations and its Implications. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development. Vol. 1. No.4 pp 365-372 Mbaraka R. J. (2011) Factors Influencing Commitment to Work: A case of Secretaries in Kenyan Public Universities with Examples from Eldoret., VDM Verlag Dr. Muller GmbH & Co. KG, Germany ISBN NO. 9783639336054 5. PAPER PRESENTATIONS Mbaraka R. J.; Maket L. & Lagat D. Internationalization of Higher Education: Rationale, Collaborations and its Implications. A paper presented at the 6 th International annual Conference, Moi University 7-11 th September, 2010 Kibas P., Mbaraka R., Maket L.: The Impediments of SMEs Growth: A Kenyan Perspective. A paper presented at the 6 th International annual Conference, 7 th 11 th September, 2010, Margaret Thatcher Library, Moi University 6. SHORT COURSES/SEMINARS/FORUMS ATTENDED A one-day Online/Blended Learning Pedagogy and Technology Workshop organized by the Institute of Open & Distance Learning, Moi University July, 2013 Human Resource Professional Forum held at Sirikwa Hotel, Eldoret on 19 th July, 2013 Human Resource Professional Forum held at Hilton Hotel Nairobi on 13 th June, 2013 4
A 2-day Seminar on Women and Leadership: Sharing Minds, Changing Lives organized by the Institute for Gender Equity, Research and Development, Moi University on 9 th and 10 th March, 2011. A 1-day participation in Time Management & Understanding Leadership. Seminar held on 19 th October, 2010 at Main Campus. A 1-day training on Quality Management Systems, 7 th August, 2008 A 2-day Effective Secretary of Moi University Workshop held at Hotel Sirikwa 12 th to 13 th February, 1999. A 4 day Secretary of the 90s Seminar held between 13 th and 18 th October, 1997 at the Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, organized by the School of Professional Studies. A 3-months Computer Application course in Ms-Windows at Kenya Technical Teachers College 1996 A 2-week course in Computer Applications course at the Centre for Nuclear Science Techniques, Nairobi 31 st August to 14 th September, 1994. A 2-week workshop in Computer Applications Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology, Nakuru 22 nd November 3 rd November, 1993. 7. MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY: BOG/PTA of Kipkeino Boys High School, Eldoret (May 2013 to date) Institute of Human Resource Management Representing Moi University at the Moi University Primary School Management Committee (2006 to date) Moi University Alumni Mosop-Ga Women Group 8. REFEREES Dr. J. Changach, School of Education, P.O. Box 3900, Prof. L. Mulongo Head, Dept. of Development Studies P.O. Box 3900, Prof. J. M. Boit, Registrar, (Academics, Research & Extension), 5
P.O. Box 3900, 6