CURRICULUM VITAE (C.V) PROFILE FOR Dr. Rev. Davis M. Gatua
Name : Dr. Rev. Davis M. Gatua Nationality : Kenyan Marital Status : Married Date of Birth : 27th December, 1966 Languages : English and Kiswahili Religion : Christian Contact Address : P.O Box 106-20102 Elburgon-Kenya Mobile Phone - 0721-911717 E-Mail - dmgatua@yahoo.com EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND DATE SCHOOL/COLLEGE QUALIFICATION 2009-2013 Egerton University Ph.D (Counselling Psychology) 2004-2008 Egerton University M.E.d (Guidance and Counselling) 1998-2001 Lee University B.SC (Hon) 1991 1993 Meru Teachers College P1 Certificate 1987 1988 Michinda High School A Level Certificate 1983 1986 Kambala Secondary School O Level Certificate 1976 1982 Kimkasa Primary School CPE Certificate PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION DATE INSTITUTION QUALIFICATION Sep 22nd 2015 Kenyatta University Training on Research A approaches Sep. 29th 2015 Kenyatta University Training on Curriculum Development July 27th 2015 Kenyatta University Training on Module Writing June 2015 Kenyatta university Training on Dugs & Substance Abuse 2014-On Going Maranatha College Diploma in Counsellor Supervision 2013 Maranatha College Counsellor Supervision Cert. 2013 Maranatha College T.O.T Certificate 5 th -30 th March 2012 Baringo GTI Cert. Senior Management Course 24 th -26 th Feb. 2011 MSPS Cert. Performance Management 27 th 1 st Oct, 2010 Ministry of State for Public Psychological Debriefing & Trauma Service Counselling 4 th 8 th Oct, 2010 Ministry of State for Counselling Skills Enhancement Public Service 22 nd -26 th Sept. 2010 Drugs & Substance Abuse Counselling & Treatment 15 th -26 th April, 2010 Ministry of State for
Public Service Induction Course 24 th -27 th -April 2010 Nowbelieve Int. Certificate in Leadership & Conflict Resolution 2003 2004 Njoro Bible College Diploma Chaplaincy 2003 2004 Ministerial Internship Programme Diploma Psychology 2001 2002 Barnabas T. Consortium Advanced Certificate in Pastoral Counseling 2000 BTC Certificate in Counseling Dec 17 th -26 th 2002 UNCDP Certificate in Drug & Substance Abuse Dec 2001- Feb2002 PCEA Certificate in HIV/Aids Educator Aug3rd 4 th 2001 Daystar University Certificate in Peace & Reconciliation 2000 2001 DTC Certificate in Pastoral Care & Counseling 2009 USAID Certificate in Counseling & Guidance Hiv/Aids 1999 BTC Certificate in Christian Counseling POSITIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE: DATE EMPLOYER DESIGNATION 2015- Feb Kenyatta University Associate Chair-PG Committee-Dpt of Psychology 2015-Feb Kenyatta University Coordinator Outreach Program-Dpt of Psychology 2014-1st Dec Kenyatta University Lecturer Department of Psychology 2010 Egerton University Part Time Lecturer 2011 Mount Kenya University Part Time Lecturer 2010 2012 Discipleship College Part time Lecturer (Psychology- Degree Program) 2009-2014 Ministry of Devolution-Dpsm Chief Psychological Counsellor 2007 2009 TSC Michinda Secondary School HOD - G &C, Teacher 2006 2009 Njoro B.C Part -Time Part Time Lecturer (Psychology) 2003-2004 TSC- Sitoito Secondary Teacher, HOD G&C, Handball Technician 1995-2002 TSC St. Peters Boys Senior Teacher, School Counselor 1994 TSC Lomolo School Assistant Teacher, Cu Patron 1994 2009 KNEC Supervision of National Exams 26 th July-6 th Sep 2009 KNBS Census Senior Supervisor
2002 ECK Deputy Presiding Officer VOLUNTARY INVOLVEMENT & EXPERIENCE DATE INSTITUTION RESPONSIBILITY Dec.13th & 19th Dec. PLWDs Distribution of Christmas Gifts Oct. 17th 2015 Kenyatta University Maragwa Medical Camp Oct. 2015 Kenyatta University KU FH KUCOPPSA Psychological Support Oct 11th 2015 MSS Guest Speaker- F4 Prayer Day August 2015 Herald Scholarly Open Access Member Editorial Board Sep. 2015 KGCPA Editorial Board Member Nov. 2015 NACOSTI Peer Reviewer July 2015 Kenyatta University KUTV Committee Member on Heart Matters Oct. 2015 Count Education Office Nkr Chair BOM Michinda Sec. Sch Nov. 2015 County Education Office Nky Chair BOM St. Brendans Sec. Sch. 2015- To Date Kenyatta University Patron - KUKOPSA 2014 To Date KGCPA-Egerton University Chair- Ethical Issues in Journal 2014 To Date Kenyatta University Associate Chair-Post graduate committee 2015 To Date Kenyatta University Coordinator- Outreach services( Dpt) 2015 To Date Elburgon Sub- Hospital Chairman of Board of Management 2013 To Date Karirikania Sec. Sch. Chairman B.O.M 2012 To Date Elburgon Sec. Sch B.O.M Member 2012 To Date HOG Centre for PWD Project Manager/ Founder 2001 To Date Ordained Church Minister Pastoral Duties 2000 To Date Kenya Christian Counselors Association Secretary General 2008 To Date Elburgon Divisional Education Plan, Organize Educational, Guidance and Counseling Service. 2007 To Date Deputy Chair- Elburgon Welfare Plan, organize meetings, humanitarian services. Association. 2009 To Date Manager, By Faith and Hope (Academy) Plan, Supervision 2009 To Date Manager The Grace Education Centre (ECDE) Supervision 2001 to date G&C consultant Discover Decide Community Counselor- Peace & Reconciliation, individual and group
Counselin and Inspire Kenya KEY RESEARCH PROJECTS 2014- On going: Self-Esteem levels and Psychological Well Being of Physically Challenged Secondary School Students. A Comparativ Study Between Urban and Rural Settings, Nakuru County. 2012: Baseline Survey on Effect of Drug and Substance Abuse in Public Service Delivery in PALS on May, 2011 2014: On Going: Level of Stress Among Public Service Employees and Implication in service delivery between National and County levels of Governments in Kenya. 2009-2013:Impacts Of Guidance And Counseling Service On Student Behavior Modification In Public Urban and Rural Secondary School In Rift Valley Province(Ph.D Research) 2004-2008: The Role of Guidance and Counseling Programmed in Addressing Cause of Secondary School Dropout: A Study of Elburgon Division, Nakuru District SELECTED PUBLICATION PAPERS 1. Impact of Guidance and Counseling Services on Students' Social and Emotional Adjustment in Public Urban and Rural Secondary School in Nakuru and UasinGishu Counties: Kenya Journal of Guidance, Counselling and Psychologists Vol. 2 No. 1 November 2014, pages 23-36. ISSN 2226/0552 2. Impact of guidance and Counselling Services on Student Personal Competencies in public urban and rural secondary schools in Rift Valley by International Journal of Science and Research VOL.3 Issue 11 Nov. 2014, ISSN2319-7064 3. Stress levels Among police officers in Nakuru and Uasin Gishu Counties- DPSM Magazine. BOOK PUBLICATION Applied Theories and Practice of Counseling (In progress) PRESENTATIONS AT WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES 2015 13th Nov. Presented a Paper at 4th National Conference of Kenya Guidance, Counsellors and Psychological Association in Egerton University.Title : Coping and Management Strategies for Nurses Experiencing Compassion Fatigue in Palliative Care for Disaster Survivors 2015 Nov. 28th : A Guest Speaker for Eldermen SHG, a Couples' Meeting in Ruiru: Creating and Sustainability of a Happy Marriage and Family. 2015 Nov. 26th Nov. : A Guest of Honour at Discipleship College in Eldoret During the Graduation Ceremony : Defining and Realization of One's Vision in a Progressive Pattern
2015 August 24th : Presented a Paper on Academic Excellency in University and College in a Mentorship and Counselling Seminar for First Session students in Universities held in Elburgon, Nakuru County. 2015 Feb. 4th: Presented a Paper on the Role of Parents in Secondary School Students' Behaviour Modification-Relationships in Mixed Secondary Schools in A Parents' Day in PCEA Secondary School, Elburgon. 2015 Feb 11th : A Guest Speaker at St Peters Boys, School-Elburgon, During Prize Giving Day. Topic: Parental Roles in Enhancement of Academic Performance. 2014: presented paper on change management at Wajir, County departmental heads of national and county governments in readiness for capacity assessment and county and Rationalization of public service (CARPS) on 17 th -19 th September 2014. Effective realignment and change management for psychological preparedness in awake of capacity assessment and rationalization in public service (CARPS) at Utalii Hotel on September 9 th 12 th 2014 participants were line manager/directors at nation and county Government Understanding the psychology of physically challenged children in an educational setting. A paper presented to Catholic Diocese of Nakuru integrated progrramme for children with disabilities Nakuru on 16 th -13 th June 2014. Contemporary strategies for addressing issue affecting child education today. A paper presented to a conference of educational stakeholders in Molo Sub-County on February 11, 2014. 2001: Presented a paper on effects of drugs and substance Abuse at Ewells park fields GRC Britain on July 6 th 2011. Transforming life through enhancement of inclusiveness and treating with dignity special population (physically challenged in Kenyan society at conference of public service counselors at Egerton University (ARC) on May 7 th 2014. Strategies of stress management at place of work. A paper presented at a conference of KDF commanders at Kenya school of Government (Nairobi-Kabete) on September 10 th, 2014. 2013: Presented a paper on the role of the church in anchoring family and marriage pillars for real happiness at a conference of Generation church in Ewells, Britain on September 15 th 2013. 2012: Presented a paper on Strategic leadership too many leader, too little leadership to a work of District commissions, DO and Chiefs in Nakuru on april 25 th 2014. Embracing of solution focused approach for personal and academic excellence. A paper presented to Meru teachers college students and teaching staff on February 19 th 2010. PARTICIPATION IN POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND REVIEW-IN PUBLIC SERVICE. 2014 Involved in committee for development and reviewing the following government policies of DPMS starting August, 2014 i) Public Service Guidance and Counseling Services.
ii) Scheme of Service for Public Service Counseling Unit. iii) Training Manual for Public Service Counseling Unit. iv) Drugs and Alcohol Manual in Public Service. v) Hiv & Aids in Public Service SUPERVISION OF POST GRADUATE STUDENTS > August 2015 Appointed as a Second Supervisor to Catherine Kiragu Reg. C50/ CTY/PT/ 20517/10 Title: > August 2015 Appointed as a Second Supervisor to Faith Kungu Reg. C50/ CE/ 22937/11 > August 2015 Appointed an Internal Examiner for a PhD Thesis for Lydia Maingi Reg. C82/ 20489/10 Title : Prevalence and Correlates of Victimization to Intimate Partner Violence Among Men in Nyeri County, Kenya. > July 2015 Appointed to Supervise Mary Njuguna Reg. C50/15177/PT/15177/08 Title: Effectiveness of Career Education Programs in Creating Career Awareness Among Students in Secondary Schools in Nyandarua County, Kenya. > 2015 May : Appointed Supervisor to Millicent Reg. C50/CE/28209/2013 Title: Influence of Guidance and Counselling Program on Bereaved Students' Psychological Adjustment in Kangundo Sub County, Machakos County, Kenya. > 2015 May Appointed to Supervise Monica Muthke Matheka Reg. C50/CE/27879/2013 Title: Selected Family Factors Influencing Academic Performance : A case Study of Secondary Schools in Matiliku. > 2015 May: A pointed to Supervise Anitha P. Salanje Title : The Relationship Between Birth Order of the First Born Males and Stability of Marital Relationship in Arusha Municiplal, Arusha District, Arusha Region, Tanzania > May 2015 Appointed to Supervise Chebbe M. Peter Reg. C50/NKU/PT/28990/14 Title: Influence of Family Structures on Academic Performance in Njoro Sub County, Nakuru County. > May 2015 Appointe a Supervisor to Ruth Muthiora Reg. C50/MSA/PT/28474/14 Title: The Effects of Child Parent Bonding in Early Years on Social and Cognition Development in Mombasa Cunty. > 2015 March: Appointed to supervise Masese Monyeenche Pamela Reg. C50/CTY/PT/23821/2011 Titile: Effectiveness of Corrective Counselling on Offender Rehabilitation( To Graduate 0n Friday 18th Dec.2015) > 2015 March: Appointed as a Supervisor to Kamau Eliud Karimi, Reg. C50/PT/CTY/20511/2010. Title: Non-Paternal Involvement and its Role in Deviant Behaviour Amongst Teenagers in Secondary Schools in Nairobi and Kirinyaga Counties, Kenya. HOBBIES 1. Research work 2. Guidance and counselling services
3. Organizing seminars/workshops on capacity building and empowerment 4. Reading and writing books 5. Preaching the gospel and offering philanthropic services 6. Handball couching and scouting REFEREES 1. Prof.. Chepching M.C. Senior Lecturer, Psychology Counselling Egerton University P.O Box 536, Njoro Phone: 0721288238 2. Prof. Sindabi, A.M Senior Lecturer, Psychology Counselling Egerton University P.O Box 536, Njoro Phone: 0722 749586 3. Mr.Weru Samuel, Deputy Head of Counselling Unit in Public Service, P.O. Box 3050-00100 Nairobi. Phone; 0722365346.