GLORIA CHEPNGENO LANGAT Email: [email protected] Centre for Research on Ageing, Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, University of Southampton, Murray (58), Southampton SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
SUMMARY OF EXPERTISE • Good analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to apply good judgment in the context of implementing tasks and responsibilities • Project management including project design, planning and implementation within large programs of work with international institutions • Robust expertise in analytical methodology for monitoring and assessment of programs and interventions including strong capacity to analyse and synthesize data or information as well as develop research tools and instruments • Staff development and capacity building including providing mentorship and guidance to staff in various professional levels • Expertise in proposal development and design of innovative ideas with proven track record of attracting funding and grants • Excellent written and oral communication skills evidenced by ability to publish widely in high impact journals and reports • Knowledge on population dynamics with health, socio-economic and environmental interplay particularly in resource-poor settings
■ Research Design ■ Program Monitoring & Evaluation ■ Statistics ■ Analytical Skills ■ Project Management ■ Capacity Building ■ Proposal Writing ■ Report Writing
EDUCATION
University of Southampton, Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, Southampton, (UK) PhD in Social Statistics and Demography
University of Nairobi, Population Studies Research Institute, (Kenya) MA Population Studies (Distinction)
Kenyatta University, Faculty of Social Sciences, (Kenya) BA Geography and Sociology (Distinction)
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS /EXPERIENCE
University of Southampton, UK Senior Research Fellow 2011–Present Identified sources of research funding, securing competitive research grants through bidding Conducted and delivered high quality research on ageing in developing countries and particularly on impact of HIV on older people Demonstrated ability to liaison, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues, international organizations, multilateral and bilateral agencies, and the local partner community On-going collaborations with researchers in other institutions and research centres Project management including implementation, coordination, and evaluation, and ensuring that research activities maintain high-quality standards in order to achieve desired outcomes in a timely manner
Chepngeno-Langat CV - page 1 On-going dissemination of research through peer-reviewed publications, presentation in national and international conferences and to wider audiences via reports and newsletters Teaching, mentoring and supervision of graduate research students Carry out occasional lecturing duties within specialised area of expertise
University of Southampton, UK Research Fellow 2010–2011 Conducting and delivering high quality research on ageing in developing countries and particularly on impact of HIV on older people On-going collaborations with researchers in other institutions and research centres Project management, coordination of research activities and plans including organisation of project meetings, documentation and preparation of timely reports Dissemination of research through peer-reviewed publications, presentation in national and international conferences and to wider audiences via reports and newsletters Teaching and supervision of graduate research students
University of Southampton, UK Senior Research Assistant 2005–2010 Management and coordination of the Wellcome Trust funded project - ‘Urbanisation, Poverty and Health Dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa’. In particularly, the research strand of the project focusing on ‘migration, poverty and wellbeing of the elderly’ Prepares the programme of work, coordination and implementation of research field operations including managed, guided and trained staff Conduct longitudinal data analysis to understand the living arrangements, socio-economic circumstances, health and migration dynamics of older people Dissemination of research findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentation at conferences Teaching and supervision of graduate research students Teaching undergraduate students in the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences Seminar presentations across schools and research centres in the UK, USA and Africa
African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC), Kenya Program Officer 2000 – 2004 Oversees the management and coordination of activities undertaken by the Nairobi Urban Health and Poverty Project Demographic Surveillance System in the Urban Slums of Nairobi City. Ensuring that programme activities are carried out in a timely fashion and coordinating work throughout the APHRC and with other organizations, donors and agencies as appropriate Coordinates and oversees the preparation of project reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies, advisory committees and international collaborators Chaired meetings, and seminars on project related issues; represents the APHRC at inter- agency, regional and international meetings, seminars and conferences including organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions Data management and data analysis for both qualitative and quantitative data using various statistical packages including SPSS, STATA and QSR, NUDIST Identify staff needs and conducting staff training on use of qualitative software for analysing qualitative data
Johns Hopkins University/PCS, Kenya Program Intern 1998 – 1999 Provides overall coordination and liaison with participating counties’ officials for HIV/AIDS prevention initiative - Africa Alive! Initiative aimed at reaching and empowering young people about HIV/AIDS through entertainment.
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INDEPENDENT CONSULTANCY (1997 – 2004) UNITED NATION HABITAT Conducted consultancy work on intra-city differentials in Lusaka City, Zambia in investigating how people’s social and health status is associated with slum conditions. Outcome from the study indicates that slum status is not only limited to lack of shelter or basic services but also implies lack of health and social well-being. National Council for Population and Development (Kenya) Provided editorial activities for the “Kenya Demographic and Health Survey III", including editing questionnaires from the field, and provides staff supervision to ensure accuracy and quality of collected data and editorial of materials. Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH) Project, Kenya. Designing questionnaires, question guides and data collection using focus group discussions. Compilation, synthesis, and presentation of the findings on Female Genital Cutting (FGM) in Kenya. Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR), Kenya. Project managed including designing questionnaires, data collection, analysis, writing and presenting reports on “Quality and Efficiency in Resource Management in Education in Kenya”. Maintained communication and productive working relationships with IPAR and sets agenda and oversees quality assurance meeting arrangements throughout the project. AUTHORED PUBLICATIONS Published Articles in Referred Journals 14 Book Chapters 1 Working papers 2 Monographs 2
GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS and FELLOWSHIPS
Funded Grants 2013-2015: ‘Measuring wellbeing in later life in a low resource setting: Understanding health and socio-economic resilience among older people in Nairobi slums, Kenya’ Grant from the ESRC- DFID Poverty Alleviation Call 2011 GBP £348,024.20 (CO-I) 2010-2012 ‘Adventures in Research' grant from University of Southampton to support developing innovative and distinctive research programmes: GBP £20,000.00 (PI)
Scholarships and Fellowships 2010-2013: The British Academy Post-doctoral Fellowship – ‘Unravelling the complex burden of HIV/AIDS: Indirect impacts and risk of HIV infection among older people’: GBP £213,894.00 (PI) 2004 – 2008: The University of Southampton PhD Scholarship, Centre for AIDS Research: GBP £55,950.00 (PI) 2004: Travel Grant from INDEPTH-Network to attend the 3rd Annual General and Scientific Meeting: USD $2,000.00 2003: Travel Grant from Population Association of America to attend the Annual General meeting: USD $ 3,250.00
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MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS Population Association of America (PAA) International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) Population Association of Kenya (PAK) African Research on Ageing Network (AFRAN) Research Network for HIV/AIDS Impact on Older Persons
INSTITUTIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Africa Centre for Health and Population Studies, KwaZulu Natal South Africa African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC), Nairobi Kenya African Institute for Development Policy Research and Dialogue (AFIDEP), Nairobi Kenya University of Nairobi, Population Studies Research Institute, Nairobi Kenya
KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF ANALYTICAL SOFTWARE
■ STATA ■ SPSS ■ NVivo ■ SurveyBe ■ MS Excel
REFEREES
1. Professor Nyovani Madise Associate Dean (Research and Enterprise) Faculty of Social and Human Sciences Room 4103 Building 58 University of Southampton Southampton SO17 1BJ Tel: +44 23 8059 2534 Email: [email protected]
2. Dr. Eliya Msiyaphazi Zulu (PhD) Executive Director, African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) P. O. Box 14688-00800, Westlands, Nairobi, KENYA Te: +254 2 0203 9510; +254 7 1600 2059 Email: [email protected]
3. Dr. Eliud Mwanja Wekesa (PhD) Research Fellow Population Council General Accident House Ralph Bunche Road P. O. Box 17643-00200 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: +254 20 271 3480 Fax: +254 20 2713480 Email : [email protected]
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