CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME & ADDRESS : Oketch Chrisostom C/O Kabale University P.O. BOX 317, Kabale – Uganda Mob: +256703021402/+256784277186 E-mail: [email protected]/[email protected] DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH : 10TH. February 1980-Tororo SEX : Male MARITAL STATUS : Married NATIONALITY : Ugandan ______EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Year School / Institution / University Award / Qualification 2009-2012 Kampala International University Ph.D in Management Science (Public Administration)
2015-2018 Uganda Management Institute Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management
2007-2008 Kampala International University Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
2002 – 2005 Kampala International University Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Management
1999 - 2000 Busia Secondary School – Uganda Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E)
1995 - 1998 Buhobe Secondary School- Uganda Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E)
1988 - 1994 Muterere Primary School - Uganda P.L.E
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WORK EXPERIENCE (Teaching)
July 2019 to Date Kabale University Lecturer: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Dept of Social Work and Governance
2013 to June 2019 Kampala International University Lecturer: College of Humanities Main Campus and Social Sciences: Dept of Pol. & Administrative Studies
2009-2012 Kampala International University Assistant Lecturer: Faculty of - Western Campus Business and Management: Dept of Public Administration
February 2007 - 2008 Kampala International University Teaching Assistant: Faculty of Main Campus Social Sciences: Dept of Public Administration
2001 – 2002 Riverside High School Teacher
WORK EXPERIENCE (Administrative)
Year Organization/ Company Position
October 2012 to Kampala International University Deputy Principal: College of January 2017 (Main Campus) Humanities and Social Sciences
December 2011 - Kampala International University Deputy Director Academic Affairs, October 2012 (Western Campus) Examinations
September 2011 – Kampala International University Coordinator: Institute of Open and 2012 (Western Campus) Distance Learning (IODL)
May 2007 - 2008 Kampala International University Coordinator Special Needs (Main Campus) Education: Institute of Open and Distance Learning (IODL)
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DUIIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS LECTURER
Developing and reviewing course outlines/ course files.
Organizing teaching materials to be administered / taught to students
Administering coursework, assignments, tests and examinations to students including the marking exercise and finally submitting the results to respective Heads of Departments.
Supervision of both postgraduate and undergraduate students’ theses/dissertations and
reports assigned by respective Heads of Departments.
Follow-up of students in internship/ field placements.
Working as a team in the development and review of departmental curricula that fit the needs of students so as to be competitive in the employment / job market.
Performing other duties as assigned by University authorities from time to time.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Overseeing review and development of college programs/ curricula.
Ensure registration of new and continuing students is done in time.
Oversee teaching and learning in the college
Oversee moderation of examinations in the College
Processing and release of student results in time
Attending senate and senate committees
Performing other duties as assigned by University authorities from time to time.
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PAPERS PRESENTED
Oketch, C. (2019). Directive Leadership Style and Staff Motivation in Private Universities in Uganda: Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Governance and Service Delivery in Developing Economies: Uganda Management Institute (22nd – 26th October).
Oketch, C. (2010). Training of Trainers workshop for the millennium development goals capacity building project held at Uganda Management Institute 19th and 20th October, 2010.
Oketch, C. et al (2009). Behavior in Organizations: Perspective at Group Level held on 8th May, at SPMH, 1ST floor, Main Building, KIU Main Campus Kampala City, Uganda.
Oketch, C. et al (2009). Experienced Based Learning (Reporting through Overhead Projection, Case Reporting, Group Dynamics Debate) of the Factors affecting behavior at the organizational level” held on may15, 2009,Room of SPMH,1st floor, Main Campus Kampala City, Uganda.
Oketch, C. et al (2009). First Runner Up in the Academic Debate held on July 24th 2009, Room SPMH 1st Floor, Main Building.
Oketch, C. et al (2009). Seminar Update held on February 6, 7, and 10, 2012 at KIU Kampala Uganda.
Creative Intelligence in Teaching-Learning Engagements: A Strategic Envelope of Innovators’ DNA, 6th East African Higher Education Quality Assurance Forum, May 16-19, Entebbe, Uganda.
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PUBLICATIONS
Mohamed, A. and Oketch, C. (2016). Youth empowerment and reduction of unemployment in Gardo, Puntland, Somalia. KIU Journal of Humanities, 1(1): 53–60.
Oketch, C. (2016). Ethical governance and political accountability in Bushenyi District, Local Government. Researchjournali’s Journal of Management, Vol. 4,No.1 January, 2016.
Sumil, N., Oketch, C., et al., (2015). Innovative teaching-learning at postgraduate level: An Advocacy, A creative pedagogy package from actual experience and experimentation. Munich, Germany: GRIN Verlag. http://www.grin.com/e-book/306620/.
Okiswa G., & Oketch C. (2016). Motivation and job satisfaction among employees of Kampala University Study Centers of Masaka, Luwero and Jinja. KIU Journal of Social Sciences 2(1): 50-61.
Paul, N. M.., & Oketch, C. (2016). Security threats and diplomatic relations between South Sudan and Sudan. KIU Journal of Humanities, 1(1): 82–93.
Twaha A. A., & Oketch C. (2016). Employee appraisal and staff performance: Experiences from Tunduru District Council, Tanzania. KIU Journal of Social Sciences, 2(1): 77-93.
Oketch, C.. & Tumukunde, A. (2013). Codes of conduct and administrative accountability in selected local governments in Western Uganda. International Journal of Social Science Tomorrow, Vol. 2, No. 4.
Oketch, C., et al., (2011). Readiness of doctoral students for open and distance learning. Journal of Science and Sustainable Development. Vol. 3, 1, pp 8-20.
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POSTGRADUATE / MASTERS RESEARCH SUPERVISION
Karungi, M. (2019). Functional Adult Literacy and Women Empowerment in Kabale
Municipality, Uganda: An Extended Essay in Partial Fulfillment for the Award of a
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and Management of Kabale University,
Uganda
Ajang, A. J. (2016). IGAD in Intra – State Conflict in Upper Nile State, South Sudan.
Gai, C. P. (2016). International Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict in Jonglei State, South
Sudan.
Mohamed, A. (2015). Youth Empowerment and Reduction of Unemployment in Gardo,
Puntland, Somalia.
Twaha A. (2016). Employee Appraisal and Staff Performance: Experiences from Tunduru District Council, Tanzania.
Okiswa, G. (2015). Motivation and Job Satisfaction among Employees of Kampala University Study Centers of Masaka, Luwero and Jinja.
Majok P. N. (2015). Security Threats and Diplomatic Relations between South Sudan and Sudan.
El-Tajel-Bannan, T. (2015). Western Savanna Development Project and the Development of People in South Darfur, Sudan.
Jama, M. A. (2015). Procurement Process and Project Performance of International Non Governmental Organizations in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
Paolyel, MP O. (2015). Corruption and the Quality of Education in Public Primary Schools in Nebbi Town Council, Nebbi District, Uganda.
Cecilia, A. (2014). Community Participation and Rural Development: A Study Of Bushenyi District Local Government, Uganda.
Abdi, D. A. (2014). Government Reforms and Tourism Development: A Case of Somalia.
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Kavira, K. (2014). Terms and Conditions of Work on Employee Turnover in Public Insurance Company in Beni City, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Nura, M . D. (2014). Community Participation and Service Delivery in Local Government of Bosaso Puntland, Somalia.
Mwanafunzi, D. (2013). Decentralization and Social Services Improvement in Rwanda: A Case Study of Gicumbi District.
Rurangwa, J. P. (2013). The Role of Local Council in Promoting Local Government Accountability: A Case Study of Gakenke District in Northern Province of Rwanda.
Ahebwa, R. (2012). Environment and Administrative Behaviour: A Case Study of Kabarole Administrative Units, Uganda.
Nsengimana, C. (2012). The Contribution of Village Savings and Loan Associations Approach to Poverty Reduction among the Population of Rulindo District: A case of AEE ─ Rwanda Gicumbi Branch (2009 ─ 2011).
Turyatemba, C. (2012). Challenges of Sustaining Good Governance in Uganda: A Case of Kanungu District Local Government, Uganda.
Besigye, R. (2011). Reward Systems and Employee Motivation in Kampala International University Main Campus, Kampala, Uganda.
Kyomugisha, B. (2010). Fiscal Decentralization and Children Immunization in Local Governments of Uganda: A Case of Kagango Sub ─ County, Sheema District, Uganda.
Mafaranga, K. (2010). A Comparative Study of Customer Care in Public and Private Transport Companies in Rwanda: A Case Study of Virunga and Onatracom Transport Companies.
Turyamureba, C. (2010). Gender Balance and Energy Policy: A Case of Rukungiri District, Uganda.
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Collaboratively developed new programs in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (Kampala International University).
Spearheaded the development of curricula for the above initiatives in areas of Bachelor of International Relations, Bachelor of Social and Community Development, Diploma in International Relations, Diploma in Social and Community Development, Diploma in Mass Communication, and Certificate in Mass Communication.
Initiated the development of KIU Journal of Humanities (Kampala International University).
Participated in the development of the College of Higher Degrees Handbook (Kampala International University).
As Senator, participated in developing Research and Grants Policy for Kampala International University.
Participated in reviewing the Students’ Handbook for Rules and Regulations of Kampala International University.
SOFT SKILLS
Handling student disciplinary cases
Management related motivational speaker
Team leadership
Training of Trainers
Motivational speaker
Presentation and communication skills
Above average computer literacy
Problem solving techniques
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Networking and collaborations
Knowledge of Statistical Program for Social Sciences (SPSS) for data entry, computing simple statistics (frequencies and percentages); measures of dispersion, measures of central tendency, inferential statistics, among others
Attended training on modern pedagogy
Exposed to e-learning training and facilitation techniques (using hot potato software).
COURSE UNITS TAUGHT SUCCESSFULLY
Research Methods
Public Sector Management
Comparative Public Administration
Regional Planning and Development
Decentralization and Local Government Administration
Public Policy Management
International Organization
Administrative Law
Decentralization and Development
Theory of Organizations and Management
Organizational Behaviour
Human Resource Planning
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Power Point Presentations SPSS
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HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Group / Team Player Motivational Speaker Football Making and creating friends
REFERENCES
Dr. Stella Kyohairwe
Head of Department – Political and Administrative Sciences
Uganda Management Institute
P. O. BOX 20131
Mobile: +256701529692
Prof. Gerald Karyeija
Dean School of Management Science
Uganda Management Institute
P. O. BOX 20131
Mobile: +256702432884
Dr. Ongodia Ekomolot
Senior Lecturer
Kampala International University
Department of Political and Administrative Studies
P. O. BOX 20000
Mobile: +256772425552
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