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 1 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) 2 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. 3 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. 4 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. 5 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. 6 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. 7 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