Dr. Susan K. Muriungi
Dr. of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
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| Name: | Dr. Susan K. Muriungi |
|---|---|
| Mobile: | +254 709 972 000 |
| E-mail: | smuriungi@daystar.ac.ke |
| Website: | None |
| Updated: | 12 Jul, 2023 |
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About
My objectives are:
- To be engaged in a position that will enable me to use my educational knowledge, professionalism, and abilities, my strong leadership skills, and ability to work well individually and with people to propel the mission and vision of Daystar University and beyond.
- To develop and establish a career in a favorable and challenging people-oriented environment, where I can utilize my qualifications, knowledge, capabilities and experience for organizational growth; growth of people around me and for my personal growth.
- To be used of God to lead and serve in people’s lives, just as Jesus did on a one-on-one ministry, at the most individual level
- Employ Excellent analytical, logical reasoning skills which give me competitive advantage to work with and influence positive outcome in different organizations I interact with. I also have the ability to multi-task without supervision. I am quick to learn new skills and competencies, able to lead or work effectively and efficiently within a group environment and alone
I am innovative, committed and dedicated to whatever I objectively set to do with integrity, ethical character, honesty and target, guided and motivated to excel in whatever I do by Godly principles
Summary of my personal work and achievements are;
- Enthusiastic Clinical Psychology professional with 16 years of classroom experience in higher education, both at public and private universities as well as 26 years of lecturing and clinical supervision in a middle level Medical College
- Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence in teaching. Research and published several scientific articles in peer reviewed journals,
- Wrote a chapter in a best seller professional book on A to Z of mental Health,
- involved in development of several academic programs for various learning institutions including Daystar University and participated in review of several others,
- Attended and participated in several scientific conferences
- Excellent student teacher evaluation and have been recognized as an excellent HOD for 2016-2018 through PC analysis
- Supervised over 1 PhD to completion and others on going as well as over 15 Masters students in their Thesis, excellent interpersonal skills; communication skills both in oral and in writing
- Vice chairperson Daystar Ethics and Research Board from 2016 to date
- Been appointed as an external Examiner in the Department on Psychology at Technical University of Kenya from 2017 to date
- Been appointed as an external examiner for Thesis in USIU and PAC University from 2016 to date
- Offered several psychoeducation lectures to the community, institutions and mentored several students in several schools in Kenya
- Served the government through several ministerial appointments which include;- BOG Dagoretti high school- Feb. 2016 –on going, Director, Sugar Research Institute from, September 2012 to July 2014(dissolved due to ongoing Agricultural reforms) and Member of Board of Governors, Limuru Girls from 2003 to 2013
Academic Qualification
Recent Publications
Teaches
- PSY 690 A, B and C Thesis concept, proposal and completion co ordination
- PSY 42X Addictions and Interventions
- PSY 646X Group Processes
- ICM099 Practicum
Relevant Links
Publications
Journals
Gitonga M., Muriungi S., & Ongaro, K. (2017)
Prevalence of Conduct Disorder among Adolescents in Secondary Schools: A Case of Kamukunji and Olympic Mixed Sub-County. I 1(1) African Journal of Clinical Pyshology. https://www.daystar.ac.ke/ajcp/article/prevalence-of-conduct-disorder-among
Published2017
Link:
Susan K. Muriungi, David Ndetei, Lilian K.M. Mwenda, Cyrus Matheka and Mary Kanyotu. Socio-Demographics Characteristics and Patterns of Burnout Syndrome among College Academic Staff in Kenya. Volume 3, Issue 7. July, 2015. Pages: 320-337.
Published2015
Link:
Susan Muriungi, Michael Kihara, Mathew Kipturgo, Davis Ndetei and Cyrus Matheka. Co-morbidity of Anxiety, alcohol and substance abuse among students at the Kenya Medical Training Colleges in Kenya. December 2014 International Journal of Current Research (IJCR): Volume 6, Issue 12.
Published2014
Link:
Susan K. Muriungi, David M. Ndetei, Joseph Karanja and Cyrus W. Matheka. Prevalence of alcohol and substance abuse among students at the Kenya Medical Training College- Kenya. Journal Of substance Abuse http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/rmhs20 May 2013
Published2013
Link:
Susan K. Muriungi, David M. Ndetei. Effectiveness of psychoeducation on depression, hopelessness, suicidality, anxiety and substance use among basic diploma students at Kenya Medical Training College- June 2013 Vol. 19 No. 2 – South African Journal of Psychiatry 50.
Published2013
Link:
Ndetei DM, Muriungi S.K., Owoso A, Mutiso VN, Mbwayo AW, Khasakhala LI, Barch DM, Mamah D. Prevalence and characteristics of psychotic-like experiences in Kenyan youth. Psychiatric Res- .Epub 2012 Mar 2730; 196(2-3):235-42
Published2012
Link:
Daniel Mamah, Akinkunle Owoso, Anne Mbwayo, Mutiso V., Muriungi S. K., Khasakhala L. et al. Classes of Psychotic Experiences in Kenyan Children and Adolescents. Child Psychiatry and Human Development. DOI 10.1007/s 1057-012-0339-5
Published2012
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Activities
Invited Presentations
Published2011
Invited to give professional talks in various organizations
- Kenya School of Government from 2005 up to 2011
- Retirement Benefit Authority- from 2005 up to date
- Insurance Regulatory Authority
- Institute of personnel Management (HRIM)
- Africa Medical Research Foundation (AMREF)
- Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)
- Kenya School of Government
- Ministry of Education Senior Staff
- Kirdi, Sameer Africa, The Armed Forces
- The University of Nairobi, Moi University
- Forestry Department
- Methodist University
- Nairobi Hospital, Matter Hospital
- Signon Logistics company LTD
- Several schools, Church organizations and women groups among others
Conference Paper Presentation
Published2015
Attended, presented and chaired a session at a Scientific national Scientific conference at KMTC in 2015
Conferences attended
Published2016
Attended Psychological Needs of refugees and internally displaced people-German-African research workshop for innovation in African Health cases systems- 24th-26th Feb. 2016
Published2014
Attended, presented a scientific article at a Scientific national Scientific conference at KMTC in 2014
Published2013
Attended an international ISSTC in Brazil- 2013
Published2002
Represented KMTC in an international HIV/AIDS conference in Spain- 2002
Research Interests
- Overview – brief summary of your areas of research interests and achievements,
- Mental Health Issues in adolescents and adults and institutions and organizational psychology
- Title of Main Research Projects –indicate if they are funded by whom and /or collaborative with whom, etc.
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- Effectiveness of psychoeducation in Depression, Hopelessness, Suicidality and Anxiety among students at Kenya Medical Training Colleges in Kenya – Self sponsored as my PhD Thesis
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- Efficacy of TF-CBT in the management of Psychological disorders in abused children: A case study of Nairobi Womens Hospital- sponsored by Daystar University but staled due to lack of funds