Experience

Technical University of Mombasa

• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Section Head, Chemistry

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Coordinate chemistry programs, review academic programs in analytical and industrial chemistry, develop new chemistry programs, develop laboratory manuals for chemistry courses, supervise student chemistry practicals, coordinate supervision of diploma and undergraduate chemistry projects, and advise students on academic progression and career plans.

• Lecturer and Research Fellow

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Teach and assess courses in physical chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics and reaction dynamics, thermodynamics and phase equilibria, physico-chemical techniques for removal of organic contaminants in water, industrial pollution control and environmental chemistry to undergraduate and postgraduate studentsSupervise undergraduate students projectsSupervise postgraduate students thesis and research workSupervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate students laboratory experimentsParticipate in the development of undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmesParicipate in academic conferences, seminars and workshopsProvide professional and community services and initiate linkages and fund mobilzation Show less

• Tutorial Fellow

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2022

  Working individually and in team settings to develop teaching curriculum, teaching modules and preparation of laboratory manuals.Delivering lectures, seminars and tutorials for course units in industrial chemistry, chemical processes, physical chemistry, thermodynamics and phase equilibria, chemical kinetics and reaction dynamics, electrochemistry, industrial pollution control and materials science to undergraduate and graduate students.Undertake research projects in the areas of remediation of water contaminated with heavy metals, dyes and organic micropollutants.Designing, supervising and grading student research projects.Setting up continuous assessment tests, examinations, assignments, experiments, and grading students fairly.Supervising undergraduate students during their industrial practice.Assisting with student coursework assessments and reports.Building collaborations and networks between the university and industrial partners.Community service. Show less

• Departmental Examinations Coordinator

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2016

  Partnered with office staff and outside teams to accomplish shared goals.Wrote professional business correspondence for internal and external use.Helped prepare budgets, track expenses, and prepare purchase orders.Assisted with establishing deadlines and monitoring progress of teams or projects against objectives.Ensured compliance to examination rules and regulations between students and teaching staff.Mediated beween students and teaching staff during conflict to find appropriate solutions.Assisted the registrar (academic affairs) during disciplinary meetings for students and staff who breached examinations rules and guidelines. Show less

• Graduate Assistant

  • Jan 2012 - May 2015

  Collaborated with professors/senior lecturers to plan lessons and research teaching guides, proactively discussing low achieving student needs.Utilised information from student assessments to personalise assistance to individual needs.Tutored students one-to-one and small group basis outside of classroom activities.Collected completed assignments from students and distributed new papers.



StudyFree

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mentor and Career Advisor

  • Mar 2022 - Nov 2022

  Connecting talented students around the globe with resources and opportunities to study abroad, set career goals and identify funding/sponsorship opportunities. Connecting talented students around the globe with resources and opportunities to study abroad, set career goals and identify funding/sponsorship opportunities.



Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)

• Germany
• Research Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Doctorand (Doctoral Researcher)

  • Oct 2016 - Aug 2021

  Recorded experimental methods and results to support research goals and implement targeted plans.Developed analytical procedures for analysis of laboratory and environmental samples.Worked individually and in team settings to meet tight deadlines.Produced regular research reports identifying key trends, competitors and production targets.Cooperated with team members to develop and implement effective solutions.Contributed to two international conferences and three departmental seminars in the subject of reduction technologies for treatment of contaminated water.Contributed to the publication of one conference paper and two scientific manuscripts.Stayed abreast of latest technology developments. Show less

• Research Assistant

  • Mar 2021 - May 2021



Pwani University

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Part-time Lecturer

  • Jan 2015 - May 2016

  Teaching undergraduate course units in industrial chemistry, physical chemistry, thermodynamics and phase equilibria, and chemical kinetics and reaction dynamics. Setting up continuous assessment tests, examinations and grading of students. Supervise laboratory experiments. Teaching undergraduate course units in industrial chemistry, physical chemistry, thermodynamics and phase equilibria, and chemical kinetics and reaction dynamics. Setting up continuous assessment tests, examinations and grading of students. Supervise laboratory experiments.



African Population and Health Research Center

• Kenya
• Research Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Field Enumerator

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Carried out interviews between pupils, teachers and community voluteers in selected primary schools in Kwale county to assess the viability of the competence based curriculum (CBC). Carried out interviews between pupils, teachers and community voluteers in selected primary schools in Kwale county to assess the viability of the competence based curriculum (CBC).



CAS Consultants

• Mombasa and Kwale

• Field Enumerator

  • Mar 2011 - May 2011

  Community sensitization on the significance of the Dongo Kundu bypass. Household data and assessment of property value for affected families and individuals in the implementation of the Dongo Kundu bypass. Collaborate with relevant government agencies for compensation of individuals and families affected by the Dongo Kundu bypass project. Community sensitization on the significance of the Dongo Kundu bypass. Household data and assessment of property value for affected families and individuals in the implementation of the Dongo Kundu bypass. Collaborate with relevant government agencies for compensation of individuals and families affected by the Dongo Kundu bypass project.



Bamburi Community High School

• Likoni

• Teacher of Chemistry

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2011

  Prepared and delivered lessons that are stimulating and clear to students. Training students on laboratory safety and ensuring all experiments are carried out responsibly. Setting up weekly and monthly tests and assignment. Setting up examinations and grading students fairly. Provided appropriate resources and ensured a clear schedule of consultation times to students. Attending staff and parent meetings, seminars, workshops, and other continuing education programs. Handling administration functions, which include updating student records and keeping an inventroy of laboratory supplies, tools, and equipment. Ensuring a safe and healthy classroom environment for learning. Show less



National Environment Management Authority

• Environmental Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Student Intern

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Review environmental impact assessment (EIA) reports, General Office work and Prepare grant proposals for community and faith-based organizations on environmental matters. Review environmental impact assessment (EIA) reports, General Office work and Prepare grant proposals for community and faith-based organizations on environmental matters.