1. PERSONAL DATA

Name: PASCHALIA NDUNGWA OUMA Contact Address: P.O BOX 7612, KISUMU E-mail Address: mouma123@gmail.com Gender: FEMALE Nationality: KENYAN Date of Birth: 15th DEC, 1974

2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

i) Currently Pursuing PhD in Management Information Systems – Since January 2015, Kisii University, Main Campus, P.O 408 – 40200

ii) Presently Pursuing PhD in Management (MIS) – Since Aug 2007, Kampala International University, P O Box 2000, Kampala, Uganda. Selected Courses: Philosophy of Computing and Information Technology; Philosophy of Science and Computing Research; Doctoral seminar Presentations; Advanced Statistical Research Methods; Research Project Management; Organizational Behavior; Management theories; Human Resource Management; Management Information Systems; Information Access and Retrieval, Critical Thinking, Human Computer Interactions Research Area: Human Computer Interaction

iii) MSC in Computer Science (Management Information Systems) March 2006 Makerere University, P O Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda. Selected Courses: Computer and Information Security; System Analysis and Design; Modeling and Simulation using Stella; Project Management; Legal Aspects of Computer Science; Client Server and Distributed Computing; Information Resource Management,

Information Systems, E-Commerce, Introduction to computer applications, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Support Systems. Dissertation: A Critical Appraisal on ICT Use in Uganda: Proposed Framework.

iv) Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science – Oct 2002

Makerere University, P O Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda. Research Project: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Local Area Networks in the Ugandan Judiciary: A Case Study of High Court Kampala.

v) Bachelor of Arts (Government and Public Administration)–Dec 4 1998, Moi University, P.O BOX 3900, Eldoret, Kenya.

3. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE

i) IHRM - Effective Discipline Management

ii) DIAMN – Design, Installation and Management of Networks

University Of Colombo, School of Computing, Sri Lanka 35, Reid Avenue, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.

iii) CCNA and CCNI – CISCO (Both Student and Instructor Training) Makerere University, P O Box 7062 , Kampala – Uganda

iv) GENDER AND ICT– 2008, Makerere University in Collaboration with University of Groningen, Netherlands

v) WRITING AND PRESENTATION SKILLS – 2008, Makerere

University in Collaboration with University of Groningen, Netherlands

vi) E-LEARNING – 2005, Makerere University

vii) RESEARCH METHODS – 2005, Makerere University

4. RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

1. LECTURER –January 2010 – to date KISII UNIVERSITY

• Teaching courses in computer studies; • Supervising research projects; • Examining courses taught; • Undertaking research in relevant areas; • Assisting in the design of courses and modules • Attending board meetings of the faculty

2. Human Resource Officer(CONTRACTUAL CONSULTANCY ) –August

2011 ICAP, KISUMU COUNTY

The Human Resource Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and human resources policies, programs, and practices. Specific Tasks

1. Liaison with Management (ICAP, CHMTs and SCHMTs) on staff in supported facilities

Main Activities - Planning and Coordinating the annual staff performance

evaluations/appraisals - Custodian of the Staffing Database for ICAP-MOH employees - Liaison with the ICAP Training Coordinator for training/staff development

opportunities - Coordinating with Technical program heads for new staff orientations - Linkage between ICAP, Sub counties and the County office Staff transfers - To provide key information during Human Resource Audits.

2. Monitor staff performance and attendance activities.

Main Activities - Development and execution of the HR Department workplan for facility spot

checking/supervision. - Investigate and understand causes for staff absences. - Recommend solutions to resolve chronic attendance difficulties. - Provide basic counseling to staff that have performance related obstacles.

- Provide advice and recommendations on disciplinary actions. Monitor scheduled absences such as holidays or leaves and coordinate actions to ensure the staff absence has been adequately covered off to ensure continuity of services in the facilities. This is done with consultation with in charges and SCHMT members concerned.

3. Coordinate staff recruitment and selection process in order to ensure

a timely organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff.

Main Activities - Prepare notices and advertisements for vacant staff positions. - Shortlist applicants for interviews - Schedule and organize interviews - Participate in applicant interviews - Prepare, develop and implement procedures and policies on staff recruitment - Inform both successful and unsuccessful applicants - Drafting Contract renewal and termination letters

4. Provide information and assistance to staff and their supervisors on

human resource and work related issues.

Main Activities - Implement government human resources plan and personnel management

policies and procedures that govern civil servants - Provide advice and assistance to staff and management on pay and benefits

systems

5. Monthly Reporting

Main Activities - Appraise the Payroll Accountant of any changes on payroll - Provide advice and assistance to staff and management on pay and benefits

systems

6. Perform other related duties as assigned by the management

Key Deliverables: • Liaison with Management on Staffing for Supported health facilities:

Ø Monthly HR meetings with ICAP/MOH Management Ø Posting Orders duly executing Transfers proposals Ø Updated Staff Database Ø HR Department Work plan Ø Orientation Package for new employees

• Monitoring performance and attendance:

Ø Supervision reports. Ø Leave Balances Report shared with ICAP/MOH management Ø Updated Monthly Timesheets Log

• Coordinate staff recruitment and selection:

Ø Job Advertisements Log. Ø Record of Applications received. Ø Minutes of Interview panel sittings. Ø Completeness of HR files checklist.

• Provide information and assistance to staff and their supervisors

Ø HR presentation during quarterly CHMT Meetings. Ø Facilitation of the Annual Staff Sensitization Forum. Ø Filed copies of the Civil Service Code of Regulations.

• Monthly Reporting:

Ø Monthly Human Resource Report. Ø Monthly Memo on Payroll changes. Ø Leaves Tracking Schedule. Ø Monthly Timesheets Log

3. Lecturer – May 2010 – 2012 Strathmore University, Nairobi

• Teaching courses in computer studies; • Supervising research projects; • Examining courses taught; • Undertaking research in relevant areas; • Assisting in the design of courses and modules • Attending board meetings of the faculty • Mentoring students

4. Lecturer & Director, Distance Studies– September 2005 – January 2010 Kampala International University

• Teaching post-graduate courses in computer studies; • Supervising both Post and undergraduate research projects; • Examining courses taught; • Undertaking research in relevant areas; • Responsible as the Director for managing the administrative unit of the School of Post-

Graduate Studies, including staff performance appraisal, • Supervising the use and maintenance of audio-visual aids by lecturers

• Assisting in the design of courses and modules • Organizing seminars and conferences for distant and in house students. 5. Lecturer, Cisco Instructor, Gender Coordinator in CISCO– Sept 2004 –

2005 Faculty of computing & IT, Makerere University • Teaching CISCO courses • Examining courses taught • Supervising undergraduate research projects; • Undertaking research in relevant areas; • Participating in faculty activities • Managing classes in Cisco Academy

6. Administrative Assistant – November 2003 –2004 Faculty of Computing & IT, Makerere University • General administration in the faculty • Marketing the faculty • Procuring and purchasing faculty stuff • Organizing for visiting professors and any other visitor of the faculty, and coordinating

activities e.g. programs and accommodation • Overseeing general cleanliness of the premises • Staff motivation programmes • Managing petty cash for computer laboratories • Attending meetings and taking minutes

SOME OF THE COURSES TAUGHT IN VARIOUS UNIVERSITIES • Project Management • Knowledge Management • Computer Network and Communication • Knowledge Management • Information Resource Management • Computer Security and Cryptography • Management Information Systems Auditing • Business Organization and Management • Information Resource Management • Social Impact in ICT • Gender and ICT • Business Communication • Operating Systems • Artificial Intelligence • Legal Ethics In Computing • Client Server and Distributed Computing • Management Information Systems • Communication Skills • ICT and Development

• IT policy • E-Commerce • System Analysis Design • Information Resource management • Internet Development and Applications • Computer Systems and Networks • Desktop Management • Database management • Human Computer Interaction

SOME OF THE THESES AND PROJECTS SUPERVISED IN UNIVERSITIES

• Analysis, Design and Implementation of a Web-Based Information Management System for East African Military Libraries – Masters Thesis

• Preservation and Harvesting of Electronic Theses and Dissertations: A Lockess Prototype for Kampala International University – Masters Thesis

• Exploration of Software development Strategies for e-Government of Uganda : Case Study Ministry of Education – Masters Thesis

• Computerized Digital Video Library Information System – Masters Thesis • Implementation of Local Area Network in Uganda Judiciary – Makerere

University (Post-Graduate Diploma) • Transcript Software for Faculty of Computing and IT - Makerere University

(Undergraduate Group Project) • E-Admission software for St Lawrence High School, - Makerere University

(Undergraduate Group Project)

5. LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

1. Ouma, P.N. (2007) ‘Closing the Digital Gap in Uganda: Proposed Framework’, Research Digest, ISSN: 1996 – 9023 Volume 1, Number 1, pp 2 - 18.

2. Ouma, P.N. (upcoming, 2009) ‘Tree planting for environmental conservation in the Lake Victoria basin: The case of women groups in Jinja town, Uganda’, Research Digest.

3. Subbo, W., Lupala, J., Ouma P., Lulu D. M. and Moindi, M. (upcoming, 2009) The capacity of Women Groups in Environmental conservation in the Lake Victoria Basin. The case of Mwanza, Jinja and Kisumu’, Research Digest.

6. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

PAPERS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES

[1] Ouma P.N. and Ssembebwa J. (2009) ‘Closing the Digital Divide in Uganda’, Proceedings of the IST-Africa 2009 Conference and Exhibition, May 6-8 2009, Kampala, Uganda.

[2] Ouma P.N (2005) ‘ICT Usage in Uganda’, Proceedings of the International Conference on the Role of New ICTs in Development, October 2005, Wilton Park, Winston House Sussex, United Kingdom..

[3] Ouma P.N (2004) ‘Advantages of Open Source over Proprietary Software’, Paper presented at a Workshop on Open Source Software, at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, March 2004, Nairobi Kenya.

PROPOSALS WRITTEN

DATE PROPOSAL TITLE

FUNDER

AMOUNT

(US$)

March 2004

The Role of Women Groups in Environmental conservation in the Lake Victoria Basin. The case of Mwanza, Jinja and Kisumu

VICRES/SIDA 120,000

POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY HELD

i) Faculty coordinator, FASS and FIST – Kisii University, Kisumu Campus – Ensuring that all the faculty activities work smoothly which include processing of exams, course allocation, attending faculty meetings and results processing

ii) Gender and HIV/AIDS Head – Ensuring Gender balance in Kampala International University.

iii) MEMPROW PATRON – KIU Linking Person, the lead person in linking Kampala International University with an NGO that mentors young women in Uganda.

7. HOBBIES 1. Reading 2. Attempting new ventures

8. REFEREES (MAXIMUM 3) AND DAY TIME TELEPHONE CONTACT

1. PROF. KIBIWOT P. KURGAT

DEAN, FIST KISII UNIVRSITY TEL: 0722980616 E-mail: kibiwott.kurgat@gmail.com

2. Dr STEPHEN OLUOCH

DIRECTOR, KISII UNIVERSITY, KISUMU CAMPUS P.O 408 - 40200 KISUMU Tel: +254716753379 E-Mail: yahuma1973@yahoo.com

3. Mr. SAMUEL ODUOR ODUGE GRANTS ACCOUNTANT ICAP KENYA P.O Box 1690 - 40100 KISUMU- Kenya Tel: +254716871744 E-Mail: soduor@icapkenya.org