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Tabitha Rangara
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Director, E learning
, Higher Education
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Nairobi,
Kenya
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Dedicated E learning researcher and trainer in social sciences with focus in e-learning, distance education, evidence-based practice/research, rehabilitation science and medical education. Dedicated service to diverse populations. Excels at connecting with the professional communities, collaborating with key stakeholders, cultivating relationships, implementing outreach plans, achieve academic pjs |
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Area of Expertise: |
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Capacity Building, Training, Advocacy
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Professional Experience: |
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA | DIRECTOR ODEL| 2019 - DATE
Administrate, Implement and coordinate activities of E learning Systems in the University (Kenya).
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA | DEPUTY DEAN OF STUDENTS | 2018 –2019 Implement and coordinate student counselling, mentorship, career development and guidance (Kenya).
MONASH UNIVERSITY | SENIOR LECTUTER | 2016 – 2018
Support and coordinate the implementation of occupational science program at Princess Nourah University, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH, ETHIOPIA | EDUCATION CONSULTANT (VOLUNTEER) | 2011 – 2012 Supported the implementation of the new competency based medical education curriculum;
Designed and developed trainer’s guides for the first three modules in the new medical curriculum for Ethiopia, trained deans of medical schools on current trends in medical education in Ethiopia.
BOMA CONSULTANTS | FOUNDER, OWNER, & OPERATOR | 2010 – Present E learning and distance learning formats to international organizations, universities and staff development in global practice.
KENYA OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS ASSOCIATION | EDUCATION CONSULTANT/ COMMITTEE CHAIR | 2008 – 2010
Successful team leader designed and developed Bsc & Msc, occupational therapy curricula for Presbyterian University of East Africa, Kenya.
CORRECTIVE SKIN INC | FOUNDER, OWNER, & OPERATOR | 2000 – Present
Manufacture of custom fitted pressure garments for patients with post skin trauma, the first of its kind in Kenya.
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Education: |
2013 – 2016
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA: D ED SOCIO EDUCATION
Conducted research on E learning and distance education platforms in two universities. Graduated in 2016.
2007- 2010
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, NAIROBI, KENYA
M. A. MASTER OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
16 units including research methods, measurement and evaluation, curriculum and course development, ICT, assessment of distance learning materials, developing distance learning materials, multimedia and message design, e learning, instructional design, Administration and management, policies and practices of open and distance learning. Defended dissertation on “Impact of Self Instructional Materials on Teaching the Youth on HIV/AIDS in Kenya Institutions of Higher Learning."
2006
Certificate Mental Health (Kenya Medical Training College)
2005
Team Building among Clinical Orthopeadic Group (Kikuyu Hospital)
2002 - 2004
CURTIN UNIVERSITY PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
B. Sc. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Majored in occupational health and safety and developed paper on injury prevention and risk assessment in the work place. Reviewed 30 research papers and wrote a position paper in applied research module. 44 units accomplished; including credit transfer from the diploma in occupational therapy from Kenya Medical Training College.
1999 - 2000
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE NAIROBI, KENYA
Diploma POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION
Trained on curriculum development, teaching and learning methods, assessments and revision of medical curricula to current trends of competency and evidence based trainings. Emphasis on developing competencies for health workers and trainings that focus on evidence and competency based practices. Majored and developed curriculum for higher diploma in sensory integration at the Kenya medical training college.
1998 - 1998
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE NAIROBI, KENYA
Diploma COMMUNITY RESEARCH
Trained on medical research, biostatistics and application of to the local communities surrounding Nairobi. Group dissertation and research paper published at the end of the course. Paper titled ‘Causes of diarrhoeal diseases; children below 5 years age, Kibera, Kenya’ published in the Japanese journal of public health (2002)
1998
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE NAIROBI, KENYA
Certificate Teaching Methodolgy (KMTC)
1988
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE NAIROBI, KENYA
(undergrad) Certificate of Merit (WHO)
1987- 1990
KENYA MEDICAL TRAINING COLLEGE NAIROBI, KENYA
Diploma OCUPATIONAL THERAPY
44 units of medical subjects completed over 3 years majoring in rehabilitation science for physical dysfunctions. Clinical and community experience with patients and clients in hospitals, cities, slums and rural areas.
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Affiliations and Achievements: |
• Published a book with Partridge International Publishers, a trainer’s guide for university lecturers (2017).
• Currently contracted by Monash University as university lecturer / program manager at Princess Noura University, PNU (2016 to date).
• Trained in career and academic coaching as a Trainer of Trainers (TOTs) in Success Team Approach (2015).
• Support for curricula and course development for e-learning and distance learning programs in NGO education programs (2014-to date).
• Conducted evaluation research on e-learning formats in selected universities in Kenya (2014-to 2015).
• Developed and delivered three training guides for preclinical Modules for medical schools, Federal Ministry of Health, Ethiopia (2013).
• Lectured, tutored and mentored paramedical students at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) for over ten years until 2012.
• Conducted continuous monitoring and evaluation for quality procedures and course programs at KMTC.
• Developed and delivered three curricula for new programs at for professional association in Kenya (2010 -2011).
• Conducted study and delivered report on experimental research on distance learning formats used in educating the youth on HIV/AIDS (MA thesis, 2010).
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- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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