Dr. JAMES N. KAMAU WARIBU (PhD)
P. O. Box 408-40200 Kisii, Kenya | Mobile : +254 721 531 127 |0737 261 165 Emails : waribuj@yahoo.com & waribuj@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke
CAREER PROFILE
Lecturer-& Strategic Management Expert-School of Business & Economics- Kisii University
Former School Leader-School of Business & Economics- Eldoret Campus
CAREER OBJECTIVE
It’s my objective to pursue a career in which I shall attain the highest level of productivity, working diligently as a team member, utilizing the knowledge and skills gained through time and be able to exploit my potential to the best of my abilities.
SUMMARY BACKGROUND
I have over 12 years teaching experience in Strategic Management, Organizational & Management Change Management, Strategic Human Resource Management, Marketing Management and Human Capital Management. I earned the experience while working at JKUAT and Kisii Universities. I hold a PhD in Business Administration (Strategic Management) JKUAT, an MBA in Strategic Management (JKUAT), Bachelors of Commerce, HRM Option (JKUAT) and an ABMA UK Diploma in Human Resource & Business Management. I am also a full member of Human Resource Management in Kenya. I am computer literate.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
A highly dependable Manager always delivering optimally
Innovative and posses the drive and skill to motivate others
Skilled Trainer
Possession of excellent written and oral communication skills
EDUCATION & TRAINING
2012 - 2019: PhD (Business Administration-Strategic Management), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
2008- 2010: Masters in Business Administration (Strategic Management), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
2005-2008: Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
2001-2001: Diploma in Human Resource and Business Management (UK) 1989-1992: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE (C+), Karima Boys
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Full Member Number 1996 of the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), Kenya
COMPUTER LITERACY
I’m proficient in Ms Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet
MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS
January 2023- COD-School of Business & Economics- Eldoret Campus-Kisii University
May 2022-Acting Coordinator-School of Business &Economics-Eldoret Campus February 2021-Programme Leader-Postgraduate-Kisii University-Eldoret Campus
December 2019- June 2020 Position: Coordinator Post-graduate Programmes - Kisii University-Nairobi Campus.
2017 January: In charge Directorate of Quality Assurance - Kisii University-Nairobi Campus.
2015: Coordinator-School of Business & Economics-Kisii University-Kericho Campus Lecturing Experience:
I have a wealth of experience spanning over 10 years in mentoring and teaching both postgraduate and undergraduate students in various universities.Units undertaken are like Strategic Management,Strategic Human resource management, Management of Change,Project Management ,Principles and Practices of management and Projects supervision.
Sep 2008 - Aug 2009: Administrator, Continuing Education Programmes, JKUAT Sep 2009 – Aug 2015: Administrator-Institute of Biotechnology Research (IBR-JKUAT).
Duties and Responsibilities:
Advise the project staff on various administrative issues
Research and retrieve statistical data from internal and external sources; prepare statistical charts, tables and reports;
Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordinate collection and submission of the reports to head unit;
Support conference, workshops, retreats;
Arrange appointments and meetings;
Coordinate academic functions on behalf of the Institute’s programmes; Provide general administrative support to the operations of the Institute; Assist in the preparation of budget revisions, determination of unutilized funds, e.t.c Give assistance in monitoring of the production units output under the Institute;
Jan 2004 – Aug 2008: Audit Clerk, JKUAT
Duties and Responsibilities:
To review and assess adequacy of internal controls, financial control, accounting systems and reporting structures to ensure effectiveness.
To review the systems established to ensure compliance with the set up policies, plans, procedures, laws and regulations
Ensure University assets are safe guarded
Continuous updating of internal Audit procedures
Writing reports to the Chief Internal Auditor
SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
2009: JKUAT CEP-Approved Centers Seminar (29th-30th January 2009, at Kenya Utalii Hotel), Theme: Strategic partnerships aimed at offering Quality Training to Achieve the National Vision of 2030.”
2009: JKUAT-UWIC Emergency Preparedness Public Health Seminar (14th-15th September, 2009 at the Utalii Hotel)
2010: Intellectual Property Workshop (June 2010)
2010: Management of Academic Affairs (3rd Sep, 2010), Training of Academic Division Customer Care & Public Relations (8th– 11th Sept 2010)
2011: Rapid Results Initiative (RRI) Seminar held by the Office of the Prime Minister Research Undertaken:
2017: PhD Research work: The Role of Strategic leadership on Execution of CIDPs by county governments in Kenya.
Publications:
James Kamau Waribu (2021).Exploring the Role of Innovation in Execution of County Integrated Development Plans by County Governments in Kenya. African Journal of Emerging Issues Vol. 3 (2) pp 145-164, ISSN 2663-9335
J.K.Waribu, K.Karanja &M.Sakwa, (2018).Analyzing Role of Envisioning in Execution of County Integrated Development Plans by County Governments in Kenya. African Journal of Business and Management Vol.4 (1) pp23-51, ISSN 2518-0312
J.K.Waribu,K.Karanja & M.Sakwa,(2018).Analysis of the Effect of Institutionalization of Programmes in Execution of County Integrated Development Plans by County Governments in Kenya. African Journal of Business and Management Vol.4 (2) pp1-21, ISSN 2518-0312
2010: Research work: MBA Research Project Titled, “The effects of Constituency Development Funds (CDF) Funded Projects in Contributing to Business Performance (A Survey of Juja Constituency)
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION-KISII UNIVERSITY
1. Tomee S. Lilian- CBM12/10851/17-MBA- Presented her Proposal on 24th June 2021 Titled-Competitive Strategies & Performance of Small Electronics Business in West Pokot County Kenya-awaiting final defense
2. Evans I. Obiso-DCB/10425/15-PhD- Title-Influence of Green Supply Chain Management Practices on Organizational Performance of Oil & Gas Marketing
Firms in Kenya-Moderated by Government Regulation-Defended His thesis successfully-graduated December 2023
3. Herman K.Rotich-CM11/0344/2007-MBA-Title-An Assessment of the Effects of the Strategic Planning Practices on the Performance of National Hospital Insurance Fund, South Western Kenya Region-Data Analysis
4. Lindah Jeptoo-MCB12/00022/21-Title-Influence of Strategy Implementation on the Growth Among Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies in Nandi County: A Case Study of Boresha Sacco-Data Analysis
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2021: BOM-Member-Senior Gichohi Secondary School-Maragua-Murang’a
MERIT AWARDS
1992: Student of the Year Award, Karima High School
2004: Commendation Certificate, JKUAT
2011-2014: Ranked Excellent Staff on Performance Appraisal Results, JKUAT
INTERESTS
Reading, Teaching, Socializing, and Current Affairs on governance
REFEREES
1. Dr.Caleb Akuku
Contact (0721-299-487)
Dean-School of Business &Economics
Kisii University
2. Dr. Josphine Ondari
Contact (0722-910-262)
Chair-Business Administration Department
-Kisii University
3. Prof. Karanja Kabare Contact: (0722-964-988) JKUAT
