Saturday, August 11, 2012

NATAMBA SHADRACK'S C.V



NATAMBA SHADRACK’S
Curriculum Vitae

PERSONAL INFORMATION


First name(s) / Surname(s)
  SHADRACK NATAMBA

Current Address
Uganda Christian University, Department Of Development Studies and Foundation Studies Department. P.O Box 4 Mukono East Africa.

Telephone(s)
(+256)701/714/782-843010
+256776-385405

E-mail

Nationality
Ugandan

Place of birth
Lwekishugi- Kalagara, Malongo P.O. Box 93, Masaka, Uganda.

Date of birth
10.Febuary 1983

Marital status
Single

Gender
 Male

Desired Job.
Policy design and analysis, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Research, Women, Youth and Child Development advocacy, Community Development,, Research Training and environmental preservation.


Working experience

Dates(from – to)

JULY 2008 TO DATE

Name and address of the current employer

Ugandan Christian University, P.O BOX, 4 Mukono

Type of business or sector
Private/Academic

Current position held
Assistant Lecturer, Uganda Christian University- Mukono, Development Studies And Foundation studies Departments. (On part time basis).



Duties performed
v  Teaching the prescribed course units such as Health and Wholeness, Human resource management, Politics and Development, Project planning and management, Gender and Development, Rural Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, political economy of Uganda, community development and Entrepreneurship, participatory development, theory and management of organizations.
v  Setting and marking course works and examinations, I have been engaged in Marking and assessing students in the departments above since 2008. This also involves Setting Questions for exams turned in to the lecturers every semester.
v  Meeting and advising students of career development and research or dissertation writing.



·         May 2009, to date the General Secretary to the Quality Assurance Committee of Foundation Studies department. This committee was established to improve on the quality of education offered and to find remedies to the challenges faced by both the lecturers and students at large.
·         May 2009- December 2009, I volunteered and participated in research, editing and proof reading the Health and Wholeness students workbook, UCU publication.
·         As a coordinator of Health and wholeness, I have had an opportunity to meet the new tutors for guidance in relation to the mode of Assessment and Evaluation.
·         I developed a hand book for guiding students while studying the political Economy of Uganda.






Research and paper presentation
Jan 2012 to date, I am currently undertaking a study entitled: Community health systems and their significance to community health promotion. A case study of Lwengo District.
March, 6th, 2012: I presented a paper on: Introduction to Group dynamics and working in teams to Uganda Christian University-Mission for Civic Awareness and Health.(UCU-MICAH).
Jan.2011- Dec. 2011, I conducted a study entitled: Waste management practices and their implications to urban development: A case study of Kyazanga Town council. (MA. Thesis).
18th August-18th September 2008, Appointed Research Assistant on the paper that was presented on the topic: Skills training in small and medium firms by Mr. Katono Isaac, Principal Researcher in the school of research and post graduate studies and a lecturer at Uganda Christian University- Mukono
April, 2008 to Dec. 2008, Appointed Research Assistant on the PhD project for Katusiimeh Mesharch Lecturer/principal Researcher, on the title: Public-private partnerships in urban Environmental infrastructure in East Africa: A case of solid waste management.
Oct. 2007- MArch. 2008, I conducted a study entitled: The Impact of decentralization system on health service delivery- Sanitation and Hygiene: A case study of Malongo Sub-County. (Undergraduate Thesis).




Administration and management
1st March-20thJuly 2008, Assistant Health Inspector; Ngogwe sub-county, Buikwe district. I  performed the following responsibilities:
Ø  I was concerned with general improvement of community health systems.
Ø  Development of the concept paper- strategic plan, and resource mobilization.
Ø  Development of survey tools, collection of data and data analysis and interpretation.
Ø  School health/ hygiene education and HIV/AIDS sensitization.
Ø  Home improvement activities, community health care support activities and monitoring and evaluation.


April-July 2007, Uganda Christian University Mission for civic Awareness and Health (UCU-MICAH): Nsinze Sub-county, Namutumba district (Internship student). I performed the following duties:
Ø  Chief accountant.
Ø  Planning meetings at UCU, consultations with supervisors, meeting field leaders and Inception visits to selected sites.
Ø  Home improvement activities like campaigning for latrine construction.
Ø  Education and school programs.
Ø  Health care support activities like HIV/AIDS sensitization, malaria control programs, and immunization.
Ø  Monitoring and Evaluation.





Education and training.



Date and Title of qualification awarded and institution.










  • 2009-to 2012, Master of Arts in Development studies, Uganda Christian University- Mukono.
  • 2005-2008, Bachelor’s of Development studies (First class with Honors): Uganda Christian University- Mukono.
  • 2005-2008, A Certificate of outstanding servant leadership-Leadership Development training course of Compassion International Leadership Development Programme (LDP) Uganda.
  • 2005-2008, A Certificate in Discipleship Bible Studies of The Navigators Uganda
  • 2003-2004, A’ Level Certificate (UACE): St.Gonzaga S.S.S Kijukizo, Lyantonde.
  • 1999-2002, O’ Level Certificate (UCE): St.Gonzaga S. S.S Kijukizo, Lyantonde.
·         1992-1998, Primary Leaving Examination (P.L.E): Lwekishugi Baptist Primary School.

TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED.
·         22nd April- 06th June, 2012: I completed a training course in SPSS a computer software package to quantitative data analysis.
·         5th March to 21st April, 2012: I completed a training course in HyperResearch in QDA (A Qualitative Data Analysis software).
·         11th June to 16th July, 2011, I successfully completed Basic Para Counsellor’s Training. Organized by Uganda Christian University.
·         January 12th-14th, 2011, Grants writing and Award management. Organized by Joint Clinical Research Centre in Conjunction with Uganda Christian University.
·         February 15th-16th, 2011; Engaging the Public in Research. Organized by Joint Clinical Research Centre in Conjunction with Uganda Christian University.
·         19th -20th 2010; Training of Trainers workshop on Millennium Development Goals. A capacity building project that at Uganda Management Institute.
·         2005-2008; I underwent a series of trainings like Human Resource Management, Dynamics of collaboration, Team work and partnership, leadership principles: master communications (effective communication and public speaking skills), The local church (its importance and your commitment), Biblical principles of integrity and stewardship, Basic principles of Bible study, Time management and study skills, Stewardship of the body and health practices, Advocating for children, job placement skills, Biblical poverty and understanding your responsibility, conflict management and reconciliation among others Organized by Leadership Development Program of Compassion International Uganda.

·         12th -13th Feb.2008; Enhancing development through conflict resolution (the Concept of Human Rights, Domestic Violence, Gender Main Streaming, and Democracy and Good Governance), organized by UCU-Development studies Association in conjunction with Foundation For Human Rights Initiative,

·         24th September, 2008; The role of student leaders in posing a positive change in Development of Uganda, organized by the union of Ugandan Universities Guild Parliaments.

·         23rd-26th April 2007; The students’ Guild leaders’ conference organized by Uganda Christian University Students Guild.

·         8th -10th Nov. 2006, Environmental management & Governance, Environmental Law, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Monitoring Auditing, Environmental Education and Natural Resource Conservation & management Planning organized by UCU-Development Studies Association in conjunction with NEMA,

·         2006/2007, Making Education a productive investment, organized by the Minister of Education Students’ Guild in conjunction with the University Administration.

·         25th -27th Oct. 2006, Conflict resolution and management organized by the Faculty of Social Science UCU in conjunction with Conflict Resolution by Youth,

·         Feb. 2006, Strategic planning and resource mobilization organized Uganda Christian University in conjunction with the UNASO Network

RECOGNITION AND AWARDS:

·         5th March to 21st April, Awarded a certificate for completing of a training course in HyperResearch in QDA (A Qualitative Data Analysis software).
·         11th June to 16th July, 2011, Awarded a certificate for completing of Basic Para Counsellor’s Training. Organized by Uganda Christian University.
·         January 12th-14th, 2011, awarded a certificate for completing a training course on:  Grants writing and Award management. Organized by Joint Clinical Research Centre in Conjunction with Uganda Christian University.
·         February 15th-16th, 2011; Awarded a certificate for completing a training course on: Engaging the Public in Research. Organized by Joint Clinical Research Centre in Conjunction with Uganda Christian University.
·         19th -20th 2010; Training of Trainers workshop on Millennium Development Goals. A capacity building project that at Uganda Management Institute.
·         2009-2011, Awarded a certificate of Appreciation for outstanding service to the university student’s Guild Government 2010/2011 as Class Representative for the Master of Arts in Development Studies.
·         24th October 2008, Awarded a certificate in recognition of completion of GROWING IN DISCIPLESHIP; Discipleship Bible studies by Compassion International Uganda in conjunction with The Navigators-Uganda.
·         20thJuly, 2008: Awarded a certificate of merit for the participation in sanitation, hygiene and health campaign conducted in Ngogwe sub-county Mukono district.
·         June, 2008: An Academic Excellence Award was presented for having attained First Class Honors degree in Development studies of Uganda Christian University, Mukono.
·         2007/2008, Certificate of Merit, was awarded for the Great service of furthering God’s ministry in Development Studies fellowship as a mobilizer.
·         1st Dec.2006, Certificate of Appreciation was awarded for the strong leadership and hard work in the efforts to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS and help people live positively, both on and off campus.
·         2006/2007, Certificate of Appreciation was awarded for the services rendered in Development Studies Fellowship as a Prayer secretary.
·         2005/2006, Certificate of Merit awarded with gratitude for the good and exemplified services rendered to the University as Class Representative Development Studies in the students’ Guild

Professional memberships and supplemental tasks
§  2005-to date; Uganda Christian University and the UCU-Alumni Association.
§  1992-to date; Member of Compassion International Uganda- attached to Lwekishugi CDC (UG-118) Masaka Cluster.
§  2005 to date; Member of Leadership Development Programme- Uganda Chapter.
§  2006 to date; Founder member of Uganda Christian Univesrity-Mission For Civic Awareness and Health. (UCU-MICAH).
§  2006 to date; UCU- HIV/AIDS initiative member.







Personal skills and competences

Language(s)
English, Luganda, Runyankole-Runyoro-Rutoro, , Lusoga

Self-assessment

Understanding
Speaking
Writing


Listening
Reading
Spoken interaction
Spoken production

Languages

     
Runyankore
Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

English    
Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Luganda
Excellent

Good

Good

Good

Good

Rukiga- Runyoro- Rutoro
Excellent

Good

Good

Good

Good

Lusoga
Good

Basic

Basic

Basic

Basic
Social skills and competences
·         I am self motivated and driven with a lot of interest in working in a multi-cultural setting.
·         Have strong inter-personal skills, proven success in establishing, building and sustaining relations.
  • I am a good team builder and player with ability to work at different levels and also working independently with minimum supervision, and with the determination to achieve the desired and set goals of the organization.
·         I posses good writing and communication skills for different audiences.


Organisational skills and competences

·         I am a development practitioner with experience in Human resource management, research development programmes, policy design and analysis, Development planning, monitoring and Evaluation, Financial management, Rural Development issues, Gender and Development, community Health systems management (sanitation and hygiene, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, common occurring illnesses among others) and knowledgeable in decentralized frame works and a servant leader.

·         Self-motivated, hard working, analytical, good and effective communicator with advocacy ability. Highly experienced in working with communities, civil society organizations, local governments in a multi-cultural environment to represent issues of social equity and development.


Computer skills and competences

v  Proficient in computer applications (Microsoft word, excel, power point, and internet explorer).
v  I am also knowledgeable in computer packages like SPSS, HyperResearch (For Qualitative Data Analysis) and EPI-Data.
v  I am always keen to learn from my seniors/experts.

Positions of leadership held and dates.

·         200-2011 Class Representative for the Master of Arts in Development Studies- Uganda Christian University.
·         January 2009 to date; General secretary- UCU Quality Assurance Committee
·         2007/08, M.P Development studies- students’ Guild Government, UCU-Mukono,
·         2007-2008, Chair person UCU-Mission for Civic Awareness and Health (MICAH), UCU chapter
·         2007/2008, General Secretary UCU-HIV/AIDS initiative.
·         2007/08, Mobilizer Development Studies Fellowship, UCU-Mukono.
·         2006/07, Prayer secretary Development studies fellowship, UCU-Mukono.
·         2005/06, Class Representative, Development Studies, UCU-Mukono.
·         2003/04, Food prefect, St.Gonzaga’s S.S Kijukizo, Lyantonde,
·         2002/04, Youth secretary, Lwekishugi Baptist Church.
·         2001/04, Youth representative, Education Affairs, Malongo L.CIII.
·         2002/03, Games & Sports minister, Lwekishugi CDC.





Additional information
HOBBIES:
Playing football, volley ball, watching football, reading the word of God, Internet Surfing, and listening to Local gospel Music


REFEREES:
Relationship

Mr. Douglas L. Fountain
DVC- External Relations; Uganda Christian University,
P O, Box, 4. Mukono.
Tel: +25678-2563039


§My lecturer at undergraduate,

§His Assistant Lecturer in Health and Wholeness. (Health Sciences Dept).

§ Served with him on the HIV/AIDS initiative and UCU-MICAH where he is the Patron.

Prof. Kukunda Elizabeth Bacwayo
Dean; Faculty of Social Sciences.
Uganda Christian University,
Tel: +256772-770835
·            My Supervisor in Faculty of Social Sciences- Development studies department.
§ My lecturer both during my undergraduate and at my Master’s degree.


Dr. Edward Kanyesigye
Head Of Department of Health Sciences.
Uganda Christian University
P.O Box 4, Mukono
+256(0)772-594335
  • His Assistant Lecturer and My Lecturer at Masters Degree and Supervisor in the community Health related activities.