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DR Vincent Kiprono Mukthar

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Designation: SENIOR LECTURER/SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW
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Job Category: Teaching
Phone Number: 0736004358
Division / Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Directorate / Dept: DEPT OF NURSING
Section: Nakuru Town campus(Health Sciences)
Address: P. O. Box 77-20157 Kabarak, Kenya

SUMMARY

: Dr. Vincent Kiprono Mukthar is a highly accomplished Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Fellow in Nursing Education at the Department of Nursing. With a PhD in Nursing Education from the University of Nairobi (2020), along with a Master’s in Nursing Sciences (2006) and a Bachelor’s in Nursing (2000), Dr. Mukthar’s academic journey is marked by dedication and excellence.Since joining Egerton University in 2008 as an Assistant Lecturer, he has steadily advanced in his career, attaining the role of Senior Lecturer and serving as Chairman of the Nursing Department for two successful terms (2011-2018). During this period, he spearheaded the development and refinement of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Direct Entry), which has become one of the most in-demand programs in the country.Currently, he leads multiple academic programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Direct Entry and In-service Modes) and the Diploma in Nursing (In-service Mode). His vast experience spans applied health research, community outreach, and consultancy in areas such as nursing education, maternal and neonatal health, and population health.Dr. Mukthar has been the Principal Investigator in several research projects funded by internal grants, including studies on skilled birth attendance, contraceptive use among women, and healthcare worker safety in Nakuru County. A prolific scholar, he has published over 20 scientific articles and contributed to book chapters, while also presenting his work at numerous conferences and workshops.Beyond his academic contributions, Dr. Mukthar is a registered nurse with the Nursing Council of Kenya and holds a valid practice license. His influence extends to mentoring, having successfully supervised one Master’s thesis and currently guiding eight Master’s and one PhD student in nursing, nutrition, and health-related fields.Dr. Mukthar’s expertise has earned him roles as an Adjunct Lecturer at Kabarak University and an External Examiner at various institutions, including the Nursing Council of Kenya. A seasoned educator and researcher, he is a cornerstone in the field of nursing education.
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9034-1030
ACADEMIA: https://independent.academia.edu/VINCENTKMUKTHAR
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-mukthar-phd-b938108b?trk=contact-info
Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vincent-Mukthar
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=aYUSxocAAAAJ&hl=en

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2020 - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Nairobi

2006 - Master of Science in Nursing, University of Nairobi

2000 - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton.

1995 - Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Kapsabet High School

1991 - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Mumias Prim’ School

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Nursing Education

* Special Interest in Medical Surgical Nursing

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

June 2002 - Registered with Nursing Council of Kenya(Registration Number 206)

June 2002 - Licensed to practice Nursing (Practice Licence No. NCK/PL/03793)

Short Courses and Trainings

June 2018 - ISO Process Owners Transition Training, Kenya Bureau of Standards

April 2018 - CPAP and Helping Babies Breath, Egerton University

Oct 2012 - DHS Fellows Report Writing Workshop, Measure Demographic And Health Survey

Aug 2004 - Trauma Counseling And Debriefing, Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling

Aug 2003 - Counseling Skills And HIV/AIDS, Kenya Institute of Professional Counseling

May 2003 - Palliative Management And Care Of The Terminally Ill, Nairobi Hospice

WORK EXPERIENCE

April 29th 2015 – To date: Senior Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Egerton University – Kenya

Dec 2011 – July 3rd 2018: Chairman, Department of Nursing, Egerton University – Kenya

April 3rd 2012 – April 28th 2015: Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Egerton University – Kenya

May 14th 2008 - April 2nd 2012: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Egerton University – Kenya

2007 - 2008: Nursing Tutor, Moi Teaching & Referral Training School, - Kenya

2001 - 2006: Nursing Officer, Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital, - Kenya

2000 - 2001: Clinical Instructor, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton – Kenya

KEY PROJECTS

Sept’ 2014 - Sept 2016: The Uptake and Determinants of Skilled Birth Attendance in Rongai Sub-County, Nakuru County – Kenya- Funded by Egerton University

June 2017- Sept 2020: The Effectiveness of Structured to Nurses in Influencing Percutaneous Injuries and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis; The Case of Nakuru County Referral Hospital- PhD Project- Self-funded

2012 - 2013: The Use of Modern Contraceptives Among the Women(15-49 years) Attending Maternal Child Health/Family Planning Units in PGH, Nakuru- Kenya- Funded by Egerton University

2010 - 2012: Percutaneous Injuries and Post-Exposure Prohylaxis among the nurses in PGH, Nakuru- Kenya- Funded by Egerton University

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Nursing Education -Expert in interventional Studies
Maternal and Neonatal Nursing
Occupation Health and Hazards in Health
Medical Surgical Nursing

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Publications in Refereed Journals
1. Mukthar, K. & Chemoiwa, R. K. (2024 July). The Prevalence of Intimate Partner/Spouse Violence against Males and its Association with Common Substances of Abuse in Kenya East African Journal of Health and Science, 7(1), 285- 292. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajhs.7.1.2020.
2. Mukthar, K. (2024 April). The Association between Male Circumcision and Physical Intimate Partner/Spouse Violence in Kenya. Journal of Medicine, Nursing & Public Health, 7(1), 69–81. https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t4256
3. Kwena, T. T., Psusma, T. S., Mukthar, V. K. and Arudo, J. O. (2024 Jan’). Assessing Healthcare Provider's Skills in the Management of COVID-19 Infection at Busia County Referral Hospital, Kenya. Evidence-Based Nursing Research, 6(1), 28-38. https://doi.org/10.47104/ebnrojs3.v6i1.320.
4. Kwena, T. T., Psusma, T. S. and Mukthar, V. K. (2022 Dec’). Assessment of Covid-19 Management by Healthcare Providers in Busia County, Kenya. Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing (JHMN). Vol 8: Issue 2. No 5. 69-87 ISSN: 2520-4025 https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/JHMN/issue/view/431
5. Mukthar, K. (2022 July’). The influence of Male Partner/Spouse Involvement in the Uptake of Postpartum Contraception in Kenya. Kenyan Journal of Nursing & Midwifery. Vol 7: Issue 1, 70-83 ISSN: 2518-8631 https://www.kjnm.co.ke/index.php/kjnm/article/download/223/161
6. Mukthar, K. (2021 Dec’). The Role of Male Partner/Spouse Attendance of Antenatal Clinic in the Prediction of Place of Delivery in Kenya: A Further Analysis of Kenya Demographic Health Survey 2014. Kenyan Journal of Nursing & Midwifery. Vol 6: Issue 2, 77-90 ISSN: 2518-8631 https://www.kjnm.co.ke/index.php/kjnm/article/view/213/146
7. Mukthar, V. K. (2017). The Effect of an Educational Intervention on the Standard Precautions among Nurses in Kenya. Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 1(4). https://doi.org/10.26717/BJSTR.2017.01.000346
8. Mukthar, K. and Kulei, S. J. (2017 Nov). The Uptake and Determinants of Skilled Birth Att endance in Rongai Sub -County, Nakuru County, Kenya. East African Medical Journal. Vol 94, Issue no
9. Mukthar, K., Karani, A. K. and Mirie, W. (2017 April). Prevalence and Reporting Of Percutaneous Injuries among Nurses in Selected County Hospitals in Kenya. Kenyan Journal of Nursing & Midwifery, Vol 2: Issue1, 37-44 ISSN: 2518-8631 https://www.kjnm.co.ke/index.php/kjnm/article/view/51
10. Maranga, A. K., Abunga, S. K., Mutunga-Mwenda, C. S., and Mukthar, K., (2017 April). Ethical Distress As Perceived By Nurses in Kenya. Kenyan Journal of Nursing & Midwifery, Vol 2: Issue1, 45-53 ISSN: 2518-8631 https://www.kjnm.co.ke/index.php/kjnm/article/view/58
11. Kulei, S. J., Jennifer Oyieke, ,Blasio B.O. and Mukthar, V. K., (2016 Dec). Maternal Determinants Of Neonatal Mortality Among Mothers Giving Birth In A County Hospital In KenyA. Kenyan Journal of Nursing & Midwifery, Vol 1: Issue 2, 145-157 https://www.kjnm.co.ke/index.php/kjnm/article/view/43
12. Maranga, A. K., Mukthar, K., Mutunga-Mwenda, C. S., and Chemoiwa, R. K. (2016 Nov’). Hospital Governance for the Counties in Kenya, Emphasis on Government-run Institutions. International Journal of Medical and Health Science, Vol 1: Issue 11 https://doi.org/10.53555/eijmhs.v1i3.94
13. Mukthar, K., Karani, A. K. and Mirie, W. (2016 June). The Knowledge And Compliance With The Universal Precautions And The Prevalence Of Percutaneous Injuries Among The Registered Nurses In Selected County Hospitals In Kenya. East African Medical Journal. Vol 93, Issue no 6
14. Ngeno, L. C., Mukthar, K., Kulei, S. J. and Chege M. (2015 July). The Determinants of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Uptake Among Children Attending Immunization Services at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. East African Medical Journal. Vol 92, Issue no 7
15. Mukthar, K., Maranga, A. K., Kulei, S. J. and Chemoiwa, R. K. (2014 Nov’). The Uptake of Modern Contraceptives Among Women of Reproductive Age (15-49 Years) Attending Maternal Child Health and Family Planning (MCH/FP) Clinics; The Case Of Rift Valley Provincial Hospital in Kenya. East African Medical Journal. Vol 91, Issue 11
16. Chemoiwa, R. K., Mukthar, K., Maranga, A. K. and Kulei, S. J. (2014 Oct’). Nurses Infection Prevention Practices in Handling Injections: A Case of Rift Valley Provincial Hospital in Kenya. East African Medical Journal. Vol 91, Issue no 10
17. Mangeni, J. N., Mwangi, A., Mbugua, S., Mukthar, V.K. (2012 Nov’). Male Involvement in Maternal Health Care as a Determinant of Utilization of Skilled Birth Attendants in Kenya. East African Medical Journal. Vol 89, Issue no 11
18. Mukthar, K. (2011 March). Post-exposure prophylaxis use among the nurses; The case of Rift Valley Provincial Hospital in Kenya. Egerton Journal of Science & Technology; Vol’ 10, Issue no 2073-8277
19. Mukthar, V. K., Karani A. Kagure and Kang’ethe Simon (2009 Dec’). Percutaneous Injuries among the Nurses: A Case of Rift Valley Provincial Hospital in Kenya. Kenya Nursing Journal; Vol’ 38, Issue no. 2
20. Mukthar, V. K., (2020 Jun’) “NURS 210: Cardiovascular Medical Surgical Nursing” Egerton University© Nakuru, Kenya.~ Module/ Book Chapter
21. Mukthar, V. K., (2020 Sept’) “NURS 310: Respiratory & Gastro-Intestinal Medical Surgical Nursing” Egerton University© Nakuru, Kenya.~Module/Book Chapter

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

: Mukthar, V. K., (2022 Jun’) “The Nursing Students’ Perspectives and Experiences on Modified Clinical Experience during the Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) Pandemic” –International Nursing Research Conference at St Paul University

TEACHING AREAS

Nursing Education
Medical Surgical Nursing

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

MASTERS LEVEL :

Student’s Name: Dennis Wekulo Wekhuyi

Programme: Master of Science in Nursing

Institution: Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Thesis Title: “The Patterns of Morbidity and Mortality among Motorbike Accident Victims Seeking Treatment at Kitale County Hospital”

Status: Ongoing (Proposal Development)

Student’s Name: Tito Tabu Kwena

Programme: Master of Science in Nursing

Institution: Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Thesis Title: “Assessing Capacity Of Busia County Referral Hospital in the Management of Covid-19 Infection”

Status: Ongoing (Report writing)

Student’s Name: Constan K. Cheramboss

Programme: Master of Medicine in Family Medicine

Institution: Kabarak University

Thesis Title: “Determinants of Medication Adherence among Patients with Hypertension: A Rural Cross-Sectional Study in Kenya”

Status: Ongoing (Proposal Development)

Student’s Name: Dorothy W. Kiongo

Programme: Master of Research and Public Policy

Institution: Egerton University

Thesis Title: “The Influence of Free Maternity Service on Maternal Outcomes in Nakuru County”

Status: Ongoing (Proposal Development)

Student’s Name: Nancy Simayiai Tago

Programme: Master of Human Nutrition & Dietetics

Institution: Kabarak University

Thesis Title: “MATERNAL KNOWLEDGE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS TO IRON AND FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN AGED 15-49 YEARS ATTENDING NAROOSURA HEALTH CENTER NAROK SOUTH SUB COUNTY, NAROK COUNTY”

Status: Ongoing (Proposal Development)

PhD. LEVEL :

Student’s Name: Judy Rotich

Programme: Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

Institution: Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Thesis Title: Utilization of Evidence-based Practice and Research among Nurses in Specialized Units at Selected Public Hospitals in Western Kenya.

Status: Ongoing (Proposal Development)

OTHER SOCIETIES

External Examiners Experience/Appointments and Community Service
1. Appointed External Examiner for Department of Nursing, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Kabarak University on 2^nd July 2018 to 2^nd July 2022
  
  Appointed External Examiner for Department of Nursing, School of Science and Technology, Alupe University College, a constituent college of Moi Univesity, on 10^th September 2017 to date
  
  Appointed External Examiner for Department of Nursing, School of Science and Technology, University of Kabianga on 2^nd August 2017 to 2^nd August 2021
  
  Appointed External Examiner for Department of Nursing Education, Leadership, Management and Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Moi University on 2^nd August 2021
  
  Appointed External Examiner for Department of Nursing Education, School of Social Sciences, Kaimosi Friends University College , a constituent college of Masinde Muliro of Science and Technology on 24^th November 2021
  
  Appointed Adjunct Senior Lecturer for postgraduate programs in Nursing under School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Kabarak University on 11^th November 202
  
  Appointed as Board of Management member for AIC Tulwobmoi Secondary School by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; State Department of Education on 3^rd September 2015 to 2^nd September 2018
  
  Re-Appointed as Board of Management member for AIC Tulwobmoi Secondary School by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; State Department of Education on 14^th May 2019 to 13^th May 2022
  
  Appointed as Board of Management Chairman for AIC Tulwobmoi Secondary School by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; State Department of Education on 14^th May 2019 to 13^th May 2022
  
  Appointed as a Church Elder for Africa Inland Church-Kenya courtesy of AIC Kiamunyi Church on 9^th December 2018 to serve for a period of five years.
  
  Appointed as a Youth Sponsor(Patron) for Africa Inland Church-Kenya courtesy of AIC Kiamunyi Church on 9^th December 2018 to serve for a period of five years.

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