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MS. LUCY WANJIKU MWANGI

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Designation
PRINCIPAL TECHNOLOGIST I
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Job Category
Non-Teaching
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Health Sciences
Directorate / Dept
DEPT. OF HUMAN NUTRITION
Section
Food Lab
Address
P.o Box 307 Egerton
SUMMARY

An expert in practical areas of Food selection and preparation, Meal planning and management and Household food preservation.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
  1. 2010–2012 - Master of Arts in Counseling-  Kenya Methodist University 
  2. 2007–2010 - Bachelor of Education in Education and Counseling - Kenya Methodist University 
  3. 1982–1984 - Diploma in Education; Home Economics and English - Kagumo Teachers College
  4. 1980 –1981 - Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education - Moi Nairobi Girls High School
  5. 1976 –1981 - East Africa Certificate of Education   - Precious Blood Secondary School – Riruta
  6. 1967-1975 - Certificate of Primary Education - Kagaa Primary School

 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE
  1. 2005 – Present - Part-time internal supervisor. Egerton university, Department of human nutrition
  2. 2013 - Guest speaker in Palliative Care, Counseling Skills and ethical issues for health workers. Egerton university, department of human nutrition
  3. 2021-Present - Principal Technologist 1, Egerton University,Department of human nutrition
  4. 2022- Chairperson of the Board, P. C. E. A Kabara Girls High School
  5. 2013 – 2020 - Chief Technologist, Egerton University,Department of human nutrition
  6. 1990 – 2003 - Senior Technician, Egerton University,Department of human nutrition
  7. 1997 - Part-time teacher at St. Andrews School – Turi: Taught Senior School IGCSE Home Economics (Cambridge Board and also non-examination group)
  8. 1984 – 1990 - Teacher at St. Mary’s Secondary and Njoro Boys High School

 

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Dietary Counseling, Palliative care and Cancer Research, Nutrition and Behavior

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
  1. Karanja W. Lucy (2015). Dietitian’s Knowledge of Diabetic Management and Patient’s Recovery Rate. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 3(1F), 431-435.
  2. Karanja W. Lucy (2014). Nutritional Counseling and the Recovery Rate among Diabetic Patients in Nakuru Provincial Hospital, Kenya. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 2(5E), 1791-1796.
  3. Karanja W. Lucy (2014). Dietary counseling as an intervention in the treatment and rehabilitation of victims of drug addiction: a case of Egerton university. Kenya Journal of Guidance and Counseling and Psychology, 4, 177-184.
  4. Karanja W. Lucy (2014). The Value of Frequency of Nutritional Counseling Services on Patient’s Adherence to Dietary therapies. International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, 4(10), 170-179.
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  1. Attended workshop on TIG(Transition of Infrastructure grants at Afraha High School-2018
  2. Attended workshop on evaluation of Curriculum at Milele Hotel-2017
  3. Attended workshop on Nutrition and Health at ARC hotel-2016
  4. The 4th National Guidance, Counseling and Psychology Conference, 2015 - Awarded a certificate
  5. The 4th Annual International Conference; Kabarak University, 2014 - Presented a paper
  6. The 8th Egerton university international conference, 2014 - Presented a paper
  7. Attended one week course in Palliative care for health care professionals at Nairobi hospice, 2014 - Awarded a certificate
  8. The 3rd Annual International Conference; Kabarak University, 2013 - Awarded a certificate
  9. Attended workshop corruption prevention sensitization at ARC Egerton University, 2013 - Awarded a certificate
  10. Attended workshop for Staff sensitization training on integrity promotion committee, 2013 - Awarded a certificate
  11. Implementation of Quality Management System), 2013 - Awarded a certificate
  12. Attended workshop on Pedagogy and academic advising held at CMRT, Egerton University, 2011 - Awarded a certificate
  13. Attended eldership training course organised by Presbyterian Church of East Africa, 2013 - Appointed as an elder of  PCEA
  14. Attended ISO 9001 2008 Refresher Training for staff at Egerton University, 2013
  15. Attended a conference on information technology in the advancement of nutrition in Africa, 2002 - Awarded a Certificate
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
  1. Awarded a certificate of Service as a leader of Woman’s guild at PCEA Emmanuel Church, 2018
  2. Awarded a Certificate and Trophy for excellent work performance by Egerton University, 2013/2014
  3. Awarded a recognition by Dr. Othuno department of nutrition for excellence in duty performance,1994
  4. Awarded a letter of recognition by Mrs. Mary Mwaka, 1994
TEACHING AREAS

 

  1. FOND 211-Food selection and Preparation
  2. FOND 212-Meal Planning and Management
  3. FOND 213-Household Food Preservation

 

 

OTHER SOCIETIES
  1. Member, Kenya Guidance, Counseling And Psychological Association
  2. Executive Member, Board of Management, Ministry of Education Science and Technology
  3. Member, of Egerton university alumni association
  4. Member, International Standard Organization (ISO) Department Subcommittee
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