Chemistry Assistant

Location:

Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Salary:

800,000 SR

Posted:

September 21, 2019

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Prof. Alexander Ochieng’ Okoth,

Department of Chemistry

P.O.Box 333 – 40105,

Maseno, KENYA

September 22nd 2019

I/C HR

IAU

College of Nursing,

Dammam, SAUDI ARABIA

Dear Sir,

Re: Application for the Position of Associate/Assistant Professor of Chemistry at IAU I wish to be considered for the above vacancy published online by Post Jobs Free on September 11,2019.

I am an experienced educationist with a solid background in natural sciences and pedagogics. I had my basic, secondary and higher education in Kenya followed by three level university training in Moscow Russia. I am a holder of MSc (Hons) and PhD both in Inorganic Chemistry from Russian Peoples’ Friendship University, Moscow. I communicate effectively in English, Russian Kiswahili and Luo languages.

My work experience since 1986 has been for the most part with Moi and Maseno Universities in Kenya. In 1990-1991 I spent a busy sabbatical year at the Department of Chemistry of Louisiana State University, USA.

I have worked on part-time basis for Kenya Institute of Education (KIE now KICD) curriculum development, Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) – evaluation - dealing with examinations in Chemistry at secondary and diploma levels.

Between 2005 and 2007 I served the Department of Chemistry of the University of Swaziland

(UNISWA) as External Examiner. Further, I have served Kenyatta University, Kenya, for four years between 2011 and 2015 in a similar capacity.

Sir, I am a passionate pedagogue and I am interested in state of the art research in material sciences. I am confident that my training and experience in chemistry is suitable for instruction in General Chemistry that is essential for nurses and will synergize with your teams and laboratory facilities at your college if granted this opportunity. I therefore wish to be considered for the position of Associate/ Assistant Professor of Chemistry at IAU College of Nursing, Dammam, SAUDI ARABIA. I hope you will favorably consider my application and give me a feedback at your earliest convenience. Yours sincerely,

Prof. Alexander O. Okoth

CURRICULUM VITAE

1. Name: Alexander Ochieng’ Okoth

2. Education:

Institution Dates Award

Department of Inorganic Chemistry,

PFU Lumumba, Moscow, USSR.

1982 – 1986

Ph.D. Chemistry, 1986

Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and

Natural Sciences, Peoples’

Friendship University (PFU) Patrice

Lumumba, Moscow, USSR.

1976 – 1982

M.Sc (Hons) Chemistry, 1982

Mangu High School, Thika, Kenya.

Forms V–VI

1974 – 1975 East African Advanced Certificate

of Education (EAACE)

Gendia Secondary School,

Kendu Bay, Kenya. Forms I–IV

1970 – 1973

East African Certificate of

Education ( EACE)

Otati Primary School,

Karungu, Kenya

1963 – 1969

Certificate of Primary Education

(CPE)

3. Language Skills: Indicate competence on scale of 1 to 5 (1 –excellent; 5 – basic) Language reading speaking writing

English 1 1 1

Russian 1 1 1

Kiswahili 1 1 1

Luo 1 1 1

4. Other Qualifications:

a) Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Chemistry) PFU, Moscow, 1982. b) Research Chemist, Diploma, PFU, Moscow, 1982.

c) Russian/English Languages’ Translator, Diploma, PFU, Moscow, 1982. d) Computer Literacy: Introduction to computers, Word, PowerPoint and many other application packages.

5. Training and Professional Experience:

1974 Field Clerk, Central Bureau of Statistics, Kenya. 1978 Trainee Chemist, SPO AZOT Severodonetsk Chemical Plant, Ukraine. Industrial production of ammonia.

1980 Trainee Chemist, SPO AZOT Severodonetsk Chemical Plant, Ukraine. Production of agricultural fertilizers and ammonia-based chemicals, Treatment of industrial effluents.

1982 1. Trainee Teacher of Chemistry at a Moscow Secondary School. 2. Supervision of undergraduate laboratory courses. 3. Conducting tutorials in inorganic chemistry to undergraduate Chemists and agronomists.

1983–1985 Responsibilities at Peoples’ Friendship University, Moscow: I. Teaching:

1) Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

2) Spectral Methods in Inorganic Chemistry

3) Chemistry of Rare Earth Elements

4) X-ray analysis of Inorganic Compounds

II. Supervision special laboratory projects.

III. Supervision of five (5) M.Sc. Theses.

1986–1992 Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya.

1987 – 2011 Member of National Chemistry Panel (NCP) at the Kenya Institute of Education, Ministry of Education and Manpower Development Kenya. 1989 – 1998 Service/ Part-time Teaching in the School of Environmental Studies Moi University, Eldoret.

1990 – 1991 Visiting Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.

1991 – 1998 Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Moi University and Maseno University College. 1992 – 2006 Adjuct Lecturer at Western University College of Science and Technology

(WUCST) a constituent college of Moi University and University of Eastern Africa, Baraton.

6. Academic Experience

(a) Pedagogical:

I have served in the following capacities:

1982 Trainee Secondary School Teacher of Chemistry in Moscow USSR. 1982 – 1986 Tutorial Fellow PFU - Moscow, USSR

1986 – 1990 Lecturer in Chemistry – Moi University, Kenya 1990 – 1991 Assistant Professor in Chemistry, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 1991 – 1992 Senior Lecturer in Chemistry – Moi University, Kenya 4

1992 – 1998 Senior Lecturer in Chemistry – Maseno University, Kenya 1998 to date – Associate Professor of Chemistry – Maseno University In addition I have served as an Adjunct Professor at the following Universities: 1992 – 2004 School of Environmental Studies, Moi University 2005 – 2006 Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Kenya 2005 – 2006 University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kenya 6.(a)(i) Bachelor of Science Courses that I have taught at Maseno University: CODE TITLE

SCH 101 Basic Physical Chemistry

SCH 102 Basic Inorganic Chemistry

SCH 104 Basic Analytical Chemistry

SCH 201 Physical Chemistry I

SCH 202 Inorganic Chemistry I

SCH 203 Organic Chemistry I

SCH 205 Inorganic Chemistry II

SCH 206 Organic Chemistry II

SCH 301 Chemical Thermodynamics and Equilibrium

SCH 302 Application of Spectroscopic Methods

SCH 304 Group Theory

SCH 306 Inorganic Chemistry III

SCH 307 Instrumentation in Chemical Analysis

SCH 308 Kinetics of Chemical Reactions

SCH 310 Analytical Chemistry I

SCH 311 Electrochemistry

SCH 402 Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms

SCH 403 Lanthanides and Actinides

SCH 404 Quantum Chemistry I

SCH 408 Statistical Thermodynamics

SCH 412 Quantum Chemistry II

SCH 413 Project I & II

6.(a)(ii) Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry Courses that I have taught at Maseno University:

CODE TITLE

SIC 301 Industrial Chemical Processes and Technology SIC 302 Introduction to Metallurgy

SIC 303 Principal Non Metals in Chemical industry

SIC 304 Alkali Metals and Halogens in Chemical Industries SIC 308 Kinetics and Electrochemistry

SIC 409 Theory and Applications Fluid Mechanics

SIC 410 Silicate Glasses

SIC 415 Manufacture of Pulp and Paper

SIC 416 Synthetic Gas, Production and Technology

SIC 417 Industrial Research Project II

SIC 419 Cement manufacturing

6.(a)(iii) Postgraduate Courses I have taught at Maseno University: CODE TITLE

SCH 801 Analytical Techniques

SCH 812 Physico-Chemical Characterization of Complexes SCH 813 Industrial Chemistry

SCH 815 Treatment of Industrial Effluents

SCH 816 Atmospheric Chemistry

SCH 817 Environmental Impact Assessment

SCH 822 Inorganic Chemistry of Non-transition Elements SCH 823 Inorganic Chemistry of Transition Elements SCH 833 Classical and Statistical Thermodynamics

SCH 852 Computer Applications in Chemistry

SCH 909 Charge Transfer in Chemistry

SCH 915 Solid State Chemistry: Catalysis I

6.(a)(iv) Courses I have taught at various Universities: CODE TITLE Institution

SES 830 Practical Environmental

Chemistry/Instrumentation in

Chemical Analysis

School of Environmental

Studies, Moi University,

SES 834E Environmental Health Criteria Eldoret

SES 882 Industrial Processes and

Pollution.

CHE 200 Basic chemistry for forestry,

wildlife Management,

wood Science and Technology

Department of Chemistry,

Moi University, Eldoret,

Kenya

CHE 210 Atomic Structure and Chemical

Bonding.

CHE 213 Physical Chemistry I

CHE 313 Physical Chemistry II

CHE 315 Analytical Chemistry II

CHE 413 Physical Chemistry IV

CHE 420 Physical Chemistry V

CHE 410 Transition Metal Chemistry Department of Physical and Biological Sciences,

Masinde Muliro University

of Science and Technology

(MMUST), Kakamega,

Kenya

CHE 413 Statistical Thermodynamics

CHE 414 Industrial Chemistry

CHE 416 Photochemistry

CHEM 1201 Basic (Undergraduate)

Chemistry

Department of Chemistry,

Louisiana State University,

Baton Rouge, LA, USA.

CHEM 440 Industrial Chemistry

School of Sciences,

University of Eastern Africa,

CHEM 441 Inorganic Chemistry Baraton, Kenya

(b) External Examination

2005–2007 External Examiner Department of Chemistry, University of Swaziland

(UNISWA).

2012–2016 External Examiner Department of Chemistry, Kenyatta University (KU), Kenya.

1) Safronenko Marina (MSc,1985 in Russian) Phase Equilibria in the NbO2 –V2O3 System at 1400oC

2) Manuel Mata, R. (MSc, 1985 in Russian) Phase Equilibria in the System Ho2O3 – VO at 1400 oC

3) Adoli F.K.L.(MSc, 2010) Analysis of Moss and Topsoil to Monitor Metal Emissions from a Pulp and Paper Mill in Western Kenya. 4) Nyamato G.S. (MSc, 2012) Multidentate bis(pyrazolylmethyl)pyridine ligands: coordination chemistry and binding properties with zinc(II) and cadmium (II) cations.

(d) Administrative

1994 – 2004 Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Maseno University 2005 to date – Representative of Faculty of Science in the Board of School of Postgraduate Studies (SGS) Maseno University.

2006 Faculty of Science Representative at ODeL Coordinating Committee Maseno University.

2011–2019 Coordinator Capacity Building and Change Management, in charge of examinations, Maseno University eCampus.

7. Awards:

1976 Kenya – USSR scholarship to study chemistry at MSc level 1986 USSR Afro-Asian Friendship and Solidarity distinguished Scholarship to pursue doctorate degree

1990 Visiting Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge LA USA.

8. Community Service

1990 Member of Task Force on Use of Nuclear Technology at the National Science and Technology Council, Nairobi, Kenya. 1986 - 1991 Committee Member, PTA Kandie Primary School, Eldoret, Kenya. 1993 - 1995 Patron, Maseno University College, Seventh-Day Adventist Group. 7

Dec. 1993 Head of Delegation to University SDA Students’ Retreat at the University of Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania.

1994 – 1999 Hall Warden, Kilimanjaro II, Maseno University College. 1994 – 2003 1. Member of Students Disciplinary Committee, MUC. 2. Senator, Maseno University Senate.

3. Chairman, University Farm Management Sub-Committee of Investments and Economic Enterprises (IEE) - MUC.

June 26–27, 1998: Chief Judge at the 36th Kenya National Students’ Congress on Science and Technology with theme: Science & Technology for Industrialization. 2003 to date – Church Elder Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, Kenya-RE Kisumu, KENYA

2004 – 2016 National Trustee Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU) and member of Maseno University UASU Chapter Executive Committee. 2006 – 2016 National Convener for UASU–IPUCCF CBA Negotiations for 2006– 2008, 2008–2010, 2010–2013 and 2013–2017 Collective Bargaining Agreements. 9. Acquired Skills

1) Hands-on supervisory skills at undergraduate, master and PhD levels i.e., all the three levels of certification degrees at the University. 2) Management and leadership skills for running busy academic department in a university setting in developed and developing countries. 3) Development of academic programs and curricula for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University level.

4) Development of recruitment criteria for university support staff (technicians and technologists) and organizing their work with academic staff especially laboratory sessions.

5) Time management and decision making, problem solving. 6) IT skills applied in data collection, processing and for instruction and presentation.

11. Presentations:

1) Phase Equilibria in the Ho203- VO System, 7th Conference of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, PFU Lumumba, Moscow, March 13 – 16,1984.

2) Phase Equilibria in the HoV03 – V0 System, 7th Conference of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural sciences, PFU Lumumba, Moscow, March 13

– 16, 1984.

3) Phase Equilibria in the systems Ln203 – V0, 8th Conference of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, PFU Lumumba, Moscow, February 8, 19 – 23, 1985.

4) Phase Equilibria in the Tb203 – V0 System, 8th Conference of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, PFU Lumumba, Moscow USSR, February 8, 19 – 23, 1985.

5) Phase Equilibria in the System Ho2O3 – VO at 1500 oC, International Rare Earth Conference, IREC 1985. ETH, Honggerberg, Zurich, Switzerland, 3 - 8th March 1985.

6) Interactions in the Lanthanum – Vanadium(II) oxide System, 8th Conference of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, PFU Lumumba, Moscow, 13 – 17, May 1985.

7) Interactions in the Praseodymium – Vanadium(II) oxide System, 8th Conference of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, PFU Lumumba, Moscow, 13 –17 May 1985.

8) Member of Organizing Committee, Regional Workshop on Teaching Equipment For Chemistry at Graduate Level, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, December 15

– 19, 1986.

9) Phase Equilibria in the Ho2O3 – VO System, 23rd Conference of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, PFU Lumumba, Moscow, May 18 – 24, 1987.

10) General Applications of Differential Thermal Analysis, International Symposium in the Chemistry of Tropical Natural Products, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, August 24 – 29, 1987.

11) Member of Organizing Committee, Practical Regional Workshop on Computers and Science Education, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, July 8 – 12, 1988. 12) Participant, Second NAPRECA Symposium on Natural Products and Workshop on Development of DATABASES, Nairobi, Kenya, September 12 – 16, 1988 13) Participant, Kenya/UNEP/GIPA (Groupment Internationale des Association Nationales de Fabricants de Produits Agrochimique) Conference on Pesticides, Nairobi, Kenya, December 6, 1989.

14) Participant, African Water Technology Conference/Exhibition, Nairobi, Kenya, February 19 – 23, 1990.

15) Interactions in the HoVO3 – VO System, 16th Course: Direct Methods of Solving Crystal Structures Erice, Italy, April 18 – 29, 1990. 16) Participant, American Chemical Society Joint 42nd Southeast/Southwest Regional Meeting, New Orleans, LA, USA, December 5 – 7, 1990. 17) Environmental Conflicts: Wastes and multi-pollutant Situations, Historical Association of Kenya Conference on Conflicts in Post-Colonial Africa. Lakers’ Inn, Kisumu, Kenya, November 1 –2, 1997.

18) Food Chemistry of Sorghum and Millet: Effects of Grain Processing Technology on food value. Kenya Chemical Society Seminar on Chemistry for Health and Environmental Protection, University of Nairobi, Kenya, July 17 – 18, 1998. 19) Analysis of Mineral contents of Montmorillonites. A paper presented together with Ngava N.C., and Ogoche J.I.J. at the 3rd Annual conference of The Kenya Chemical Society, Sept 14th, 2001 at The Department of Chemistry University of Nairobi.

20) Removal of Fluoride ion by Alumina Column. A paper presented together with Opiyo G.O., and Amoke P.O. at the 4th International Conference of the Kenya Chemical Society. August 19th – 23rd, 2002 at Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya. 21) Physico-Chemical Analysis of Praseodymium(III) and vanadium(III) oxides’ System: A paper presented at the Ninth International Chemistry Conference in Africa (ICCA-9) 2nd – 7th August 2004, Arusha, Tanzania 12. Publications

1) Okoth, A.O., Bogatov, Yu.E., Molodkin, A.K. “Phase Equilibria in the System HoVO3 - VO ”. Proceedings of the 7th Conference of young scientists and specialists of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, PFU Lumumba, Moscow, 13 – 16th March 1984. Part I pp. 113- 114/ VINITI 12th July 1984, No. 5036 – 84 DEP.

2) Manuel Mata, Okoth, A.O., Bogatov, Yu. E. “Phase Equilibria in the System Ho2O3 – VO ”. Proceedings of the 7th Conference of young scientists and specialists of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, PFU Lumumba, Moscow, 13 – 16th March 1984. Part I pp. 116 – 120/ VINITI 12th July 1984, No. 5036 – 84 DEP.

3) Okoth, A.O., Bogatov, Yu.E., Molodkin,A.K. “Phase Equilibria in the System Ho2O3 – VO at 1500 oC ”. International Rare Earth Conference, IREC 1985, 3rd to 8th March 1985, ETH Honggerberg, Zurich, Switzerland. Abstracts pp.11. 4) Okoth, A.O., Bogatov Yu.E., Molodkin A.K. “Phase Equilibria in the Systems Ln2O3 - VO at 1400 oC ”. Proceedings of the 8th Conference of the young scientists and specialists of the Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, PFU Lumumba, Moscow, 8th, 19th – 23rd February 1985/ VINITI, 29th May 1985, No.3713 - 85 DEP.

5) Okoth, A.O. “Phase Equilibria in the Dysprosium oxide – Vanadium (III) oxide System”. M.Sc. Thesis, PFU Lumumba, Moscow, (1982). 6) Okoth, A.O. “Interactions between vanadium(II) oxide and oxides of Rare Earth Elements”. Ph.D. Dissertation, PFU Lumumba, Moscow, (1986). 7) Okoth, A.O. “ Interactions between Vanadium (II) oxide and Oxides of Rare Earth Elements”. Ph.D. Dissertation synopsis, PFU, Lumumba, Moscow, (1986). 8) Okoth, A.O., Molodkin,A.K., Bogatov, Yu.E., Manuel Mata, R. “Phase Equilibria in the System Ho2O3 - VO at 1400 oC ”. Russian Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, Vol. 31, (1986) 12th issue, pp. 3128 - 3134. 9) Okoth, A.O. “ Food Chemistry of Sorghum and Millet: Effects of Grain Processing Technology on Food Value”. Kenya Chemical Society Seminar Brochure, University of Nairobi, (1998), pp. 7.

10) Secondary Chemistry Form 3 Pupils’ Book. A Kenya Institute of Education National Chemistry Panel Publication for Ministry of Education Kenya Literature Bureau, 1988, Nairobi, Kenya.

11) Secondary Chemistry Form 3 Teachers’ Guide. A Kenya Institute of Education National Chemistry Panel Publication for Ministry of Education Kenya Literature Bureau, 1988, Nairobi, Kenya.

12) Secondary Chemistry Form 4 Pupils’ Book. A Kenya Institute of Education National Chemistry Panel Publication for Ministry of Education Kenya Literature Bureau, 1990, Nairobi, Kenya.

13) Secondary Chemistry Form 4 Teachers’ Guide. A Kenya Institute of Education National Chemistry Panel Publication for Ministry of Education Kenya Literature Bureau, 1990, Nairobi, Kenya.

14) Okoth, A.O. “Environmental Conflicts: Wastes and Multi-Pollutant Situations”. Chapter 22 in Historical Association of Kenya’s Conference on Conflicts in Post-Colonial Africa. Ed. Okoth P.G. and Ogot B.A. ISBN 9966-22-178-6 Jomo Kenyatta Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya. (2000) pp. 257-268. 15) Okoth, A.O., Molodkin,A.K., Bogatov, Yu.E. Physico-Chemical Analysis of Praseodymium(III) and vanadium(III) oxides’ System in Chemistry towards Disease and Poverty Eradication. ISBN 9987-9005-3-4 Proceedings of the Ninth International Chemistry Conference in Africa (ICCA-9) 2nd – 7th August 2004, Arusha, Tanzania. Department of Chemistry University of Dar es Salaam (2005). pp 131 – 137.

16) Adoli F.K.L., Lalah J.O., Okoth A.O. Analysis of Moss and Topsoil to Monitor Metal Emissions from a Pulp and Paper Mill in Western Kenya. Bull Environ Contam Toxicol (2011) 86: 137 – 143. DOI 10.1007/s00128-010-0163-1

17) Ojwach S.O., Nyamato G.S., Omondi B., Darkwa J., and Okoth A.O. Multidentate bis(pyrazolylmethyl)pyridine ligands: coordination chemistry and binding properties with zinc(II) and cadmium (II) cations. Journal of Coordination Chemistry Vol. 65, No. 2, 20 January 2012, 298 – 307. ISSN 1029-0389 online http:// dx.doi.org/10.1080/00958972.2011.651718

12. Referees:

1) Betty Obura Ogange, PhD

Adviser: Teacher Education

Commonwealth of Learning (CoL)

4710 Kingsway, Suite 2500, Burnaby, BC V5H 4M2, Canada Tel: +1-604-***-****(Direct) Fax: +1-604-***-**** E: *******@***.*** W: www.col.org

2) Prof. Philip Okinda Owuor

Department of Chemistry

Maseno University

P.O. Box 333 – 40105 Maseno. KENYA.

E-mail: ***********@******.**.**

3) Prof. Chrispin Kowenje

Assoc. Prof.: Materials, Physical and Environmental Chemistry, and Chairman Department of Chemistry

Private Bag 40105

Maseno University, KENYA

E-mail: *******@*****.***

13. Personal Details:

CURRENT DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

ADDRESS: Maseno University

P.O. Box 333

40105 MASENO

Mobile +254-***-***-***

E-mail: **************@*****.***

BORN: May 30, 1956 Kisii, Kenya

MARITAL STATUS:

Married to Tabitha Atieno Ochieng’ - DOB November 28th, 1965 Children: 1. Joel Okoth Ochieng’ - DOB May 15th, 1993. 2. George Siage Ochieng’ - DOB December 28th, 1995. 3. Crystie Topaz Ochieng’ – DOB June 21st, 2004.

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