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MR. RICHARD KIMUGE BOITT

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DEPUTY CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER
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SUMMARY

I am a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Officer at Egerton University, Medical department. I hold a Master degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nairobi, and a Bachelor of Psychology degree from Egerton University, and Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery from Kenya Medical Training College. I have work experience of 34 years in Medical field working in different designations in nursing, clinical medicine, and clinical psychology. I have worked as a part-time lecturer at Egerton University for 9 years in the department of psychology and faculty of health science teaching units in psychology. I have worked as a clinical officer, senior clinical officer, and deputy chief clinical officer in the medical department of Egerton University. I am a member of clinical psychologists association of Kenya, Kenya psychiatric association, Kenya guidance, counseling, and psychological association,, and clinical officer’s council.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

 

2024-

PhD in clinical psychology (ongoing)

University of Nairobi.

2012-2016

MSc. in clinical psychology.

University of Nairobi.

2008-2011

Bachelor of psychology.

Egerton University.

1992-1995

Diploma in clinical medicine and surgery.

KMTC Nairobi.

 

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

 

  • Clinical psychology
  • clinical medicine and surgery

 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

2016

Certificate on creative integration of information and communication on tools and technologies for enhancing research design, implementation, and management.

University of Washington.

2017

Certificate on “The best start in life: early childhood development for sustainable development”.

New York University.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

2016- Date

Part Time lecturer at Egerton University

2010-Date

Deputy chief clinical officer.– Egerton University

2011- Date

Clinical psychologist - Egerton University.

1997-2009

Senior registered clinical officer - Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya.

1996- 1997

Clinical officer in charge of Rongai health Centre – Nakuru County, Kenya.

1995- 1996

Clinical officer - internship at provincial referral hospital, Nakuru, Kenya.

  

 

KEY PROJECTS

 

2013 

The prevalence of alcohol abuse among Egerton University students in Njoro-Kenya

2017

Assessment of psychosocial barriers and rehabilitation services for juvenile delinquents in probation hostels in Kenya (ongoing)

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

 Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and Mental Health.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

 

2016

Boitt R.K, (2016)                                                                                                     The Prevalence of Alcohol Abuse Among Egerton University Students In Njoro- Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper), ISSN-288X (Online), Vol.7 No.28, 2016

2016

Boitt R K, Boitt M. L, Othieno C, & Obondo A, (2016)The Socio-Demographic Factors Associated With Alcohol Abuse Among Egerton University Students in Njoro-Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice ISSN 2222-1735(Paper), ISSN 2222-288X (Online)

2015

Boitt M. L, Sindabi M. A, Boitt R. K, (2015)         Evaluation of the Performance of Teacher Counsellors in The Implementation of Guidance And Counseling Programme in Baringo County Extra Secondary Schools, Kenya. Kenyan Journal of Guidance, Counselling and Psychology. ISSN 2226-0552 Volume 5 Number 1 2015

 

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

 CONFERENCES ATTENDED

2013

Third National, Counselling and Psychological Conference Organized by Kenyan Guidance, Counselling and Psychological Association Held on 14th -15th November, 2013 Held at Egerton University ARC Hotel. The theme: Alcohol and Drug Abuse in National Institutions in Kenya and Prevention and Intervention Strategies.

2012

Certificate of Participation and Attendance of the Clinical Officers’ 16th annual Scientific Conference Held on the 26th and 27th of April, 2012 at Milele Beach Hotel in Mombasa, Kenya.

2011

Second National Guidance, Counselling and Psychology Conference Held at Egerton University ARC hotel on (16th–17th December, 2011) - Theme: Enhancement of Mental Health in the Kenya society and Economic Development in Line with Vision 2030.

2010

First National Guidance and Counselling Conference Held at Egerton University ARC on (12th – 14thNovember 2010) - Theme: Launch of a National Guidance and Counselling Association for the Enhancement of Holistic Human Adjustment and Development in Kenyan Contemporary Society.

 

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED.

 

2020

Attended and completed one day training on advanced qualitative, mixed methods, and intervention development research, addressing advanced qualitative research methods, qualitative data analysis, mixed methods research designs, intervention development using qualitative and mixed methods data organized by Prof. Gary W. Harper of University of Michigan School of Public Health (U.S.A).

2019

Attended a Workshop on Adolescent Development Organized by University of Michigan, School of Public Health (U.S.A) and University of Nairobi (Kenya) Held on 23rd – 25th January 2019.

2019

Attended a Workshop on Mental Health Symposium Mentorship for Psychologists Organized by Chiromo Lane Medical Centre, Held on 28th February 2019 at the Golden tulip Hotel Westlands in Nairobi, Kenya.

2012

Certificate of Organizing and Facilitation of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Workshop for Egerton University Staff at ARC Hotel, Egerton University held on 9th May, 2012 at Egerton University.

2010

Certificate of Participation in a Free Medical Camp at Mau Narok Centre Sponsored by Kenya Red Cross and Egerton University on 17th September 2010.

2008

Certificate for participating in the Emergency Preparedness Workshop Conducted from 18th -19th 2008 at Egerton University- CMRT.

2007

Certificate on comprehensive HIV management, Sponsored by the National AIDS/STD Control Programme (NASCOP) held at Egerton University ARC Hotel from 18th-22nd June 2007.

2000

Certificate for Participating in Reproductive Health Update Workshop for Medical Staff held on 17th April 2000 at ARC Hotel Egerton University.

 

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS

 

2013-2015

The Prevalence of Alcohol Abuse among Egerton University students in Njoro Kenya – Funded by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse

 

TEACHING AREAS

Units in Psychology - Introduction to Psychology

                                 - Psychology of Learning 

                                 -  Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and

                                 - Mental disorders.

 

OTHER SOCIETIES

 

2016

Clinical Psychologists Association of Kenya.

2018

Kenya Psychiatric Association

1995

Registered by the Clinical Officers Council and Member of Clinical Officers Association (8329).

2011

 Kenyan Guidance, Counseling and Psychological Association (KGCPA /129/11)

 

RESPONSIBILITIES & COMMUNITY SERVICE

 

2010- Date

Deputy Chief Clinical Officer/Clinical Psychologist

2010- 2012

Member of Egerton University Medical Training Committee.

2014 – Date

Board Member Girls Probation Hostel and after care services - Nakuru, Kenya.

2012 – Date

Board Member of Mercy Njeri Secondary School – Nakuru, Kenya.

2011

Participated in a Free Medical Camp at Kiwanja Ndege, Njoro, Kenya Organized by the Kenya Red Cross and Egerton University.

2010

Participated in a Free Medical Camp at Mau Narok, Kenya Organized by Kenya Red Cross and Egerton University.

 2010

Attachment in Girls’ Probation Hostel and Aftercare Services - Nakuru, Kenya.

1998- Date

Member of Kiamunyi African Gospel Church, Nakuru, Kenya.

Hobbies

Research, Mentorship, Games, Community Service and Travelling.

 

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