MARY NJOKI NDIBA, MA, MSW, PhD

PO BOX 25398-00603
NAIROBI, KENYA
0717444769 (Cell) njoki.nn@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Fifteen (15) years of experience in the areas of social advocacy, social research and counseling (clinical
and academic environment). Through these years of experience gained and demonstrated the following
professional attributes:
Keen critical thinking and analytical abilities
Strong research and organizational abilities
High self-initiative and multi-task oriented
Interest in devising adequate policies and
programs for medical care, social welfare
programs, pension funds, and addressing the

special needs of the youth and women in

sub Saharan Africa
Technical grant writing and clinical writing
skills
Effective oral and written presentation skills
Dedicated leader as well as team player

SOCIAL ADVOCACY EXPERIENCE

Consultancy in Psychotherapy 2011- 2012 University, secondary and primary school Students. Group and
individual Psychotherapy
Ministry of Home Affairs- October 26/27, 2011- Participant in National Consultation meeting to discuss and
adopt a country position on the status of sexual gender-based violence
National Commission on Gender and Equality- October 18, 2011. Participant in the drafting of Protocol on
the Establishment of the East African Community on Protocol on Gender Equality.
Kenya Prisons Services August 2011 Team Leader for Inmate Health Policy
-Team Leader for Inmate Health Strategic Plan
NACADAA- 2009 -2012 Trainer in gender issues and mental health, Addiction and Family Wellbeing
Secretary in the team of Certification Criteria for Practitioners in Alcohol and Drug Abuse in 2011
Member in the team of development of the Code of Ethics for Addiction Professionals 2010-2011
Facilitated workshops nationally for Maendeleo ya Wanawake on Alcohol and Drug Abuse issues,
HIV/AIDS and reproductive health.
Consultant - study of Alcohol Use and Abuse in Central Province, Kenya A project commissioned by
NACADAA (April June 2010). The study covered a total of 3,500 households and nearly 7000
respondents in all the districts of the province.
Secretary team of development of the Code of Ethics for Addiction Professionals 2011
Team secretary, team of Certification Criteria for Practitioners in Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Debriefing church members, women groups and workers.
Consultant FIDA 2010 -2015
Training in gender issues (Analysis, mainstreaming & M&E)
Debriefing FIDA board members as well as their staff
Provision of individual, family and group psychotherapy to staff
Workshops on womens wellbeing: A wholistic approach.
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 Evaluated the efficacy of services rendered by FIDA to gender based violence victims
Lecturer Catholic University of Eastern Africa 2010-2011- Medical sociology & Social capital
Lecturer Day Star University 2012- 2015Development & health communication, Doctoral Students
Lecturer Riara University- 2012- 2015
Lecturer KEMU University- 2010-2015
Consultant- AMREF, Nairobi, Kenya, 2009- 2015
Trainer in gender and development
Lecturer- MPH program,
Health Promotion.
Trainer, HIV/AIDS, policy advocacy in MNCH, behaviour change and health communication,
Training community health workers policy advocacy on MNCH issues.
Consultant - Umande Trust, Nairobi, Kenya, 2009-2010- monitoring and evaluation
Maji na Ufanisi- Consultant, HIV/AIDS in the workplace workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, March, 2010Research Assistant to the dean, NCSSS, Catholic University Fall- 2003- Spring 2009
Research Associate, ARIEL Foundation, Washington, DC - Fall 2006 Spring 2009
Program Coordinator Bricklayers Union- Clinical case management,
Fall 2005 -2007
Performed clinical research activities, locate clinical resources, maintain and
upgrade data bases
Pastoral Research Assistant, Models of Housing for the future for elderly Sisters
Fall, 2005
Attachment, World Health Organization short term consultant
July 2004- August
2004
Intern, YWCA, Atlanta, Georgia
September 2002- April 2003
Intern, Partnership against Domestic Violence, Atlanta, Georgia
Month 2002 Month Year
Clinical Assistant, Senior Womens Program at Ridgeview Institute, Atlanta, Georgia
January 2000January 2001
Direct Care Professional, Atlanta Center for Behavioral Services, Atlanta, Georgia
May 1999-December
2000
Direct Care Professional, Devereux Georgia Treatment Network, Atlanta, Georgia
February 1997December 1999
Social Worker, University of Manitoba, Univ. of Nairobi and W.H.O., Nairobi, Kenya January 1991December 1992
Intern, Department of Social Services, Meru, Kenya
January 1989-March
1989
Assisted in facilitating the Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT) HIV workshops in
Lesotho
Served as a legal advocate in the courthouse for women seeking temporary restraining orders
Performed legal and individual assessment in the womens shelter
Conducted surveys and evaluations on the effectiveness of legal advocacy programs
Provided technical assistance in grant writing and generated budgets for proposed grants
Facilitated community oriented workshops to educate and increase awareness of domestic violence
Facilitated support groups regarding sexual assault, eating disorders/depression, and parenting modalities
for women and provided referrals for additional sources of support
Empowered clients to develop problem solving and coping mechanisms through organized therapeutic
activities which enabled clients to explore their feelings that motivated any unstable or dangerous behavior
Conducted recruitment and rehabilitation of AIDS patients while providing in home follow-up visitations
Counseled rehabilitated battered women and AIDS patients
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 Documented progress and case reports of clients; reviewed cases for disabled and destitute children with
Child Welfare Kenya
Solicited supplies and food for women and children in the shelter and provided home placement for
abandoned babies
Volunteered and donated food and cloths to the home for the aged called Mji wa Huruma Home of
Mercies
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant, National Catholic School of Social Services, August 2003 to Present
Research Assistant, Southern Center for Policy Studies, Clark Atlanta University May 2000- May 2003
Research Assistant, School of Social work, Clark Atlanta University
July 2002
Research Assistant, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
January 1996December 1997
Research Assistant, Ministry of Health Mathare Mental Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya April 1989-July 1989
Researched cases and articles for Healthnet Kenya

Collected, organized and evaluated data for administrative reports

Tabulated public health evaluation analysis
Conducted a study on factors that may lead to alcoholism
Conducted a collaborative study on Statistics Anxiety

COUNSELING & EXPERIENCE

Counselor, Upward Bound Atlanta, Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia
June 1998- January
2002
Counseled and mentored high school students on academic, social, peer pressure and personal issues
Provided a learning experience to overcome challenges of group living to enhance a harmonious community
environment
Assisted students in developing coping strategies that promoted healthier decision-making choices.
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
PhD. May 2009
Concentration: Social Policy, Planning and
Administration,
Dissertation Topic- A Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of a Peer-led and Adult-led HIV/AIDS
Education among Adolescents in Lesotho
Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia
Master of Social Work (MSW) May 2003
Concentration: Health/Mental Health
Thesis Topic- A Program Evaluation of the Efficacy of Temporary Restraining Orders in Shelter in Atlanta,
Georgia, USA.
Master of Arts in Womens Studies (MA), May 2001
Concentration: International Womens Health and
Development
Thesis Topic-The Impact of Structural Adjustment Policies on Maternal Mortalities and Morbidities in sub
Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Kenya
Miles College, Birmingham, Alabama
Bachelor of Social Work May 1995
Additional Studies:
University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama
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 Minors: International Studies and Women Studies, May 1995

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Whos Who in American Universities and Colleges, Miles College Spring 1994
Deans List, Miles College Fall 1994
Honors Program & Presidential Scholar, Miles College Fall 1994
Social Work Club, Miles College Fall 1995
Awarded Domestic Violence Grant, 2001-2002
Domestic Violence Training Award, Fall 2001-Spring 2003
2002 American Evaluation Association Annual Meeting, Presented The Efficacy of Legal Advocacy of a
Domestic Violence Program, (Program Evaluation Paper)
2002 Domestic Violence Training Project New Orleans Annual Conference, Presented a Domestic
Violence Awareness Community Project
International Rescue Committee, worked with immigrants from all parts of Africa Volunteer, 1999
Planned Parenthood, Volunteer, 1999
Westend and Sardis Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama, Tutor, Spring 1995
LANGUAGES
English, Swahili, and other African dialects.
MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson- Nairobi Peace Committee Nairobi County
Deputy Chair- Nairobi County Planning Committee
Board Member & Chair, Quality Services Committee, Mutuini District Hospital, Nairobi
Rotary Club International
Safari Golf Club, Washington, DC
Sigona Golf Club, Kikuyu
Board Member- Lenana High School Nairobi
Board Member of Nairobi Place Rehab Centre
Board member, Musa Gitau Primary School, Nairobi
Board member Ruthimitu Girls secondary school, Nairobi
Committee Member of the Journal of Health Journalism and Health Communication
National Association of Social Workers, USA
REFERENCES
Dr. Abraham K. Waithima
P.O. Box 997
Karen, 00502
Nairobi. Kenya
Mobile: +254 721297948 (Kenya)
Email: akwaithima@gmail.com or akwaithima@daystar.ac.ke

Dr. Anne M. Karanja

PO Box 62157-00200
Nairobi, Kenya
0722670494
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Prof. Faith Nguru

Deputy Vice Chancellor
Riara University
PO BOX 75166-00200