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NAME DR. SUSAN NZIOKI
CURRENT POSITION  Registrar Administration and Planning
UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC POSITION  Lecturer
INSTITUTION Machakos University
PHYSICAL ADDRESS 136 – 90100, Machakos
EMAIL sknzioki@yahoo.com
1. SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE (Maximum 300 words)
I have served as the Registrar Administration and Planning of Machakos University (MKsU) since August 2018 to date and acted in the same capacity from March 2017 to July 2018. I acted as   the Dean of Students of Machakos University College and later MKsU from September 2012 to March 2016.Before upgrading of Machakos Technical Training Institute (MTTI) to Machakos University College, a Constituent College of Kenyatta University, I was appointed by Teachers Service Commission and Served as the MTTI Dean of Students from 2008 to September 2012.While performing the administrative duties in both MTTI and MKsU I also carried and have continued to perform duties as a teaching staff of the two institutions.

Besides, from June 2001 to June 2005 I took a leave of absence to Kampala in Uganda where I was admitted to a master’s degree programme in Makerere University and later a Post Graduate Diploma in Uganda Management Institute University. Before then I served as the Principal Kyethivo Girls and Muthetheni Girls Secondary schools from 1995 to 1998 and 1999 to 2001 respectively.

2. EDUCATION
Year (from – to) Degree, Institution
2010 – 2013 Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management –

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

2009 – 2010 Pre-Doctoral Programme in Human Resource Management

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

2003 – 2004 Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management –

Uganda Management Institute University – Kampala-Uganda

2001 – 2004 Master of Arts in Ethics and Public Management –

Makerere University, Uganda

1987 – 1990 Bachelor of Arts in Education –

Kenyatta University-Kenya   

1985 – 1986 Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) –

Nangina Girls High School

1981 – 1984 Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) –

Lema Girls Secondary School

1974 – 1980 Certificate of Primary Education

Kasolongo Primary School

3. EMPLOYMENT
Years since Company / Institution
August 2018 to date Registrar Administration and Planning

Machakos University

March 2017

To July 2018

Acting Registrar Administration and Planning-

Machakos University

2012 –

March 2017

Acting Dean of Students

Machakos University College & Later Machakos University

2013 – To date  Lecturer –

Machakos University College and later Machakos University

September 2012 -October 2013 Assistant Lecturer –

Machakos University College

March 2012 – Sep 2012 Principal Lecturer –

Machakos Technical Training Institute-

Under Teachers Service Commission

August 2008 –September 2012 Dean of Students –

Machakos Technical Training Institute.

 Under Teachers Service Commission

Jan 1999 – 2001 Principal –

Muthetheni Girls High School

Under Teachers Service Commission

June 1995 – 1998 Principal –

Kyethivo Girls Secondary School

Under Teachers Service Commission

January 1995-May1995 Deputy Principal-

Kyethivo Girls

 Under Teachers Service Commission

April 1990-1994 Assistant Teacher –

Kyethivo Girls Secondary School

Under Teachers Service Commission

4.  POSITIONS PREVIOUSLY HELD
Year August 2018 to date Registrar- Administration and Planning

 Machakos University

Roles &Responsibilities

Ø  Assist the Deputy Vice Chancellor (APF) in the general administration and planning in the University.

Ø   Advise and coordinate the functions of all the HoDs and HoSs in the Division

Ø  Coordinate and collect evidence for performance targets and preparation of the Division’s performance contract quarterly reports

Ø  Serve as the Secretary to the University Management Board

Ø  Coordination, formulation and implementation of Human resource policies.

Ø  Coordinate fleet planning and control of transport services

Ø  Communicate, follow up and implement UMB decisions

Ø  Coordinate the preparation, review and implementation of the Strategic Plan

Ø  Secretary to the University Appointments committees

March 2017-July 2018 Acting Registrar Administration and Planning

 Machakos University

Roles & Responsibilities:

Ø  Assist the Deputy Vice Chancellor (APF) in the general administration and planning in the University.

Ø   Advise and coordinate the functions of all the HoDs and HoSs in the Division

Ø  Coordinate and collect evidence for performance targets and preparation of the Division’s performance contract quarterly reports

Ø  Serve as the Secretary to the University Management Board

Ø  Coordination, formulation and implementation of Human resource policies.

Ø  Coordinate fleet planning and control of transport services

Ø  Communicate, follow up and implement UMB decisions

Ø  Coordinate the preparation, review and implementation of the Strategic Plan

Ø  Secretary to the University Appointments committees

September 2012-March 2017 Acting Dean of Students

 Machakos University

Roles and Responsibilities:

Ø  Coordination of students’ activities and welfare

Ø  Coordination of student counsellors’ games and sports coordinator,

Ø  Coordination of students’ clubs and societies

Ø  Returning Officer for the Students’ Council elections

Ø  Secretary to the Students’ Disciplinary Committee

Ø  Coordination of students’ culture week and talent night

December 2014 to date  Lecturer

 Machakos University.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Ø  Participation in development, review and implementation of curriculum

Ø  Preparation of course delivery materials

Ø  Evaluation of students’ understanding of delivered content

Ø  Supervision of students

Ø  Student mentorship

Ø  Development of research proposals

March 2012 – Sep 2012 Principal Lecturer

 Machakos Technical Training Institute

Roles & Responsibilities:

Ø  Participated in development, review and implementation of curriculum

Ø  Prepared course delivery materials

Ø  Evaluated students’ understanding of delivered content

Ø  Supervised students

Ø  Assessment of students on industrial attachment

Ø  Student mentorship

August 2008 –September 2012 Dean of Students – Machakos Technical Training Institute.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Ø  Coordinated students’ activities and welfare

Ø  Coordinated students’ counsellors, games and sports

Ø  Coordinated students’ clubs and societies

Ø  Acted as Returning Officer for the Students’ Council elections

Ø  Served as Secretary to the Students’ Disciplinary Committee

Jan 1999 – 2001 Principal – Muthetheni Girls High School

Roles & Responsibilities:

Ø  Provided strategic direction in the school system

Ø  Participated in development of standardized curriculum

Ø  Assessed teaching method

Ø  Monitored student achievements

Ø  Encouraged parent participation

Ø  Revised policies and procedures

Ø  Administered school budget

Ø  Hired and evaluated staff

Ø  Oversaw school projects

June 1995 – 1999 Principal – Kyethivo Girls Secondary School

Roles & Responsibilities:

Ø  Provided strategic direction in the school system

Ø  Participated in development of standardized curriculum

Ø  Assessed teaching method

Ø  Monitored student achievements

Ø  Encouraged parent participation

Ø  Revised policies and procedures

Ø  Administered school budget

January 1995-May 1995 Deputy Principal – Kyethivo Girls Secondary School

Roles & Responsibilities:

Assisted the Principal in:

Ø  Providing strategic direction in the school system

Ø  Developing of standardized curriculum

Ø  Assessing of teaching method

Ø  Monitoring student achievements

Ø  Encouraging of parent participation

Ø  Revising policies and procedures

Ø  Administering school budget

5. TEACHING RESPONSIBILITY
School/Institute Year/Class/Discipline
  2020: Master of Business Management (HRM)

BBA 888: Contemporary Issues in HRM

School of Business & Economics –

Department of Business Administration

2017: Ph.D. in Human Resource Management

BBA 924 – Organizational Theory and Behaviour

2017: Ph.D. in Human Resource Management

BBA 931- Human Resource Seminar

2017: Master’s in human resource management, Second Year First Semester

BBA 888: Human Resource Management Seminar

2017: Master’s in human resource management, Second Year First Semester

BBA 827: Employee Reward Compensation

2016: Master of Business Management- First Year, Second Semester

BBA 820 – Managerial Functions.

2016: Master of Business Management, Second Year, First Semester

BSU 805 – Research Methods

2015: Master of Business Management, First year, Second Semester

BBA 820 – Managerial functions.

2014: Master of Business Management – First year, Second Semester

BBA 820 – Managerial functions.

2016: Bachelor of Commerce, First year second semester

BBA 314: Public Relations

2016:  Bachelor of Commerce – Third Year Second Semester

BBA  406 – Industrial Relations

2014:  Bachelor of Commerce – Third Year Second Semester

BBA  308 – Human Resource Management

7.  OTHER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Year Position/Programme/Institution
2014-2016 Member Machakos University Board of Trustees
2016 to date Chairman –Board of Management–

St. Joseph’s Kasolongo Secondary School

May 2016 –

to date

Member–Board of Management–

Ndalani Secondary School

12. TRAININGS /WORKSHOPS/SYMPOSIA ATTENDED

25TH -26th April 2019

2020

Understanding the role of HR in HIGHER Education-by ACU in United States International University – Nairobi
2019 Risk Management System
2020- Financial Management for non-financial managers- by the Kenya School of government -Nairobi
25th to 26th September,2019 ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System Implementers Refresher Course –by Sleek Management Consultancy
21st to 22nd March,2017 Job Analysis by Price Waterhousecoopers
31st, July,2015 Trustees Training Seminar-by Old Mutual
7th -11th November,2014 Board of Trustees Development Programme-by College of Insurance-Nairobi
13.  MEMBERSHIP TO COMMITTEES/BOARDS
  Membership to Committees
Member University Senate, Machakos University
Chair Disability Mainstreaming Committee of Machakos University
Chairman Machakos University Invitees and Protocol Committee

for University Graduation

Chairman Machakos University Registry Establishment Committee
Chairman Implementation Committee of the Outsourced Cleaning Services.
Member Implementation Committee of the Medical Insurance Service provider
Member Training and Development Committee-Machakos University
Chair COVID-19, Preparedness Committee of Machakos University
March 2016- September 2020 Secretary to:  Machakos University Staff Disciplinary Committees, Staff Appointments Committees.
  Membership to Boards
2014-2016  Machakos University Board of Trustees
2016 to date Chairman –Board of Management-St. Joseph’s Kasolongo Secondary School
May 2016 –

to date

Member–Board of Management– Ndalani Secondary School
2018 to date Secretary Machakos University Management Board
September 2012 to March 2016 Member Machakos University College Management Board
14. MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS /BODIES
Member  Associate Member – Kenya Institute of Management
Member Association of Commonwealth Universities
Member  Institute of Human Resource Management
15. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Excellent English
Good Swahili
Excellent Kamba
16. CONFERENCES ATTENDED
17th to 21st,

April 2018

1st Machakos University International Conference, Machakos, Kenya
24th April, 2019 2nd Machakos University International Conference,

Machakos, Kenya

25th to 26th, April, 2019 Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)- Human Resource in Higher Education Convention
18. PUBLICATIONS
Authors:

Nzioki S., Gachunga, H. G.

Title: The Effect of the Role of Social Partners on the Performance of State Corporations in Kenya.

Publisher: International Journal of Advances in Management and Economics (IJAME).

http://ijecm.co.uk/Vol. IV, Issue 12 2013

Authors:

Nzioki, S. Mukulu, E.

Title: Industrial Relations System as a Factor of Tripartite Consultation Influencing the Performance of State Corporations in Kenya.

Publisher: International Journal of Advances in Management and Economics (IJAME)

http://ijecm.co.uk/Vol. IV, Issue 12 2013

Author:

Nzioki, S.

Title: The Effect of the Relationship between Social Partners on the Performance of State Corporate in Kenya.

Journal: International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management.

http://ijecm.co.uk/VOL,Issue 12 2016

Nzioki, S.

Title:  The Effect of Economic Change on Performance of State Corporations in Kenya

Journal: Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities.

www.asianacademicresearch.org-VOLUME 2 Issue 5 2015

Author:

Nzioki, S.

Title:  The Intervening Effect of Tripartite Consultation on the Performance of State Corporations in Kenya

Journal:  International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management (IJECM)

http://ijecm.co.uk/VoL.III,Issue 10 2015

AUTHORS;

Muange, S.K., Mboya, J., Nzioki, S.

Title: Effects of Capital Base on Shareholders’ Wealth on Kenyan Listed Companies involved in Mergers and Acquisitions.

Journal: International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management.

http://ijecm.co.uk/VoI.-vi-issue-11, 2018

AUTHORS;

Muema, F.N., Nzioki, S., Kinyili, J.

TITLE: Time Related Work- Life Balance Practices Influencing Employee Job Satisfaction in Machakos County Commercial Banks.

Journal: International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management.

http://ijecm.co.uk/VoI.VI,Issue 10 October 2018

AUTHOR:

Mutuku, M., Nzioki, S., Kinyili, J.

The Effect of Strategy implementation on the Growth of Training Institutions in Machakos County, Kenya.

Journal: International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management.

http://ijecm.co.uk/volume-viii Issue-2/, 2019

AUTHOR:

Nzioki, S.

Supremacy of Tripartite Consultation Over Relationship of Social Partners As Industrial Relations Factors Influencing the Performance of State Corporations in Kenya.

Journal: International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management.

http://ijecm.co.uk/volume-vii, Issue7/, July 2019

AUTHORS:

Barante, M., Arasa, R. & Nzioki, S.

Board Composition, Strategic Leadership and Firm Performance: A Study of Commercial Banks in Kenya.

The International Journal of Business, Marketing and Management

Volume 4 Issue 10 October 2019, p.p.01-16

www.theijbm.com

AUTHORS:

Barante, M., Arasa, R. & Nzioki, S.

The Moderating Effect of Strategic Leadership on the Relationship between Executive Compensation and Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya.

The International Journal of Business and Management.

VOL7, Issue 9, September,2019, p.p.127-140

www.thijbm.com

AUTHORS:

Mwanthi, M.W., Ombuki, C. & Nzioki, S.

Conducting Appraisal and Performance of Commercial Banks in Machakos County- Kenya.

Journal: International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management.

http://ijecm.co.uk/volume-vii Issue-10, October 2019

AUTHORS:

Mwanthi, M.W., Nzioki, S., & Ombuki, C.

Preparation for Performance Appraisal and Performance of Commercial Banks in Machakos County-Kenya

Journal: International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management.

http://ijecm.co.uk/volume-Vol, VII Issue-10, October 2019

AUTHORS:

Kaula, F., Arasa, R. & Nzioki, S

The Influence of Access to Credit on Small Scale Coffee Production in Kangundo Sub – County, Machakos County, Kenya.

Journal: International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management.

http://ijecm.co.uk/volume-Vol, VII Issue-11, November, 2019

AUTHORS:

Kaula, F., Arasa, R. & Nzioki, S.

Effects of Marketing Processes on Small Scale Coffee Production in Kangundo Sub – County, Machakos County, Kenya.

Journal: International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management.

http://ijecm.co.uk/volume-Vol, VII Issue-11, November, 2019

 AUTHORS:

Kyenzi, E.K., Kinyili, J., Nzioki, S.

Influence of Performance Appraisal on Employees Productivity in The Department of National Registration Bureau Nairobi County, Kenya.

International Journal of Social Sciences and Information Technology

http://www.ijssit.com Vol V Issue VIII, October 2020.

AUTHORS:

Kyenzi, E.K., Kinyili, J., Nzioki, S.

Human Resource Practices Influencing Employees Productivity in the Department of National Registration Bureau Nairobi County, Kenya.

The International Journal of Business & Management

www.theijbm.com Vol 8 Issue 9 DOI No.: 10.24940/theijbm/2020/v8/i9/BM2009-041 September, 2020.

19.  POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISION
NAME PROGRAMME
Mutuku Michael Mutua Master of Business Administration

(Strategic Management Option) of Machakos University. Graduated in November 2018.

Muange Kioko Samson Master of Business Administration (Finance Option) of Machakos University.

Graduated in 2018.

Felisters Nduta Master of Business Administration

(Human Resource Management Option) of Machakos University.

Graduated in November 2018.

Winfred Mwanthi Master of Business Administration

(Human Resource Management Option) of Machakos University.

Graduated in November 2019.

Francis Kaula Master of Business Administration

(Strategic Management Option) of Machakos University. Graduated in April 2021.

Daniel Barante Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Strategic Management Option) of Machakos University. Graduated in April 2021.
Eunice Kyenzi  Master of Business Administration

(Human Resource Management Option) of Machakos University. Project submitted for external examination.

Will graduate in 2021.

Mercy Muthoka Master of Business Administration

(Human Resource Management option)- Proposal writing.

Grace Mbuli Kamwilwa Master of Education (Planning option) – proposal writing stage.
Edmund Kioko Nduli Master of Education (Planning option) – Proposal writing.
Damaris Muasa Master of Education (Education Administration)-Presented proposal at School Level and Passed. Analyzing data.
Shadrack M. Waema Master of Education in Educational Administration and Planning. )- Proposal writing
Felisters Ikucha Master of Business Administration (HRM) – Proposal writing.
20.  DEGREE PROGRAMMES DEVELOPED AT MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY
Currently Participating in Reviewing Machakos University  Ph.D. and Masters Programmes in HRM

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