Benard Omallah George
Kisii
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocational and Technical Trainer in Information Sc
Ministry of Education, State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training
Kisii
09.2024 - Current
- Instruct trainees in the specific course(s)/units in adherence to the respective curriculum and occupational standards;
- Plan, conduct and assess practicals in the course units assigned;
- Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and give lecture notes;
- Prepare internal exams, conduct validation and of the exams;
- Carry out continuous assessments;
- Supervise and assess trainee(s) in the course area;
- Mark, grade and enter the grades into ERP for the assigned units;
- Supervise trainees on industrial attachment;
- Prepare trainees for external exams by providing practical technical skills as required for effective competency acquisition;
- Maintaining appropriate records and making them available as required by the directorate and TVET CDACC or any other relevant body;
- Adhere to the exam preparation and processing schedule;
- Attendance to all class contact hours as assigned.
- Mentoring of students;
- Examination invigilation, both internal and external;
- Monitoring class attendance records;
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the HOD or college principal
Coordinator Postgraduate Sudies
Mount Kenya University- Kisii Campus
Kisii
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Informing and keeping the program's faculty and students up to date with new and current university, Graduate College, academic college, and department policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Playing a vital part in the day-to-day operations of the department's graduate program(s)
- Serving as the primary point of contact between the academic program and the Graduate College, and maintaining faculty membership and participation in the University Graduate Committee.
- Serving on graduate committees in their programs or academic colleges
- Overseeing and assisting in all curricular matters for the graduate program
- Coordinating recruitment and admission activities or maintaining close contact with those who perform these functions
- Overseeing the evaluation of applications for admission and the transmittal of departmental recommendations for admission, academic performance, degree completion and exceptions to Graduate College regulations
- Providing students with a schedule of deadlines to ensure timely progress within their program and informing them of the policies and processes to follow while completing their degree
- Supporting student academic performance and timely degree progression by creating Academic Improvement Plans for students on academic probation, approving individual Programs of Study, and overseeing the coordination of capstone experiences and milestones
- Assisting in graduate student orientation and the professional development activities of graduate students at the departmental/program level
- Maintaining a working knowledge of the standards within their discipline for a major paper, thesis, dissertation or creative project and communicating those standards to their students
- Providing advice and direction to graduate students as they proceed through their program
- Working with their departmental chair, or other administrators, in a variety of tasks to maintain the quality and viability of their graduate program.
Senior Assistant Librarian
Mount Kenya University- Kisii
Kisii
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Accessioning, giving new books ownership stamp
- Classification, cataloguing, indexing and abstracting
- Electronic learning user support services (internet & email)
- Library user orientation and education
- Literature search using online public access catalogue (OPAC)
- Online circulation of library books (Check in and Check out)
- Preservation of library materials
- Reference and reprography services
- Shelving of information services
- Advice on required materials in the library
- To appropriately execute any other duties as directed by the University Librarian.
Admissions Officer
Mount Kenya University
Kisii
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Maintained a list and documentation of student admission, registration, credit transfers, deferment, and resumption of studies.
- Prepared details of applicants for admission for consideration by the Admission Committee.
- Processed of student registration.
- Prepared guidelines on student orientation and participating in all aspects of students' orientation.
- Ensured compliance with University admission criteria and processes in all campuses.
- Maintained an accurate students' database.
- Updated student nominal roll.
- Prepare student enrollment list every semester/trimester for submission to Dean's Committee.
- Advised the marketing department on programs to be advertised.
- Participated in the marketing of university programs.
- Prepared summaries of applicants and their grades.
- Maintained student records.
- Participated in planning and organization of the convocation ceremonies.
- In liaison with the Finance office, updated the fees structure and ensure compliance with policy guidelines on fee payments and class size.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Assistant Editor
The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation
Nairobi
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Assesses manuscripts for content and relevance to established lists.
- Copy-edits manuscripts and other projects as assigned.
- Ensures the printers adhere to production technical specifications for all JKF jobs.
- Ensures quality tests are conducted on the printed books as per quality standard procedure guidelines provided by KICD.
- In liaison with subject section heads, plans, and supervises peer review.
- Ensures reprints are updated where necessary.
- Prepares regular section reports.
- To perform any other relevant duty assigned by the GM-Publishing, Research & Development.
Education
M.A in Public Administration And Management - Public Policy and Management
Mount Kenya University
Nairobi, Kenya12-2022
Certified Public Secretaries (CPS); Finalist -
Kenya Accountants And Secretaries National Examinations Board
Nairobi, Kenya12-2013
B.A Library And Information Science - Publishing And Media Informatics
Egerton University
Nakuru, Kenya12-2011
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Buyonge Secondary School
Kisii, Kenya12-2005
PHD in Business Administration - Strategic Management
Mount Kenya University
Thika, KenyaMsc. Information Science - Library And Information Science
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, KenyaSkills
- Superior attention to details
- Solution-focused and eager to take initiative
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective Communication and Presentation
- Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking and Meeting Deadlines
- Staff Supervision
- Skilled researcher
- Organizational Skills
- Knowledgeable reference librarian
- Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
- Implemented a new postgraduate project implementation framework, resulting in a 15% increase in the number of students graduated.
- Designed and executed an inclusive information literacy program that addressed the information needs of students and other researchers.
- Contributed expertise in the development and implementation of interactive learning programs, enhancing educational outcomes in the University.
- Enhanced project satisfaction by actively engaging and communicating with education stakeholders.
Skills languages
- Superior attention to details
- Solution-focused and eager to take initiative
- Excellent writing and presentation skills
- Ability to use statistical tools
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strategic planning and implementation
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Effective Communication and Presentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking and Meeting Deadlines
- Interpersonal Skills
- Project design and Proposal Development
- English language level of B1
- English & Kiswahili
Publications
- Maina, J., Masese, J. M., George, B. O., & Makwae, E. N. (2017). Usage and user satisfaction of library resources in Kisii university library, Kenya.
- Wamalwa, L. W., & Omallah, B. G. (2016). Knowledge management practices and performance of academic libraries: A case of Mount Kenya University, Kigali Campus Library.
- Masese, J. M., Omallah, B. G., Makwae, E. N., & Moenga, E. N. (2016). Strategies to enhance access and use of e-resources by postgraduate students in selected university libraries in Kisii county, Kenya.
- Omallah, B. G., Maina, J., & Wamalwa, L. W. (2016). Analyzing the use of mobile phone technology in access and utilization of library resources in Mount Kenya University, Kisii Campus.
- Omallah, B. G., Maina, J., & Wamalwa, L. W. (2016). Analyzing the use of mobile phone technology in access and utilization of library resources in Mount Kenya University. Kisii Campus.
- Makwae, E. N., Omallah, B. G., Masese, M. J., & Nyamosi, G. G. (2016). An assessment of the framework of skills and competencies of staff managing student records at Kenya Technical Teachers College.
- Arita, J. O., Munyao, V., Muriuki, M. F. M., & George, B. O. (2016). Leadership trends in academic libraries in Kenya. World, 4(2), 40-42.
- Wamalwa, L. W., & Omallah, B. G. (2016). Analyzing application of Information communication technologies and use for information provision by library Staff of Mount Kenya University Library, Kisii Campus.
- George, B. O. (2013). Role of E-Resources for Research Management in Kenya: A Case of Mount Kenya University. International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE).
References
- Dr. Simon Nyakwara, Ag Campus Director, Mount Kenya University, P.O Box 4441-40200, Kisii, Kenya, +254707299081, simonnyakwara@gmail.com
- Dr. Kennedy Okemwa Nyariki, Head of Department of Economics, Mount Kenya University, P.O Box 342 -01000, Thika, Kenya, +2547244044766, kokemwa@mku.ac.ke
- Justus Arita, Deputy Librarian, Mount Kenya University P.O Box 342-01000, Thika, Kenya, Cell: +254721880818, email: jarita@mku.ac.ke
Timeline
Vocational and Technical Trainer in Information Sc
Ministry of Education, State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training
09.2024 - Current
Coordinator Postgraduate Sudies
Mount Kenya University- Kisii Campus
01.2019 - 05.2023
Senior Assistant Librarian
Mount Kenya University- Kisii
01.2014 - 01.2015
Admissions Officer
Mount Kenya University
01.2013 - 09.2014
Assistant Editor
The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation
05.2010 - 08.2010
M.A in Public Administration And Management - Public Policy and Management
Mount Kenya University
Certified Public Secretaries (CPS); Finalist -
Kenya Accountants And Secretaries National Examinations Board
B.A Library And Information Science - Publishing And Media Informatics
Egerton University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Buyonge Secondary School
PHD in Business Administration - Strategic Management
Mount Kenya University
Msc. Information Science - Library And Information Science
University of Nairobi
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