BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION CURRICULUM VITAE Name Jared Maaka Siso Date of Birth 22 nd June 1972 Nationality Kenyan Current Address Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies, University of Nairobi (IAGAS). P.O Box 30197, Languages English, Kiswahili, Ekegusii and can understand Kuria Permanent Address P.O BOX 100157, 00101 Nairobi. Cellphone Number +254-722- 283-857 E-Mail Number jared_maaka@yahoo.co.uk; jared.siso@uonbi.ac.ke ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 2008-2013 PhD. Student (draft thesis) at the Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies; University of Nairobi. Thesis Entitled: Pharmaceuticals in a medical pluralistic society: Socio-cultural interpretation and appropriation of anti-malarials in a rural Abagusii Community in South Western Kenya. 2006 (Jan-June) Postgraduate Diploma in Research Methodology, DBL Institute for Health Research and Development Copenhagen University/Denmark. 1999-2005 M.A (Anthropology), University of Nairobi. 1992-1996 B.A (Anthropology), University of Nairobi, 2 nd Class (Upper Division). 1987-1990 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.S.E), St. Paul s Gekano High School. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS 2007 Trained in Nvivo A Qualitative data analysis computer software, sponsored by the React Project. 2002 Decisions Computer College, Certificates in the Following (January/March): Introduction to computers; Windows 95, 98, 2000; MS Word; MS Excel; SPSS and Internet TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2004-2013 Lecturer in Anthropology and Gender and Development Studies University of Nairobi, Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies. I also teach HIV/AIDs course as a social scientist This is a special common undergraduate course offered and examined to all first year students regardless of the study programme one is undertaking at the University of Nairobi. OTHER REPONSIBILITIES - Secretary Curriculum Review Committee IAGAS 1
- Representative of IAGAS to the Institute of Development Studies Academic Board - Member of the College Publication and Research Committee - Board member of Literate Kenya NGO that mobilizes communities to empower youths. - Honourable member Gesima Primary School Old Pupils Association AREA OF EXPERTISE Medical Anthropology: Human sexuality, Reproductive health, Gender and Development, Qualitative research, Health social science research, Advocacy and Community development. RESEARCH CONSULTANCIES 2003-2013 A qualitative researcher with government and several local and international NGOs 2013 Co- Researcher in a study entitled: Documenting women experiences with food security in Makueni County, study conducted by African Women Studies Centre UON (April to June). 2012 An Anthropological study of the impact of cervical cancer and genital warts in Vietnam and Kenya, Principal Investigator, (July 2011 to November, 2012). 2012 National Survey on Alcohol and Drug Abuse situation in Kenya, Regional Research Coordinator and Qualitative research consultant (Nyanza and North Rift Regions), (March April). This study was conducted by NACADA (National Campaign against Drug Abuse Authority). 2011 An Audience perception and communication needs Analysis in Kenya (NACADA). Regional coordinator and Qualitative research consultant (August 2011) 2011 South Sudan HIV/AIDS Surveillance Survey, commissioned by GH Tech, USA and the government of South Sudan, through USAID funding (June July 2011). Field Coordinator (Consultant). 2010 Field Coordinator in the Ripple Effect Project with Research Triangle International-USA (September to November 2011) 2009 Baseline Survey on Female Genital Mutilation in Gusiiland, commissioned by the Free Pentecostal Fellowship Church of Kenya Co- Principal Investigator (August October). 2009 Training of Trainers for the 2009 Kenyan Government National Population and Housing Census (July- August). 2006 Assessment of effective referral system in TB/HIV coordinated care in Kisii, Nyamira and Gucha districts. Merlin Principal investigator. (November- December). 2006 Private and Non-state health practitioners in HIV/AIDS and TB control in Kisii District- Kenya. Merlin - Principal investigator (August- September). 2006 Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice related to Patient Support Centre service seeking behaviour of communities in Kisii, Gucha and Nyamira Districts. Merlin- Principal investigator (June-August). 2005 Kisii District: Kenya Country Social Vulnerability Analysis. Carried out by The African Institute for Health and Development and funded by the World Bank (April- May). Kisii District Team Leader. 2004 Understanding the Acceptability and Sustainability of WHO ANC Package in Kenya. Institute of African Studies, University of Nairobi in collaboration with the Population Council (August/December, Busia Lugari and Siaya districts). Team leader and Policy analyst. 2
2004 Investigating the Role of Traditional Healers in Malaria, HIV/AIDs and TB Control in Kisii and Gucha Districts of South Western Kenya. Funded by Merlin- Medical Emergency Relief International. Principal investigator (March/April). 2004 Challenges of Implementing Free Primary Education in Kenya. Funded by UNESCO/Ministry of Education. The purpose was to assess the challenges facing the introduction of Free Primary Education- Team leader (January/February). 2003 The Aging Project. African Population Health research Centre (APHRC) Researcher, qualitative methods November/ December. 2003 A New Dawn Popular Optimism in Kenya after the Transition. Kenya Afrobarometer Survey. Center for Independent Research (C.I.R). Field Supervisor Kisii, Nyamira and Transmara districts (August/September). The study was designed to assess the Attitudes on Democracy and Markets in Kenya. 2003 Inheritance in Kenya: The Gusii community. Centre for Research in Economic Development, University of Namur, Belgium and the Institute of Development Studies, University of Nairobi Field Supervisor (May/June in Kisii district). 2003 BCC (Behavioural Change and Communication) Evaluation Study of Family Health International s Impact Project in the Western Region of Kenya (February/March). 2001-02 Assessing the Impact of Environmental Chance on Malaria Risk among Low- Immune Populations. Field coordinator, Funded by the Toyota Foundation, Japan 2001 PRSP/PP study in Nyamira District. AMREF (African Medical and Research Foundation & PAMFORK (Participatory Methodologies Forum of Kenya). The study collected data on the poverty situation in the district; its analysis was incorporated in the 2001/2002 financial year s Kenya Budget Strategy on the Poverty Eradication. WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES 2013 A resource person for the training workshop on responsible conduct research held from 3rd 5th April, 2013, at KENYA SCHOOL OF MONETARY STUDIES, Nairobi, Kenya sponsored by the PRIME-K PROJECT in collaboration with the University of Washington, USA. 2012 Trainer: In Training workshop on Responsible Conduct of Research held on 29th to 31st August 2012 at Silver Springs Hotel Nairobi., sponsored by the PRIME-K PROJECT in collaboration with the University of Washington, USA. 2012 PAAA Conference at Nairobi Safari Club (13 th to 14 th August 2012. presented paper entitled: HIV Specific Health Clinics: Utilization of Patient Support Centre Services at Keumbu Sub-District Hospital in Kisii Central district, Kenya. 2012 Proposal Writing Workshop (23rd to 27th of April 2012) UNES sponsored training on award winning research proposal for University of Nairobi academic staff. 2012 Seminar on Academic Integrity and Exellence (Main theme: Connecting Authourship, Plagiarism, Intellectual Property and Disciplinary Habits) (February 23rd to 24th, 2012. At Laico Regency Hotel, Nairobi 2011 Trainer Training IDP Monitors in a capacity training workshop In Nakuru Bontana Hotel. Trained Participants on data collection techniques and 3
interviewing skills. The workshop was sponsored by The Kenya Human Rights Commission and UNHCR (April, 2012). 2010 React Project two workshops (August and December 2010 in Arusha and Mombasa respectively) on Data handling and analysis 2009 September React Project Data Handling and Management workshop (1 week at White sands Hotel Dar el Salaam) 2009 June Short course: Advancing Sexuality Studies: a short course in theory and research methodologies, (2 weeks at Serena Hotel Mombasa) sponsored by the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society. 2009 January Advocacy Training workshop on sexual Health for the Millennium; Organized by the World Association for Sexual Health on the 21 st January, 2009 at Hilton Hotel - Nairobi 2008 JULY Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship (SLDF) A project Training Workshop by African Health Incorporated (AHI), Funded By Ford Foundation held in Lagos, 7 th to 26 th July 2008 and conducted by African Regional Sexuality Resource Centre. 2008 SEPTEMPER IFS/VLIR - Training Workshop on Conceptualization, Writing and Presentation of Winning Scientific Research Proposals 22 nd to 27 th September, 2008. The workshop targeted academic staff, teaching assistants and postgraduates at universities In the VLIR/IFS Programme 2007 REACT NVIVO TRAINING WORKSHOP (Qualitative Data analysis), Silver Springs Hotel, September, 27-31, 2007. Workshop Rapportoer 2007 REACT PROJECT DATA ANALYSIS WORKSHOP, Machakos, May 19 25 2007. Workshop Rapportoer. 2006 Participant, A gender series seminar on Gender, Governance, and Human Rights, organised by the Institute of Anthropology and Gender Studies, University of Nairobi and UNIFEM (December) 2006 Participant, Workshop on the role of patient escorts for an effective referral system in TB/HIV coordinated care in Kisii, Nyamira and Gucha districts (November). 2006 Coordinator, workshop on research capacity strengthening on health Social Sciences for Implementation research, organised by UON-IAS & WHO, Nairobi (September). 2004 Participant, workshop on the role of traditional healers in Malaria, HIV/AIDs and TB Control in Kisii and Gucha Districts of South Western Kenya (for local traditional healers-april). FELLOWSHIPS/GRANT 2012 An Anthropological study of the impact of cervical cancer and genital warts in Vietnam and Kenya, National Anthropologist for the Kenyan study. 2008 Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship (SLDF) A project Training by African Health Incorporated (AHI), Funded By Ford Foundation held in Lagos from 7 th to 26 th July 2008 and conducted by African Regional Sexuality Resource Centre. Sexuality Leadership Development Fellowship 4
Grant: Project Investigator - Titled: Utilization of Patient Support Services by PLWHAs in Kisii Central District - Kenya 2007 PhD. Research grant by WHO/TDR to study at the Institute of anthropology, Gender and African Studies; Study title: Pharmaceuticals: Socio-cultural interpretation and appropriation of anti-malarials in a medical pluralistic society in a rural Kenyan community. 2006 Postgraduate Diploma course on Research Methodology held at the DBL Institute for Health Research and Development (Jan/June) Copenhagen University/Denmark PUBLICATIONS Siso J.M. Malaria (2007): Malaria ethnographic study of Community perceptions and practice in Rigoma division, Nyamira district. MILA (N.S.), The Journal of the Institute of African Studies Vol.8: 17-26. Siso J.M. (2003) Malaria: Lay People s Lived Experiences in Rigoma Division, Nyamira District, Kenya. M.A unpublished thesis, Institute of African Studies, University of Nairobi: Nairobi. MANUSCRIPTS 1. Siso JM (2012), Sexuality and Gender Identities: Changing Construction of Maleness and Femaleness among the Gusii of South western Kenya (submitted to MILA journal- feb 2012) 2. Bukachi SA 1 *, Onyango-Ouma W 1, Siso JM 1, Nyamongo IK 1,, Mutai JK 2, Hurtig AK 3, Olsen ØE 4, Byskov J 4 (September 2013) HEALTH CARE PRIORITY SETTING: A GAP ANALYSIS ON APPLYING THE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR REASONABLENESS FRAMEWORK. (Submitted to the International Journal for health Planning and management). 3. Elise Guillermet 1, Jared Siso 2, Isaac Nyamongo 2, Khuat Thi Hai Oanh 3, Brad Gessner 1, Christophe Perrey 4, Philippe Amiel 4, Anaïs Colombini 1 (November, 2012) Being a good woman despite of cervical cancer or genital warts: The psychosocial and economic burden of HPV infection, in Kenya (submitted to Medical Anthropology Journal) COMPETENCIES Training and mentoring A critical thinker and keen to detail Good interpersonal skills Good analytical and presentation skills Community Mobilizer and advocate of health and development CAREER OBJECTIVES - Work for evidence-based health and development research endeavours. REFEREES 1. Dr. W. Onyango-Ouma Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies 5
University of Nairobi Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer in Anthropology P.O Box 30197 Tel. +254-733- 716-497 E-Mail: onyango.ouma@uonbi.ac.ke 2. Dr Salome Bukachi Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies University of Nairobi Medical Anthropologists P.O Box 30197 Tel. +254-726-771-808 E-Mail: sallybukachi@yahoo.com 3. Prof. Isaac Nyamongo Director Institute of Anthropology, Gender and African Studies University of Nairobi Professor in Anthropology P.O Box 30197 Tel. +254-722-706-839 6