Rose Muraguri

Experienced and empathetic Psychological Counsellor with a PhD in Guidance and Counselling, specializing in individualized care within a private practice setting. Adept at applying advanced therapeutic techniques, including client-centered therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and integrative approaches to support clients through emotional, relational, and psychological challenges. Skilled in formulating personalized treatment plans that foster long-term client growth, group therapy and mental health skills capacity building.

Known for maintaining high ethical standards, cultural sensitivity, and a firm professional approach that empowers individuals to achieve mental wellness and personal fulfillment. Also a dedicated and results-oriented Lecturer who is well versed in implementing frameworks of quality teaching, research and innovations. Team player who contributes to academic and strategic direction of institutions.

Committed to student mentorship and continuous professional development with proven ability in research works, publications and collaborative academic engagement.

Director - Dr Rose Counselling Services - Juja, Kenya

(2024-09)

• Counselling clients - on site and online
• Managing office operations
• Mental health capacity building to groups

Part-time Lecturer - Psychology - Laikipia University - Main Campus, Kenya

(2024-08)

• Course work research and development
• Online and on-campus teaching
• Assessment and evaluation of students
• Mentoring and motivating students

Gender and Protection Specialist - Veterinaires Sans Frontieres Germany - South Sudan

(2015-04 - 2024-04)

• Raised funds for project activities and assets (office, vehicle, computers)
• Developed gender and social inclusion strategy document and trained staff on inclusion and diversity country program
• Trained local communities on rights of the child, gender-based violence and safeguarding and formed referral pathways
• Trained staff and stakeholders on protection and safeguarding and developed incidence reporting pathways communication materials
• Advocated for inclusion of safeguarding clause on human trafficking and child labour in contractual agreements of staff, suppliers and service providers
• Supported investigation of safeguarding allegations in the organization
• Supported youth in vocational skills training with nationally recognized certification and start-up kits
• Facilitated Family Tracing and Unification of conflict separated children
• Psychosocial support provision to colleagues during Covid-19

Consultant Researcher - Women Education Researchers of Kenya

(2014-09 - 2014-12)

• Coordinated mapping and data collection on Value Based Education across Turkana, Marsabit, Isiolo and Samburu districts in Northern Kenya
• Trained research assistants on study design and data collection
• Undertook data analysis and submitted timely report

Assistant Lecturer - Egerton University and Laikipia University - Nairobi Campus and Naivasha Campus, Kenya

(2013-05 - 2015-03)

• Researched and developed learning materials
• Delivered teaching, set and marked exams in Psychology units

Volunteer Consultant - St. Patricks' Mission Society - Nairobi, Kenya

(2012-06 - 2013-05)

• Developed safeguarding children's policy for Christ the King Parish Nairobi
• Trained stakeholders and designated officers on child protection and children's rights
• Established a committee to Safeguard Children's rights

Consultant Researcher - Ministry of Education & Centre for British Teachers Education Trust - Kericho County, Kenya

(2011-08 - 2012-05)

• Trained District Education Officers and High School Principals in Education Strategic Planning
• Guided the process of drafting strategic plans for District Education offices and high schools
• Trained education officers and High School Head Teachers on Performance Based Management and resource mobilization

Consultant Researcher - World Vision - Somaliland and Somalia

(2011-06 - 2011-06)

• Developed the survey tool for Child Protection Knowledge, Attitude and Practice
• Trained data collection assistants on the use of data collection methods and tools
• Analyzed data from the surveys and compiled the report
• Designed and developed contextualized Information Education and Communication materials (IEC) with Child Protection messages

Programme Manager - Tolbert Kay Consultancy - Nairobi, Kenya

(2009-10 - 2010-06)

• Coordinated the Healthcare Access Baseline Survey on Maternal and Adolescence health-seeking behaviour
• Led the development and production of materials for the Hygiene Promotion KAP survey and Information Education and Communication (IEC)
• Conducted the baseline survey on the Tana River Drought Recovery Programme

Programme Assistant - Alternative Programme Solutions - Kenya and South Sudan

(2007-11 - 2008-05)

• Safe Water and Sanitation for children in primary schools and communities - survey
• Assess rights holders' and duty bearers' awareness and capacity for engagement in water sector reforms
• Baseline Survey: Participation and governance, policy and child rights, infrastructure and equipment
• Training Manual Preparation: Family Counselling, Mediation and Foster care in South Sudan
• Course Development, Workshop facilitation and Training Manual Preparation: Psychosocial Support TOT for community-based workers on demobilized child soldiers
• Training in leaner Centered Methodologies and Gender Sensitive Approaches
• Curriculum Development for Psychosocial Support for Regional Emergency Context

High School Teacher - Teachers' Service Commission

(1994-09 - 2002-08)

• Teaching and preparing students for examinations
• Heading Guidance and Counselling Department

PhD - Guidance and Counselling - Laikipia University

Master of Education - Guidance and Counselling - Egerton University

Bachelor of Education - Egerton University

Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education - Bishop Gatimu Girls' High School

Kenya Certificate of Education - Ngandu Girls' High School