[2007 - 2009]
Doctor of Philosophy degree in Planning (Public Health Planning).
Thesis title: Factors influencing planning and implementation of male circumcision as a public health intervention in
Status: Graduated on November 27th 2009.
[2006-2007] KENYA
Diploma in Health Care Management.
Project title: Determinants of HIV-testing behaviour among youth aged 15-34 years in rural East Karachuonyo Division,
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[2004-2005] KENYA
Diploma in Public Relations Management.
Project title: Influence of communication satisfaction on psychological contract among employees of commercial banks in
[2000-2002]
Master of Philosophy [MPhil] Degree in Psychology.
Thesis topic: Prevalence and severity of occupational stress among primary schoolteachers: A Case of
[1995-1999]
Bachelor of Education [Arts] Degree.
2nd class honors, upper division. Subject major: Mathematics and Statistics.
[1989-1993]
Mean grade of B.
[1980-1988]
Mean grade of B [52 out of 72 points].
[May 2009 – Present] Behavioral Research Scientist and Adjunct Faculty
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[Mar 2007 – Apr 2009] Program Coordinator [Behavioral Scientist]
CDC/KEMRI Collaborative Program, Centre for Global Health Research, International Emerging Infections Branch, NICHE Research Program.
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[Aug 2005 – Feb 2007] Study Coordinator [Behavioral Scientist]
KEMRI-UCSF Research and Programs Collaboration, Impact of Anti-Retroviral Therapy on Sexual Risk Behavior in
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[Jul 2004 – Jun 2005] Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Community Outreach & Behavioral Research Agency.
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[Aug 2003 – Jun 2004] Assistant Research Officer [Team Leader]
CDC / KEMRI Collaborative Program, Centre for Global Health Research
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[August 2009 – Present] Adjunct Faculty
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v Mentoring and supervising students in the Behavioral Sciences.
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[Jan 2005 – Present] Adjunct Lecturer
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v Teaching Behavioral Sciences and supervising students in Community Health Research.
[Jan 2004 – Present] Associate Faculty
Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), in collaboration with the Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (JKUAT)
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v Teaching Behavioral Sciences and supervising management research.
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[Sep 2002 – Jul 2003] Lecturer
Counseling and Psychology,
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v Teaching Psychology and supervising students.
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[Jan 2000 – Oct 2000] School Counselor & Teacher
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v Teaching Mathematics and providing school counseling services.
[Dec 2005 – Present] Founder & Volunteer Coordinator
Orphaned Girl-Child Mentoring Program
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Joint HIV/AIDS Programs Review Forum, National AIDS Control Council
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HIV Awareness & Advocacy Project, Miyuga Society for Behavior Change
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Angels of Mercy Rehabilitation Centre [Street Children Rehabilitation Program]
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Obure A.F. (2009). Factors influencing planning and implementation of male circumcision intervention as a publlic health intervention in Nyando district, Kenya. Unpublished PhD (Public Health Planning) Thesis,
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Obure A.F. (2006). Determinants of HIV-testing behaviour among youth aged 15-34 years in East Karachuonyo Division,
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Obure A.F. (2005). Influence of communication satisfaction on psychological contract among employees of commercial banks in
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Obure A.F. (2003). Prevalence and severity of occupational stress among primary schoolteachers: A case of Eldoret Municipality, Kenya. Unpublished MPhil. (Psych.) Thesis,
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Obure, A.F., Nyambedha, E.O., Oindo, B.O., & Kodero, H.M.N. (2009). Psychosocial factors influencing promotion of male circumcision for HIV prevention in a non-circumcising community in rural western
Available at: http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/WQR/wqr2_42.html
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Cohen C., Montandon M., Shiboski S., Carrico, A.W., Bostrom A., Obure A.F., Kwena Z., Bailey R., Nguti R. & Bukusi E. (2009). Association of attitudes and beliefs towards antiretroviral therapy with HIV seroprevalence in the general population of
Available at: http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0004573
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Obure A.F, Mbakaya, C., Kariuki, S., Karanja, D., Juliao, P.C., Quick R.E. et al. (2007). Baseline data from Nyando Integrated Child Health and Education
Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5642a4.htm
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Date, Impact of a rapid cholera response program on knowledge and practices regarding water treatment and hygiene -- Kenya, 2008. A paper to be presented at the Water and Public Health Conference of the American Public Health Association 137th Meeting, November 7-11, 2009, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Suchdev, P., Ruth, L., Obure, A.F.,
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Jefferds, M., Purushothaman, V., Obure, A.F., Owuor, M., Ogange, L., & Suchdev, P. (2009). Monitoring acceptability and knowledge of Sprinkles among Luo families in western
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Ruth, L., Jefferds, M., Owuor, M., Obure, A.F., Ogange, L.., Ochieng, C., & Suchdev, P. (2009). Monitoring of Sprinkles® promotional strategies in western
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Ruth, R., Jefferds, M., Quick, R., Ogange, L., Ngure, F., Obure, A.F., et al. (2009). Monitoring coverage, promotional strategies, and perceptions of factors influencing sales of Sprinkles® in rural western
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Suchdev, P., Jung, C., Ruth, L., Obure, A.F., Sharma, A,. Teates, K., et al. (2009). Sprinkles® use not associated with morbidity among young children in western
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Juliao, P.C., Teates, K., Liang, A., Were, V., Obure, A.F., Suchdev, P.S., Ruth, L., Hoekstra, M., & Quick, P.E. (2008). The impact of a community-based program to promote point-of use water chlorination products and reduce diarheal rates in rural western
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Obure A.F. (2007). Transforming Schools through Effective Managerial Leadership. A Keynote address at the National Convention of the Kenya Secondary Schools Deputy Principals, August 10th 2007, The Kisumu Polytechnic,
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Obure A.F., Montandon, M., Bukusi, E.A., Kwena, Z., & Cohen, C. (2007). Factors associated with poor response rates in community-based HIV prevalence surveys in
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Obure A.F, Bukusi E. & Kwena Z. (2006). Methodological problems in conducting HIV-related surveys among adolescents: Observations from a recent survey in
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Obure, A.F. (2005). Psychosocial pains and concerns of HIV+ youth in rural Luo Nyanza, Kenya. A paper presented at the Children and Youth in Emerging and Transforming Societies International Conference,