Department of Pathology
- Details
About Department
Location:
The administrative office of the Department of Pathology is situated on the Kenyatta University, School of Health Sciences about 200 m from Gate B.
Internal Links:
Whereas the Department is responsible for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) programme, the Department also services other Departments including: Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy/Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Medical Laboratory Science
External Links:
The Department is initiating links Muhimbili University of Health Sciences and Allied Sciences in Tanzania. There are also discussions with the Institute of Health Sciences, Bostwana and the Oncology Centre in Canberra, Australia.
Research Activities:
The members of staff in the Department are collaborators in research projects with National and International Institutions especially Kenya Medical Research Institute. The current research areas include Malaria and tuberculosis. There are strong inputs from the members of staff to Ministry of Health applied research and case findings.
Specialty and Branding:
The Department is a service department that specifically trains medical doctors. At the time the trainees graduate they are responsible and manage health services within and outside Kenya.
Contact:
The Chairman
Department of Pathology
Kenyatta University
P.O. Box 43844 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 8710901 – 19 Cisco 3305
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Website: www.ku.ac.ke
Faculty Profiles
Academic Staff and Specialization:
The Members of staff are specialized in the following disciplines:
| Immunology | Forensic Pathology |
| Medical Microbiology (Bacteriology, Virology and Mycology) | Anatomic Pathology |
| Medical Parasitology (Protozoology, Helminthology and Entomology ) | Clinical Pathology |
| Haematology and Transfusion Science | Histopathology and Cytology |
| Chemical Pathology | General Pathology |
Faculty Staff Members
- DR. ALBERT GACHAU
- DR.JAMES MURIITHI M.G.
- PROF. ALLOYS S. S. ORAGO
- DR. NG’ETHE D. MUHOHO
- DR. ERIC MAKUTO NDOMBI
- MR. PATRICK SIMUYU WERE
- MS. ROSE NYAMAO MAGOMA
- DR GLENNAH KERUBO
- MS CATHERINE NJERI MWANGI
- MR.JAMES OMBEGA MAGETO
- DR. PERIS WANJIKU THAMAINI
- External Examiners
News & Events
Department of Pathology Schedule of events
2018/2019 Academic Year
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Date |
Day |
Time |
Function |
Venue |
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January 15th 2019 |
Tuesday |
9.00 am |
Dept. meeting |
SoM Boardroom |
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January 22nd 2019 |
Tuesday |
9.00 am |
ISO committee meeting |
SoM Boardroom |
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February 5th 2019 |
Tuesday |
9.00 am |
Seminar |
SoM Boardroom |
|
February 15th 2019 |
Friday |
8.30-10.00 am |
Staff meeting with students (MBChB II) |
MBChB II Class Room |
|
February 15th 2019 |
Friday |
10.300 am |
Staff meeting with students (MBChB III) |
MBChB III Class Room |
|
March 13th 2019 |
Wednesday |
9.00 am |
Moderation of Joint CAT |
SoM Boardroom |
|
March 28th 2019 |
Thursday |
9.00 am |
Dept meeting |
Chairman’s office |
|
April 9th 2019 |
Tuesday |
9.00 am |
Seminar |
SoM Boardroom |
|
May 22nd 2019 |
Wednesday |
9.00 am |
Staff meeting with students (MBChB II) |
MBChB II Class Room |
|
May 24th 2019 |
Friday |
9.00 am |
Staff meeting with students (MBChB III) |
MBChB III Class Room |
|
May 28th 2019 |
Tuesday |
9.00 am |
ISO Committee meeting |
Chairman’s office |
|
July 18th 2019 |
Thursday |
9.00 am |
Exam moderation meeting |
SoM Boardroom |
|
July 30th 2019 |
Tuesday |
9.00 am |
Dept Meeting |
SoM Boardroom |
|
September 10th 2019 |
Tuesday |
9.00 am |
Committee meeting |
Chairman’s office |
|
September 23rd 2019 |
Monday |
9.00 am |
Staff meeting with students (MBChB II) |
MBChB II Class Room |
|
September 25th 2019 |
Wednesday |
9.00 am |
Staff meeting with students (MBChB III) |
MBChB III Class Room |
|
October 15th 2019 |
Tuesday |
9.00 am |
ISO Committee meeting |
SoM Boardroom |
|
October 22nd 2019 |
Tuesday |
9.00 am |
Exam moderation |
SoM Boardroom |
|
October 23rd 2019 |
Wednesday |
9.00 am |
Exam Moderation |
SoM Boardroom |
Prepared by Dr. Eric Ndombi.
Examinations Coordinator, Dept. of Pathology
Approved by:………………………………………………………
Dr. James Ogutu
Chairman, Departmant of Pathology
Date………………………………………….
Programmes
Undergraduate Studies:
The Department is responsible for MBChB programme (Pathology) which covers a
duration of 2 years of full time study. Each year is divided into 3 semesters.
Postgraduate students:
Currently there are no Masters degree programmes but the Department has PhD
students.
Service Charter
SERVICE DELIVERY CHARTER
We are committed to courtesy and excellence in Service Delivery
The Departments core functions: Teaching and Examination of Pathology to students in the School of Health Sciences.
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No. |
SERVICES RENDERED |
REQUIREMENTS |
CHARGES |
TIMELINE
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1. |
Unit Registration |
|
Free |
Immediate |
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2. |
Provision of lecture, C.A.T and Practicals schedules |
University calendar |
1st day of each Semester |
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3. |
Bonafide student Registration status |
- |
As per the lecture schedule and Examination Timetable |
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4. |
Release of Provisional CAT results |
Student I/D |
Free |
21 days after sitting the CAT and 14 days before end of year Examination |
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5. |
Result Queries on Semester C.A.T marks |
Free |
Communicated same day to Exams Officer |
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6. |
Responding to students written queries |
Free |
1 day |
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7. |
Responding to request from external stakeholders |
Written communication from stakeholder |
Free |
1 week |
