staff profiles: CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES (CES)
Ms Regina Mpingana Shikongo

Department: Student Support

1. Name: Ms Regina Mpingana Shikongo
2. Tertiary Qualifications
  • A PhD student (Communication & Information Studies) at the University of Namibia, 2009.
  • M Ed. (PHC) University of Manchester, UK, 1996
  • B Cur Nursing Science Honours ( Nursing Education) University of Namibia, 1993
  • Diploma in Nursing Administration, UNISA, 1991.
  • BA Cur (Nursing Education & Community Health Nursing), University of South Africa, 1990.
  • Diploma in Nursing Education, University of the North, SA, 1986.
  • Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, Oshakati Hospital, 1982
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    3. Current Position Lecturer (an Academic and Outreach Coordinator), (Deputy Director, CES)
    4. Campus Address University of Namibia, Northern Campus, Eliander Mwatale, Street, Oshakati East, Block A, Room 009.
    5. Office Phone, Fax & Cell phone +264 65-223 2270
    +264 65- 223 2283
    6. Email  Address rmtshikongo@unam.na
    7. Short Biography Ms Shikongo is a Namibian with teaching experience as a Nurse Educator for 15 years. She has worked as an academic and outreach coordinator in distance education programmes covering student support services, curriculum choices and student administration. She has an experience of 6 years in distance education, mainly in the area of Education, Business Administration, Nursing and BETD Inset Programme. She has been involved in Strategic Communication for Social behaviour change in research, monitoring and evaluation of communication interventions and programmes for HIV/AIDS with AfriComNet. She is a facilitator of adult learners in any setting using learner-centred approaches.
    She is currently the Deputy Director for the Centre for External Studies, University of Namibia.  
    8. Resume/Vita  
    9. Recently Taught Courses
  • Research, monitoring and evaluation of Strategic Communication and intervention for social behaviour change
  • Education, Theory and Practice
  • Introduction to Community Development
  • Teaching methods and techniques
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    10. Academic interest/ expertise
  • Strategic Communication and intervention for social behaviour change
  • Health Communication and information sharing with intervention on HIV/AIDS prevention
  • Student support services
  • Distance education and learning
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    11. Research and Publications Reports:
    1993. An investigation on factors associated with maternal death in the Northwest Health Directorate.
    1996.A critical analysis of the revised curriculum for the diploma in comprehensive Nursing and Midwifery Science in Namibia.
    2001.Evaluation of schools training programmes in Ondangwa West educational region.

    Papers presented:
    2000. Enhance Educational Opportunities in Namibia, Cambridge International Education Conference 2000 on “Voices for Change”, UK.
    2000. The Northern Campus: Expanding educational opportunities and increasing access to education, Nuyoma Senior Secondary School.
    2007.Male and female Sexual and Reproductive Health Problems, Oshiko Ongwediva, Oshana Region, Workshop for Adolescents and Sexual Reproductive Health.
    2007. Challenges of open and distance learning at the University of Namibia, CES stakeholders meeting.
    12. Recent Professional Activities Conducting workshop:
    2007. Pilot training on research, monitoring and evaluation of communication interventions and programmes for HIV/AIDS, AfriComNet.

    Member of:
    A member of a University of Namibia’ Senate, CES management, Northern Campus Management, CES Board of studies, UNAM Northern Campus Advisory Committee.

    Community level:
    A Director at the Board of Directors at NORED, Oshana Regional Resettlement Committee, Oshana Regional World Food Day and Poverty Reduction Committee, Emono Community Development Committee.
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