Dean
Professor R. Masanganise
Qualifications: Masters in Medical Science (MMed Sc (Clinical Epi), University of New Castle, Australia, Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, United Kingdom, Diploma in Ophthalmology, University of Zimbabwe, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degrees, University of Zimbabwe.
Professor Masanganise is the founding Chairperson, Department of Ophthalmology, Chairman, Department of Anatomy, Deputy Dean of College of Health Sciences before he was appointed Dean of the College in January 2018. Professor Masanganise is a renowned and passionate Ophthalmologist with particular interest in Optometry and Ophthalmic Nursing as they ensure provision of comprehensive eye care for patients. He spearheaded the establishment of the department of Ophthalmology to give the discipline the due professional and academic recognition and development. He has been instrumental in restructuring and programming the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, transforming it from educaton 3.0 to education 5.0. Under his leadership, 5 new undergraduateprogrammes and 9 post graduate programmes were introduced.
He is currently a member of the Radiation Authority of Zimbabwe Board of Directors, and was the founding member of the People’s Own Savings Bank, (POSB) Board of Directors. Professor Masanganise also spearheaded the establishment of BSc Optometry degree at the University of Zimbabwe and the Ophthalmic Nurse training at Pairirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. He initiated various strategic partnerships to mobilise resources for Ophthalmology and Optometry, in particular funding that led to the establishment of the College of Health Sciences Optometry Unit. He successfully negotiated a generous donation from CIMAS and also sourced ophthalmic equipment in the Main Theatres at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals. Through his drive for development of the Faculty, Prof R. Masanganise ensured donations for laser equipment in the UZCHS Laser unit and wet lab from the Royal Dutch Embassy and Later Day Saints Charities, USA.
Consistent with his passion for visual impairments, particularly for the disadvantaged members of society, Prof Masanganise initiated and participated in various Community Eye Care outreach programmes. Professor Masanganise is a recipient of the prestigious “Zimbabwe Medical Association Award” for his outstanding contribution to Ophthalmology in Zimbabwe. His research interests are in Ocular Diseases and Community Eye Health with peer reviewed publications to date