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GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Department of Rehabilitation in the College of Health Sciences was established in 1986 and the first intake was in 1987. The Department currently offers two full-time undergraduate courses and one full-time postgraduate course as follows:-

1.    Bachelor of Science with Honours Occupational Therapy (BScHOT)

2.    Bachelor of Science with Honours Physiotherapy (BScHPT)

3.    Masters Degree in Physiotherapy (MScPT)

 


 

Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Occupational Therapy (BSc HOT)

Bachelor of Science with Honours Physiotherapy (BScHPT)

Masters Degree in Physiotherapy (MScPT


ACADEMIC STAFF

 

Chairperson of Department
1.    Mrs. A.M. Moyo:  M.Sc. Rehab Studies (So’ton, UK) Dip.C.O.T. (Exeter, U.K.)

       Research Interests

  1. Rehabilitation for both physical disability & mental health
  2. Independence in activities of daily living performance for
  3. All areas of self care, work and leisure
  4. Quality of life
  5. Accessibility
  6. Assistive devices and technology

Publications

Botokro R, Ndaa P, Kabarak Ebongon D, Shipman A, Santos Ncuha AD, Oosthuizen A, Moyo A, Mlambo T and Dawson M (2012). Occupational Therapy in Africa: In Africa OT speaks more often English than French. Ergotherapies. No. 46, pages 5-14.

 

Lecturers

Ms T.M. Chikwanha  -Masters in Public Health (MPH) UZ ;  B.Sc. Hons in Occupational Therapy (UZ)

       Research Interests

  1. Rehabilitation
  2. Public Health
  3. Mental Health

 

 

Mrs F. Kaseke:  M.Sc Physiotherapy (UZ) ;M.Sc Strategic Management (CUT, Zimbabwe) ;B.Sc. Hons in Physiotherapy (UZ) ; DPhil Student (UZ) ; HEALZ Student (UZ)

       Research Interests

  1. Neuro-rehabilitation,
  2. Male reproductive health
  3. HIV/AIDS and Disability
  4. Quality of life

Publications

Vyvienne R.P. M’kumbuzi, Tamisayi P.T. Chinhengo, Farayi Kaseke. Perception of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Students: Supervision of Field Attachment in Zimbabwe. Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal Vol. 20; No.1; 2009 pp 112.

Mrs T. Mlambo:    MSc. Clinical Epidemiology (UZ) ;M.Sc. (OT) Neurosciences (Wits, S.A.) ;B.Sc. Hons in Occupational Therapy (UZ);DPhil Student (UZ)

       Research Interests            

  1. Neuro- rehabilitation
  2. Child development
  3. HIV/AIDS and Disability
  4. Quality of life

Publications

(i)Mlambo Tecla and Makarau Tinashe Felix. (2012).The challenges of supervising occupational therapy students in Zimbabwe: Supervisor’s perspective. Ergotherapies. No. 46, pages 33-36

(ii)Botokro R, Ndaa P, Kabarak Ebongon D, Shipman A, Santos Ncuha AD, Oosthuizen A, Moyo A, Mlambo T and Dawson M (2012). Occupational Therapy in Africa: In Africa OT speaks more often English than French. Ergotherapies. No. 46, pages 5-14.

(iii)Mlambo T, Amosun S.L, Concha M.E (2004). Assessing the quality of occupational therapy records for stroke patients at one academic hospital in South Africa. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 34 (3): pp 10-13.

(iv)Mlambo, T., Amosun, S.L. and Concha, M. 2006. Timing of occupational therapy services in the rehabilitation of stroke patients in an academic hospital in South Africa. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 36(2): 5-8.

(v)Mlambo Tecla., Gwanzura Lovemore and Rusakaniko Simbarashe. (2012). Indicators of health living with HIV and AIDS in Zimbabwean community setting. International Journal of Psychology: International Union of Psychological Science. Volume 47, ICP2012 Supplement. Page 453

(vi)Nhunzvi C and Mlambo T. (2009). An analysis of the frames of reference which occupational therapists use when treating children with cerebral palsy. Central African Journal of Medicine. Supplementary issue to volume 55, Nos 9-12. Page S32

 

 

NON-ACADEMIC STAFF

 

Senior Technicians

Mr. C. P Mujikijera:  M.B. A. (ZOU) ;HND Acc. (Harare Polytechnic, Zimbabwe);  Dip in Orthopaedic Technology (TATCOT, Tanzania)

       Research Interests            

  1. Rehabilitation
  2. Administration
  3. Management

 

Mr. K. Mkandla:  M.Sc in Physiotherapy (WITS) ;  B.Sc. Hons in Physiotherapy (UZ)

       Research Interests            

  1. Neuro- rehabilitation
  2. HIV/AIDS and Disability
  3. Quality of life
  4. Community Based Rehabilitation

 

 

Secretarial Staff

Office and Information Manager

1.    Mrs R. Gandara:  MAEd. Adult Education (UZ) ; BEd Adult Education (UZ) ;  Dip in Secretarial Studies

Secretary

2.    Mrs H. Garaba:     Dip in Secretarial Studies

 

 

Staff Development Fellows

Mr M. Chiwaridzo : B.Sc. Hons in Physiotherapy (UZ) , MSc Physiotherapy Student (UCT)

       Research Interests

  1. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
  2. Low back pain in Adults
  3. Paediatrics Ortho
  4. HIV/AIDS
  5. GaiGait/Exercise classes
  6. Chronic Pain

 Miss C. Tadyanemhandu : B.Sc. Hons in Physiotherapy (UZ) ;MSc Physiotherapy Student (UCT)

       Research Interests

  1. Cardiorespiratory
  2. Intensive Care Medicine
  3. Quality of Life

 

 Mr J. Dambi          :  B.Sc. Hons in Physiotherapy (UZ) ; MSc Physiotherapy Student (UCT)

       Research Interests

  1. Paediatric Neurology
  2. Community Based Rehabilitation

Mrs N. Munamba  : B.Sc. Hons in Occupational Therapy (UZ) ;MSc Occupational Therapy Student (UCT)

       Research Interests

  1. Women and Child Health
  2. Community Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation
  3. Work Practice
  4. Occupational Justice and Human Rights

Mr C. Nhunzvi      :  B.Sc. Hons in Occupational Therapy (UZ) ; MSc Occupational Therapy Student (UCT)

       Research Interests

  1. Mental Health – Substance Abuse
  2. Disability, Human Rights and Policies
  3. Community Mental Health & Vocational Rehabilitation

Publications

  1. (i)Nhunzvi C and Mlambo T. (2009). An analysis of the frames of reference which occupational therapists use when treating children with cerebral palsy. Central African Journal of Medicine. Supplementary issue to volume 55, Nos 9-12. Page S32