UZ | University of Zimbabwe

Lecturer

Dr Simbarashe Chimhuya

Master of Science Degree in Clinical Epidemiology (UZ); Masters Degree in Medicine (Paediatrics) (MMED Paeds) (UZ); Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degrees(MBChB) (UZ); Health Education Advanced Leadership for Zimbabwe (HEALZ)

Cell: 0772 910 648

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Dr Chimhuya was former head of division of Paediatrics at Harare Central Hospital before joining the UZ-CHS Paediatrics Department as a Lecturer in 2009 where he became one of the two lecturers running the neonatal unit. He went on to undertake courses in medical education thus adding to the wealth of medical educatiors in the department of Paediatrics and Child Health. He contributed to revising and improving the neonatal and paediatric curricular for undergraduate training. He is also a dedicated and highly motivated member of a committee that oversees the undergraduate teaching and examinations. Dr Chimhuya has coordinated the surveillance programmes for the Ministry of Health and Child Care such as Congenital Rubella Syndrome and Paediatric Bacteraial Meningitis. His research interests are in Epidemiology, Neonatology, Nutrition and Medical education.

Lecturer

Dr Ismail Tickla

Masters Degree in Medicine (Paediatrics) (MMED Paeds) (UZ); Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degrees (MBChB) (UZ); Bachelor of Science in Human and Social Biology (BSC. HSB)

Cell: 0712 402 619/0777 005 608

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Dr Ticklay is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. His research interests are in Paediatric Palliative care, Diabetes mellitus, Ambulatory Emergency medicine and HIV prevention.Dr Ticklay is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. His research interests are in Paediatric Palliative care, Diabetes mellitus, Ambulatory Emergency medicine and HIV prevention.

Lecturer

Dr Tichaona Mavetera

Masters in Business Administration (MBA); Masters Degree in Medicine (Paediatrics) (MMED Paeds) (UZ); Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degrees (MBChB) (UZ)

Cell: 0772 224 173

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Dr Mavetera is a Lecturer in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. His research interests are in Intensive Care and Infectious Diseases. Dr Mavetera is also the head of the Paediatrics Division, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.

Senior Lecturer

Dr Patience Kuona

PhD in Paediatric Nutrition, 2015 (University of Oslo, Norway); Masters Degree in Medicine (Paediatrics) (MMED Paeds) (UZ); Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degrees (MBChB) (UZ)

Cell: 0772 396 029

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Dr Kuona is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. Her research interests are in Nutrition, Oncology and Heamatology.

Associate Professor & Lecturer

Professor Hilda Angela Mujuru

Master of Science Degree in Clinical Epidemiology; Masters Degree in Medicine (Paediatrics) (MMED Paeds) (UZ); Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degrees (MBChB) (UZ)

Cell: 0712 600 791

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Professor Mujuru is an Associate Profesor in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. Her research interests are in HIV/AIDS in children, Malaria, Epidemiology, Pulmonology, Intergrated management of childhood interest and medical education.Professor Mujuru is an Associate Profesor in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. Her research interests are in HIV/AIDS in children, Malaria, Epidemiology, Pulmonology, Intergrated management of childhood interest and medical education.Her long stint as Chairperson saw a remarkable rise in young graduates pursuing Paediatrics as a specialty. She was a pivotal contributor to the Ministry of Health and Child Care in numerous taskforces that have shaped Ministry policy and guidelines in various conditions affecting children. Her areas of research interest include HIV in children, childhood TB, Malaria in children including IMCN, Paediatric Respiratory Diseases – particularly asthma.