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)

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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.