Lecturer

Mrs Chipo Chitereka

Qualifications: Master of Social Work, National University of Lesotho, 2013. Bachelor of Social Work, University of Lesotho, 2008.

Bio: Mrs Chipo Chitereka has been teaching at the University of Zimbabwe since 2017. She is currently studying towards a DPhil in Social Work at the University of Zimbabwe. Mrs Chitereka is an experienced lecturer and researcher in the following areas: Social Policy and Administration, Community Social Work, Research Methods and Criminal Justice Administration and Human Rights. She is the current Research and Innovation Coordinator of the Department of Social Work. She is also an advocate for the inclusion of social work services in Zimbabwean schools (School Social Work).

Research Interests: Children in conflict with the law, Children’s education, Mental Health, Drug and Substance Abuse and Social Protection.

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Phone number: +263 242 303211 Ext 14000

Publications and Research Profile

Publications and Research Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=btfe5PsAAAAJ

Lecturer

Mrs P.D. Motsi
MSc in Social Work; BSc in Social Work Dipl in Social Work D Phil Candidate
Key Research Areas: women, HIV/AIDS and gender mainstreaming, child welfare and protection work

Publications

1. Motsi, P.D (2011) Seeking the Balance between HIV Prevention Programmes and Tradition, with Respect to Married Shona Women in Zimbabwe; A Social Work (2011) Perspective, Lambert Publications – Book ISBN 9783844390711
2. Motsi P.D: “Traditional Practices and the Uptake of Female Condoms in Zimbabwe” Journal of Emerging Trends, Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) Vol 3: pp 365-370
3. Motsi, P.D (2012) The Sin of the People of Lot- Homosexuality in Zimbabwe: A Social Work Voice” Lambert Publication - Book ISBN 9783845400372
4. Motsi, P.D2013) “The ‘Politics’ of Sexual Identities in Zimbabwe: A Social Work Perspective” International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences: Volume 2 No.13, pp 138
5. Motsi P.D (2013) Mabvurira V.and Masuka T.(2013) An Analysis of Social Casework Dimensions in Africa ; International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, Volume 3, No.1 January 2013 pp114-124
6. Motsi, P.D. (2012) Integrated Agricultural Research for Development in the Context of Gender Differentiation: Improving the Economic status of female-headed Households Among Zimbabwe’s Smallholder Farmers. Journal of Social Development in Africa.
7. Takaza. S, Motsi P.D, and Chabongora. B (2015) An Evaluation of Partnerships That Exist Between Statutory and Voluntary Organizations: The Case Study of CRS and CARITAS Zimbabwe, International Organization of Scientific Research( IOSR): Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences- Vol 20, Issue 1 Ver. V (Jan.2015) pp 21-27 ISSN: 2279 – 0837, P.-ISSN: 2279-0845.
8. Motsi P.D. Mabvurira, V. and Masuka T. (2013) A critical analysis of social casework dimensions in Africa – the Case for Zimbabwe; International Journal of Multi-disciplinary Research Academy (IJMRA) Volume 4, No. 2 April, 2013 pp 304-311
9. Dhlembeu, N., Motsi, P.D. and Mhiribidi, S.(2015) Post-Qualifying Training Framework for Probation Work In Zimbabwe, Government of Zimbabwe – Manual
10. Motsi, P.D. and Dziro, C. (2015) Module on Post Qualification and Assessment of Foreign Trained Social Workers and their Suitability for Professional Practice in Zimbabwe. Council for Social Workers in Zimbabwe Publication.
11. Chatiza,K. Marongwe, N., Motsi, P.D., Dhlembeu, N.and Mushamba, S. (2014) Baseline Survey of Children in Need of Care: Residential Child Care Facilities. Harare: Government of Zimbabwe Publication.

Lecturer

Ms Hazvinei Aquila Vera

Qualifications: Masters in Social Work 2012 (Smith College School of Social Work, Northampton, MA, USA), Bachelor of Social Science in Clinical Social Work (Honours) 2006 (University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa)

Bio: Hazvinei Aquila Vera is a qualified clinical social worker with local and international experience in providing high quality care and support to a variety of client populations for over 15 years. She joined the University of Zimbabwe in 2023 under the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Social Work. She is particularly focused on child and adolescent development and mental health. She has a consistent track record of working successfully with individuals, families and groups, all within a variety of settings. She is passionate about advancing the field of clinical social work and holistic mental health services in Zimbabwe and the African region through research and practice, especially Child and Adolescent Mental Health service provision and Trauma informed care and services. Her research interests are centered around evidence based trauma interventions and developing local knowledge base for preventing and treating mental health challenges and maintaining mental wellbeing in the African context.

Research Interests: Clinical Social Work; Child and Adolescent Mental health; Cultural Competency in Clinical Practice; Evidence Based Practices; Trauma-informed Practice.

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Phone number: +263 78 865 2379

Lecturer

Ms Princess M. Moyo

Qualifications: Master of Social Work Degree, University of Zimbabwe. Honours Degree in Social Work, Social Work, University of Zimbabwe.

Research Interests: Gender issues, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Social Development.

Tel: +263 771 364 627 / +263 717 489 922

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