Qualifications
- Master of Science In Social Work Degree – University Of Zimbabwe
- Bachelor of Social Work Degree – University Of Zimbabwe
- Diploma in Social Work – University Of Zimbabwe
Position: Lecturer, Department of Social Work
Email: echigondo@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: +263 712 526 803
Publications
- Chigondo E, A study to assess the acceptance of male circumcision as a preventive method in HIV and AIDS in Mbare and Southern Suburbs of Harare, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Social Science and Management, Vol. 4, no. 1, May 2014. ISSN 2251-1571, pp 123-130
- Chigondo E, The dynamics of distance parenting. The case of Zimbabweans in diaspora, International Journal Of Social Science and Management
- Chigondo E and Mugumbate J, Nipping Social Challenges in the bud: The need for Social Workers in Zimbabwe’s schools. International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences, Vol. 2 no. 5, May 2013. ISSN 2278- 6236, pp 191-198, Greenfield Publishing House.
- Mugumbate J and Chigondo E, Social Work practice by Christian Churches in Zimbabwe: How Churches in Harare and Bindura towns are tackling social challenges. International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences, Vol. 2 no. 5, May 2013. ISSN 2278- 6236, pp 99-110, Greenfield Publishing House
- Maushe F; Nyoni C; Chigondo E E and Frank R, Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) and Social Work response. ZENITH International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 3(1), January 2013. ISSN 2231-5780, pp 75-85
- Mabvurira V; Motsi P D; Masuka; T and Chigondo E E, The “politics” of sexual identities in Zimbabwe: A Social Work perspective, International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Vol. 2 No. 13, July 2012. pp 218-223
- Nyoni C, Maushe F, Mugumbate J and Chigondo E. E., Rethinking Disability in an African setting: the case for Zimbabwe, The International Journal’s Research Journal of Social Science and Management, Vol.02, No: 08 December 2012. ISSN 2251-1571, pp 39-50
Published Book Chapters
- Chigondo E, (2014) ‘Social Work Ethics and Values’ in Promoting Social Work for Zimbabwe’s Development, Bindura, Bindura University Press. Nyoni C and Nyanguru, A (Eds)
Published Book
- Matsika AB, Chigondo E.E, Chikoko W, (2014)..Social Work Field Work Manual, Harare, Council of Social Workers.
Research in Progress
- Chigondo, E, The rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents, the case of Northcort Training Institute, Mt Hampden, Zimbabwe
- Chigondo, E, The dynamics of children looking after children, the case of orphaned children in Buhera, Zimbabwe.
Membership
- Board member- Council of Social Workers (2015-2021)
- Vice Chairperson- Council of Social Workers Board 2017 to 2021
- Chairperson-CSW Disciplinary Committe 2017 to 2019
- Chairperson – CSW Education Committee 2016 to 2018
- Board member- AFRICAID
Workshops / Events Attended
- Maushe, F., Nyoni, C. and Chigondo, E. E. (2013). Lost Homes Lost Livelihoods, A life time of Suffering: a case study of livelihood strategies for former farm workers in Mazowe, a decade after land distribution. Presented at Harvard University, United States of America
- Attended a workshop on Introduction to Social Science Concepts and methods for community engagement in research, CIRAD, University Of Zimbabwe
- Attended the Grant Winning Proposal Writing Workshop, Research and Post Graduate Centre, Bindura University,
- Attended a workshop on Attachment and Supervision Guide, Council of Social Workers, HICC,
- Annual Social Workers congress 2012, 2013, 2014
- E -resources workshop, Bindura University,
- Grooming and deportment, Bindura University,
- Facilitated and presented on the Pre-Industrial attachment Orientation, June 2014, 2015 for Social Work Students
Other Research Work
- HIV and AIDS related risk behaviour in tertiary institutions
- A situational analysis of Women in the Informal Sector” The case of Mupedzanhamo, Harare
- Housing Cooperatives in Harare- A case study of Budiriro Phase 2’s Tagarika housing Cooperative
- A survey on Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of people on HIV and AIDS media related information – A CIET Africa and NAC study
- Needs assessment for disadvantaged children in Caledonia – Harare- Save the Children (UK)
Training Courses Attended and Awarded
- Training in Monitoring and Evaluation Methods-National AIDS Council
- Training in Results Based Management (RBM)
- Training in Value Based Leadership-LASOF (University of Zimbabwe)
- Training in Community Mobilization and Empowerment for Improved Access to Treatment Care and Support (CMEIAST) -John Snow International
- Training in Female Condom Programming-NAC and ZNFPC
- Training in Procurement Procedures- Procurement Board – Gvt. of Zimbabwe
- Training in Research Ethics- Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe
- Training in Country Response Information System Data base (CRIS)