Department Chairperson – Ms. Ancia Manwere
Health Sciences Department
The Department of Health Sciences was initially started as a unit within the Agricultural Science Department. It offers Health Education to All students at the University. The Department is housed in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
VISION
Our vision is to be a Department with excellence, efficiency and effectiveness in teaching, learning and research in the health field by producing autonomous, innovative and highly acclaimed graduates who will be highly recognised locally, nationally and internationally.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Department of Health Sciences is committed to offering quality programmes in the field of Health Sciences. We are committed to the health of the society and improve the quality of health care services through teaching, extension services and research. The Department seeks to be the hub of knowledge and a beacon of excellence in rendering health care issues to the university and the local community.
CORE VALUES
• Lifelong Learning
• Teamwork and Diversity
• Honesty
• Innovation and excellence
• Student Centeredness
• Commitment and Discipline
Programmes on Offer
- BSc Honours Degree in Nursing Science (Nursing Education)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control
Departmental Staff
- Ms. A.Manwere – Chairperson – MSc. Nursing Science, (University of Zimbabwe), BSc. Nursing Science(University of Zimbabwe)
- Ms. Estele Mwanza – Lecturer – MSc. Nursing Science(UZ), BSc. in Nursing Science(UZ), Diploma in Midwifery, Diploma in General Nursing
- Ms. Lynah Makuyana – Lecturer – MSc. in Nursing Science(UZ), Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing and Diploma in General Nursing
- Mrs. Constance Shorayi Katsinde – Lecturer – MSc. in Public Health (Netherlands), MSc. Nursing Science (UZ), BSc. Nursing Science (UZ), Diploma in General Nursing
- Ms. Marcelyn T. Magwenzi : Lecturer – Msc. in Medical Microbiology (UZ), BSc. in Biochemistry and Microbiology (UNISA). Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control (Stellenboch)
- Ms. Eunice Rupare – Teaching Assistant – BSc. in Nursing Education (BUSE), Diploma in Midwifery, Diploma in General Nursing
- Mrs. K. Chitenje – Secretary – Bcom Human Recsources & Labour Relations (ZOU) (2016), Higher National Diploma in Office Management – Harare Polytechnic (2019)