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 recognized 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
RESEARCHES
The Departmental staff is actively involved in research activities to stay up-to-date with trending patterns in health. Our staff denoted in bold text and latest research activity;
- Ndlovu, V., Chimbari, M., Ndarukwa, P. et al.Sensitization to Imbrasia belina (mopane worm) and other local allergens in rural Gwanda district of Zimbabwe. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol 18, 33 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13223-022-00668-0
- Ndlovu V, Chimbari M, Sibanda E, Ndarukwa P. A feasibility study to assess Imbrasia belina (mopane worm) sensitization and related respiratory health outcomes in a rural community in Gwanda district, Zimbabwe. Pilot and feasibility studies. 2021 Dec;7(1):1-6.
- Vuyelwa Ndlovu; Moses Chimbari; Pisirai Ndarukwa; Elopy Sibanda. Knowledge, Perceptions and Attitudes towards asthma and allergy in a rural community in Gwanda District, Zimbabwe: A Mixed Methods Study" Journal of Community Health Under review.
- Estele Mwanza, Reginald Dennis Gwisai Joshua Munsaka (2021). Knowledge and Practices on Reproductive Tract Infections among Rural Women in Binga, Zimbabwe. Greener Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health Vol. 9(1), pp. 10-30, 2021 ISSN: 2354-2381.
- Chimhini G, Magwenzi M, Fitzgerald F. 2021. Infection Prevention and Control in low-resource settings: the need for the local, the contextual and the pragmatic. Infection Prevention in Practice. In Press, Corrected Proof, Available online 2 April 2021; Page 100135.
- Katsinde, T. J., Katsinde, C. S., & Tsododo, E. (2021). Knowledge, attitude and practices among nurses on performance appraisal system at two district hospitals in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe. V(VI), 5.
- Chironda, Geldine & Manwere, Ancia & Dushimiyimana, Violette & Ngendahayo, Flavien & Gapira, E & Ndahayo, Didace & Umuhire, L & Mbabazi, T & Nkuranyabahizi, M & Shyaka, J & Umingabiye, M & Mukeshimana, Madeleine & Bhengu, Busisiwe. (2021). Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) in ICU: The Nephrology or Intensive Care Nurse Role. Rwanda Medical Journal. 78. 37-46.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND INNOVATION
The department is involved in community engagement activities that ensure health and safety for all through participation in several conferences from local, regional to global platforms.
14 NOVEMBER 2021– Inter-ministerial World Diabetic Day commemoration held at Chivhu stadium. The Department of Health Sciences together with Optometry Department received an invitation from the Light of Dawn, a Non-Governmental Organization to participate in the World Diabetic Day event. We took part in screening for Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus. Health education on the non-communicable diseases was delivered as the need was identified. The department was also honoured by the Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr C Chiwenga who visited our designated stand and had his vision checked.
19 JANUARY 2022– CSSD Symposium, the Department hosted the symposium as part of learning activity for the Post Graduate Diploma in Infection Control (PGDIPC) students, who were on campus for their 2 weeks contact session for the module on Decontamination and Sterilization. The delegates included Infection Control Focal persons and those working in decontamination and sterilization services from local health facilities in Bindura. The PGDIPC students made three presentations on State of decontamination services in Central, District and Provincial Hospitals; and Private healthcare sector. KDB Healthcare as our guest also presented on modern Central Sterilization Supply Department (CSSD) resources and IPC standard protocols.
21 APRIL 2022– Nomination of Dr Pisirai Ndarukwa to be a focal point to support eSurvey to assess the current status of Ear and Health Care in Africa Region under World Health Organization.
Departmental Staff
- Ms. A.Manwere – Chairperson – MSc. Nursing Science, (University of Zimbabwe), BSc. Nursing Science (University of Zimbabwe)
- Dr Ndarukwa – Senior Lecturer – PhD Public Health (University of KwaZulu Natal-2019, Master’s Degree in Public Health- 2012 to 2014 AU. BSc Nursing Education (Psychiatric Nursing) -2007 to 2010 CUT. Diploma in Statistics-2015.Diploma in Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing –2004 to 2005, NCZ. Diploma in General Nurse –1999 to 2002, NCZ. National Coordinator-Ivermectin Research (MoHCC). Honorary Research Fellow (University of KwaZulu Natal).
- Ms. Estele Mwanza – Lecturer – MSc. Nursing Science (UZ), BSc. in Nursing Science (UZ), Diploma in Midwifery, 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. L Vengai – Secretary –Diploma in Office Management – Bindura University of Science Education (2013)
- Mr. W. Manyani- Teaching Assistant- BSc in Nursing Science (Medical-Surgical), University of Zimbabwe, 2019.
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