Victor Chikwala
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Dynamic assistant lecturer with six years of successful midwifery education experience, renowned for creating engaging classroom experiences and providing valuable supporting materials. Committed to fostering individual student success and ensuring a comprehensive understanding of midwifery concepts. A compassionate and advanced Midwifery Practitioner, registered with the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Association (TNMC),
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Lecturer
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
12.2022 - Current
- I participated in professional development workshops to continuously improve my teaching skills and stay current with industry trends.
- Managed a diverse classroom effectively by addressing individual needs and fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design an effective curriculum, resulting in better alignment of course objectives.
- Collaborated with faculty in designing and implementing research projects to respond to community needs and contribute to scientific evidence.
Tutorial Assistant
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
11.2017 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with the lead lecturer to develop lesson plans, ensuring alignment with curriculum standards.
- Coordinated closely with other tutorial assistants to share resources, strategies, and insights for better student support.
- Developed innovative teaching materials that simplified complex concepts for easier understanding among students.
- Assisted in the preparation of instructional resources such as visual aids, handouts, and supplementary readings relevant to course content.
- Evaluated student progress through assignments, quizzes, and exams, offering constructive feedback for improvement.
- Supported the organization of extracurricular activities such as field trips, workshops, and guest speakers to enrich the educational experience.
Intern Midwife
Muhimbili National Hospital
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Gained hands-on experience in areas of reproductive and child health, obstetric and gynecologic theatres, and maternal ICUs, providing care to women, newborns, and their families, increasing proficiency, and expanding the clinical skill set.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and clinical presentations.
- Supported senior clinical staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden.
- Assisted staff members in designing research projects to improve the quality of midwifery care.
Education
Master of Science in Midwifery and Women Health -
The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania12.2022
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery -
The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania12.2016
Advanced Level Secondary Education -
Njombe Secondary school
Njombe, Tanzania02.2012
Ordinary Level Secondary Education -
Nkasi Secondary School
Nkasi, Tanzania10.2009
Skills
- Specialized care provider in Midwifery and Women's health expertise
- Research and analysis
- Academic writing
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Professional title
Advanced Midwifery Practitioner, Assistant Lecturer
Research
- Co-auther: Factors influencing the use of nonpharmacological methods for labor pain management: perspectives from nurse-midwives in Tanzania. [Published]
- Masters Dissertation: Perspectives of Providing Magnesium Sulfate to Patients with Preeclampsia or Eclampsia: A Qualitative Study amongst Nurse-midwives in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (the manuscript is currently underway).
- Undergraduate research project: Factors influencing women to deliver at home or in a health facility in Nkasi district, Rukwa [unpublished], 10/2014, 07/2015 .
- Research Assistant for the Tanzabilities Research Project: A five-year project aimed at developing a curriculum to train health students in Tanzania on sexual and reproductive health for people with disabilities (2023-ongoing study).
- SIDA Seed Grant: Engagement and information seeking behavior of cervical cancer patients receiving radiotherapy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2022-ongoing study).
Awards
- SIDA seed grant award for young researchers: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2022, 2023
- Best Student in Midwifery and Women Health, 2020, 2022
- Japan Sakura Science Exchange Program Research Fellow, Hiroshima University, 08/2023
- Global Health Exchange Program Student, 07/2019, 07/2019
- Teaching Methodology for Health Professionals, 09/2018, 10/2018
References
- Prof. Lilian Mselle, Associate Professor, MUHAS School of Nursing, nakutz@yahoo.com, 0717565610
- Dr. Dickson Mkoka, Lecturer, MUHAS School of Nursing, mkokamalinga@yahoo.co.uk, 0718694495
- Ms. Stella Emmanuel Mushy, Assistant Lecturer, MUHAS School of Nursing, pendostellam@gmail.com, 0787719314
Languages
Kiswahili
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Assistant Lecturer
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
12.2022 - Current
Tutorial Assistant
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
11.2017 - 12.2022
Intern Midwife
Muhimbili National Hospital
10.2016 - 10.2017
Master of Science in Midwifery and Women Health -
The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery -
The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Advanced Level Secondary Education -
Njombe Secondary school
Ordinary Level Secondary Education -
Nkasi Secondary School
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