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LWEENDO MAPANI, PT

Lusaka

Summary

Focused and dedicated Lecturer and Physiotherapist with 10 years of combined academic and clinical experience in orthopedic, neurologic, post-natal, post-surgical, sports, and geriatric care. Nominated as most hardworking employee in 2023. A Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) Licensure Examiner. As Assistant Registrar, data reporting and analysis, compliance and regulations for Lusaka Apex Medical University (LAMU) for regulating bodies such as Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ), Higher Education Authority (HEA) and TEVETA. Improved working conditions for Diploma lecturers. Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, proposal development, and curriculum development (Women's Health and massage module). Collaborate with department faculty. Leads and supervise research projects in Women's Health and general Physiotherapy Practice, successfully guiding over 12 students to graduation. Most recently appointed as Vice Secretary General for the Zambia Society of Physiotherapy




Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lecturer

Lusaka Apex Medical University
07.2017 - Current
  • Lecturing, assessing and conducting clinical and theory examinations for students for 9 years.
  • Supervision of 12 final year research projects by Bachelor degree students.
  • Participated actively in faculty training programs to enhance teaching skills.
  • Led Symposiums and workshops for enhanced professional participation.
  • Reviewed and revised Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy curriculum development - Developed Women's Health Module
  • Blended Learning Curriculum Development - Developed the Massage Module
  • Mentored students during their final year project, ensured successful completion.
  • Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
  • Graded exams, inputting marks and feedback onto computer system.

Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) Licensure Examiner

Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
01.2023 - Current


  • Develop and design comprehensive examination questions that accurately assess the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for physiotherapy practice, e.g. 21 November, 2023, Siavonga consultative meeting to create 1000 questions for the question bank.
  • Oversee the administration of written, practical, and oral examinations.
  • Assess the ethical and professional conduct of candidates
  • Ensure consistency and standardization in the examination process, including grading and evaluation criteria, e.g. 21 May, 2024, Mulungushi Conference Centre, Lusaka - Re-evaluation of the current licensure guidelines.
  • Kept records of candidate scores, ensuring transparency in grading process.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of all examination materials
  • Facilitated smooth running of exams

Part-time Lecturer

Evelyn Hone College of Applied art and Commerce
06.2023 - Current
  • Lecturing over 500 students in Human Physiology
  • Lecturing over 40 students in Medical Conditions
  • Supervision Diploma Research Students in topics including Fractures, Cerebral palsy, Peripheral Neuropathy among others

Scope of work:

  • Lecturing, assessing and conducting clinical and theory examinations for students
  • Mentored students during their final year research project, ensured successful completion.
  • Advised students on academic progress to ensure positive results.

Physiotherapist Consultant and Manager (Hybrid)

Jump Run Live Fitness Solutions
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Conducted open air fitness for Geriatrics at Makeni Mall on 22 October, 2023 and educated them on fitness and Alzheimer's Disease.
  • Conducts Prenatal and Post natal exercises for women in preparation for birth
  • Creates and conducts fitness challenges - the latest challenge being the 75 Day Health Challenge from the 2nd of September, 2024.
  • Create individualized fitness plans for individuals who would like personal training. Including hypertensive patients, diabetics and geriatrics.
  • Opens and manages online communities on WhatsApp and Facebook
  • Developed JRL Revive, which offers Physiotherapy services in addition to already existing Fitness Services
  • Devise treatment plans to target patient pain and improve physical conditions.
  • Maximize rehabilitation potential by building patient knowledge of treatments and conditions.
  • Educate patients on condition prevention techniques, lifestyle modification and disease management
  • Manage patient schedules, payments and subscription plans
  • Create general exercise plans for individuals looking to lose weight or stay fit

Acting Assistant Registrar

Lusaka Apex Medical University
10.2022 - 11.2024

Scope of Duties:

  • Compliance and Regulations of company for regulating bodies such as Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ), higher Education Authority (HEA) and Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA)
  • Monitoring of Academic staff
  • Ensuring up-to-date teaching materials
  • Student Registration and Enrollment,
  • Student Records Management - Demographics, Academic records.
  • Schedule Management of the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Data Reporting and Analysis of staff and student activities and statistics
  • Creating and editing Academic Policies such as the HIV Policies, Quality Assurance policy.
  • Communication and Customer Service for parents and prospective students wishing to enroll.
  • Examinations monitoring and student screening
  • Assisting sick students to access medical services
  • Worked closely with other departments on shared projects for streamlined operations

Assistant Registrar

Lusaka Apex Medical University
04.2017 - 05.2019

Scope of Duties:

  • Student Records Management
  • Registration and Enrollment
  • Academic Policies and Schedule Management
  • Data Reporting and Analysis
  • Compliance and Regulations: Provided necessary assistance during inspections and audits demonstrating regulatory compliance.
  • Communication and Customer Service
  • Coordinated academic ceremonies, resulting in successful events.
  • Provided valuable support to the Registrar whilst managing daily operations.
  • Organised meeting bookings and prepared spaces and catering in advance.
  • Coordinated and oversaw planning and execution of school trips.
  • Communicated with parents to address student issues related to behaviour, attendance and academic challenges.
  • Drafted documents and reports for management review.
  • Kept files organised and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes.
  • Scheduled meetings, conferences and appointments.

Physiotherapy Consultant

Aegis Care Zambia
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Patient Assessment - Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical conditions, mobility, strength, and overall functional abilities.
  • Identify physical impairments, limitations, and disabilities through observation, patient history, and diagnostic tests.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs, goals, and medical conditions.
  • Design and guide patients through therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.

Tutor

Lusaka Apex Medical University
07.2015 - 06.2017
  • Encouraged open communication during sessions, enhancing comfort levels and participation rates.
  • Utilised technology in sessions, making learning more engaging and efficient.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, implementing tailored strategies for improvement.
  • Prepared lesson plans, ensuring understanding of complex concepts.

Physiotherapist

St John Paul II Orthopaedic Mission Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2015
  • Assisted patients in regaining strength post-surgery using guided exercises.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients' physical conditions, mobility, strength, and overall functional abilities.
  • Identified physical impairments, limitations, and disabilities through observation, patient history, and diagnostic tests.
  • Design and guide patients through therapeutic exercise programs to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
  • Provide hands-on therapy techniques, such as electrotherapy, massage mobilization, and manipulation, to relieve pain and restore function.
  • Promote healthy lifestyle choices and preventive measures to maintain or improve patients' overall well-being.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses.
  • Involve family members in the care process, providing guidance on how they can support the patient's rehabilitation.

Education

Master of Science in Human Physiology - Medicine

University of Zambia

BSc. Physiotherapy - School of Medicine

The University of Zambia

Certificate of Achievement - Join in Circuit (J-IC) Trainer for AIDS, Love, and Sexuality

German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)

Certificate of Attendance in Research Supervision - Research

Lusaka Apex Medical University

Certificate in Teaching Methodology - Pedagogy

Chainama College of Health Sciences

Certificate of Attendance in Teaching Methodology - Pedagogy

Lusaka Apex Medical University

Skills

  • Rehabilitation in Orthopaedics, Neurology, Post-Natal, Sports, Post surgical, and Geriatric care
  • Qualitative and Quantitative research
  • Proposal development
  • Teaching material development
  • Student performance evaluation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Leadership and administration
  • Quality Assurance procedures
  • Online learning and facilitation
  • Online Fitness training
  • Graphic Design and Pitch Deck Presentation
  • Document editing

Certification

  • Health Professions Council of Zambia Practicing Certificate (2024)
  • Certificate of achievement - Training of Trainers on the Join- In - Circuit (J-IC) Participatory Methodology, July 2024
  • Certificate of training and attendance - Manual Therapy, March, 2024
  • Certificate of attendance – Low Back Pain Management, March, 2023
  • Certificate of Attendance in Research Supervision Workshop (Lusaka Apex Medical University), January 2022
  • Certificate of Attendance in Teaching Methodology (Lusaka Apex Medical University), September 2018
  • Certificate in Teaching Methodology (Chainama), August 2018
  • Certificate of Attendance in Financial Literacy training (Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry), March 2015

AFFILIATIONS

  • Vice Secretary General, Zambia Society of Physiotherapy
  • Licensure Examiner, Health Professional Council of Zambia
  • Executive Committee Member, Women and Pelvic Health, ZSP Sub Committee
  • Member, Non Communicable Diseases Subcommittee (Ministry of Health)
  • Member, Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia's Association of Zambia
  • Member, Sports Association of Zambia
  • Member, Quality Assurance Committee (Lusaka Apex Medical University) Chairperson.
  • Marketing Committee (Lusaka Apex Medical University)
  • Member, Research Committee (Lusaka Apex Medical University)

Accomplishments

  • Vice secretary General of the Zambia Society of Physiotherapy from October 27, 2024.
  • Most hardworking Employee in the faculty of Health Sciences at LAMU in 2023
  • Best in Geriatrics Care and Management in 2015 by the University of Zambia, School of Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy
  • Former Head girl: Namwianga Christian Secondary School
  • Basketball Captain: Namwianga Girls Basketball Team
  • JETS club member: Won the Biology Olympiads for Namwianga Christian Secondary School in 2006

Affiliations

  • Jump Rope Sports, Walking, Language learning, Reading Self help, Science of Consciousness, Apologetics, the Psychology of human relationships and behavior and Business. Taking care of pets. Music: Classical music, Afrobeats, Gospel Music, Zambian Music

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Nyanja (Chichewa)
Upper intermediate
Tonga
Intermediate
Shona
Elementary

Timeline

Part-time Lecturer

Evelyn Hone College of Applied art and Commerce
06.2023 - Current

Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) Licensure Examiner

Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ)
01.2023 - Current

Acting Assistant Registrar

Lusaka Apex Medical University
10.2022 - 11.2024

Physiotherapist Consultant and Manager (Hybrid)

Jump Run Live Fitness Solutions
01.2022 - 12.2024

Lecturer

Lusaka Apex Medical University
07.2017 - Current

Assistant Registrar

Lusaka Apex Medical University
04.2017 - 05.2019

Physiotherapy Consultant

Aegis Care Zambia
01.2016 - 01.2019

Tutor

Lusaka Apex Medical University
07.2015 - 06.2017

Physiotherapist

St John Paul II Orthopaedic Mission Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2015

Master of Science in Human Physiology - Medicine

University of Zambia

BSc. Physiotherapy - School of Medicine

The University of Zambia

Certificate of Achievement - Join in Circuit (J-IC) Trainer for AIDS, Love, and Sexuality

German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ)

Certificate of Attendance in Research Supervision - Research

Lusaka Apex Medical University

Certificate in Teaching Methodology - Pedagogy

Chainama College of Health Sciences

Certificate of Attendance in Teaching Methodology - Pedagogy

Lusaka Apex Medical University
  • Health Professions Council of Zambia Practicing Certificate (2024)
  • Certificate of achievement - Training of Trainers on the Join- In - Circuit (J-IC) Participatory Methodology, July 2024
  • Certificate of training and attendance - Manual Therapy, March, 2024
  • Certificate of attendance – Low Back Pain Management, March, 2023
  • Certificate of Attendance in Research Supervision Workshop (Lusaka Apex Medical University), January 2022
  • Certificate of Attendance in Teaching Methodology (Lusaka Apex Medical University), September 2018
  • Certificate in Teaching Methodology (Chainama), August 2018
  • Certificate of Attendance in Financial Literacy training (Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry), March 2015
LWEENDO MAPANI, PT