CHIBUYE KUNDA
Kalumbila
Summary
Physiotherapist and Public health professional with 8 years of specialized expertise in clinical rehabilitation, health promotion and community based healthcare. I excel in providing personalized care, utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach, strong communication and problem-solving skills. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based physiotherapy programs and public health strategies aimed at improving population health outcomes. I am eager to contribute my skills and dedication to your organization.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Health Physiotherapist
Marybegg Health Services
Kalumbila
06.2025 - Current
- Conducting Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) for 15–25 clients per month, supporting evidence-based return-to-work and work-readiness decisions across multiple job demands.
- Performing baseline musculoskeletal and functional assessments for 30+ clients, facilitating entry into work conditioning and pain management programs and establishing measurable functional benchmarks.
- Preparing timely and comprehensive clinical reports to Occupational Health Physicians, documenting functional status, progress, restrictions, and return-to-work recommendations within required reporting timelines.
- Delivering health promotion and wellness interventions focused on non-communicable disease (NCD) management and weight-loss, engaging groups of 10–20 participants and promoting sustainable lifestyle behavior change.
Physiotherapist
Marybegg Health Services
Kalumbila
09.2018 - 06.2025
- Provided physiotherapy care to 20–30 patients per week with musculoskeletal injuries and neurological conditions, delivering individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
- Conducted patient-centred therapy sessions, including supervised pre-treatment exercises, ensuring correct technique, safety, and progression for 100+ treatment sessions.
- Delivered pre- and post-operative rehabilitation for orthopaedic and neurological patients, supporting functional recovery, pain reduction, and timely discharge planning.
- Gained experience across outpatient musculoskeletal clinics and inpatient medical wards, managing patients with acute, chronic, and post-surgical conditions.
- Collaborated with Occupational Health teams to perform Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) for work rehabilitation and return-to-work assessments, contributing to informed work restriction and duty recommendations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to develop tailored rehabilitation plans for diverse patient populations.
- Implemented evidence-based treatment techniques, enhancing patient recovery outcomes and satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care and optimal patient management strategies.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems, improving efficiency in patient data management.
Physiotherapist
Lumwana District Hospital
Lumwana
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed rehabilitation care for 20–30 patients per week with debilitating conditions including low back pain, arthritis, fractures, stroke, and cerebral palsy, delivering individualized treatment plans.
- Performed therapeutic interventions across 100+ treatment sessions, including manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, balance training, manual stretching, and gait training to improve mobility and functional independence.
- Evaluated and documented patient progress through regular follow-ups, functional outcome measures, and close clinical observation, adjusting treatment plans to optimize recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Health
The University of Zambia
Lusaka01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
The University of Zambia
Lusaka01.2016
Skills
- Goal-oriented
- Team player
- Problem-solving skills
- Poised under pressure
- Effective communicator
- Attention to detail
- Quality Assurance
Personal Information
Title: PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Certification
- Certificate in Clinical Management of Industrial Traumatic Hand Injury, MEDBRIDGE, 2021-07-01, 2021-07-08
- COVID-19 Training for Therapists, 2021-03-16
- Think beyond the mechanical, Neuroscience and Musculoskeletal Injuries, University of Stellenbosch, 2020-03-10
- Certificate in Non-Operative Fracture Management, OA Alliance, Kabwe, 2020-09-06, 2020-09-10
- Certificate for Rotator cuff disorders and their treatment, MEDBRIDGE, 2019-03-06, 2019-03-14
- Certificate in Chronic Disease Management: Therapist role in improving health, MEDBRIDGE, 2019-03-21, 2019-04-09
- Certificate for Orthopedic Manual therapy, Kabwe, 2024-03-25, 2024-03-29
- Certificate in Disability Care and Occupational Health and Safety, Kabwe, 2025-05-06, 2025-05-09
- Certificate for AED, First Aid and CPR, Marybegg, 2022-06-01
- Certificate in hand injury management for therapists, Solwezi, 2023-08-01
Accomplishments
- I have rehabilitated more than 90% of my clientele to full function and mobility with no disability complications.
- I have been part of the first work rehabilitation and FCE assessors at my institution.
- I have achieved 100% recovery for all acute musculoskeletal conditions ranging from neck to back pains.
Publications
Prevalence and Work-Related Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Miners at Kalumbila Mine, Kalumbila District, Zambia- A cross-sectional study, Health Science reports, 2025
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Occupational Health Physiotherapist
Marybegg Health Services
06.2025 - Current
Physiotherapist
Marybegg Health Services
09.2018 - 06.2025
Physiotherapist
Lumwana District Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Public Health
The University of Zambia
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
The University of Zambia