Joy Muzumara
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Dovecot College of Health Sciences, excelling in curriculum design and effective communication. A skilled laboratory scientist. Proven track record in enhancing academic success through innovative teaching methodologies and strategic budget planning. Adept at fostering collaboration among faculty and students to achieve departmental goals and elevate educational standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of the Department
Dovecot College of Health Sciences
Lusaka
05.2025 - Current
- Oversaw curriculum design and implementation for comprehensive health training programs.
- Directed budget planning and resource allocation to meet departmental needs.
- Established clear goals, objectives, and timelines to ensure department success.
- Addressed student concerns and implemented support services to enhance academic success.
- Managed faculty recruitment, training, and performance evaluation processes.
- Coordinated staff scheduling, workload allocation, and task delegation effectively.
Senior Lecturer
Dovecot College of Health Sciences
Lusaka
04.2019 - Current
- Developed engaging course materials for health science programs at Dovecot College.
- Conducted lectures and workshops to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Advised students on academic and career goals within health sciences field.
- Collaborated with faculty to design innovative curriculum and assessment methods.
- Mentored junior lecturers to improve teaching techniques and course delivery.
- Attended conferences nationally and internationally to stay abreast of developments within the field of study.
- Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations, and class activities to deliver curriculum.
- Selected innovative teaching methods to deliver course content.
- Organized activities and class events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
Microbiologist, Laboratory Quality Control
Ministry of Health, Food and drugs Control Laboratory
Lusaka
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Conducted microbiological testing on food and drug samples for quality assurance.
- Analyzed laboratory results to ensure compliance with health standards and regulations.
- Maintained laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
- Documented testing procedures and results in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies necessary for performing microbiology tests.
- Researched scientific literature relevant to current projects being conducted in the lab.
- Prepared media plates and tubes for culturing bacteria from clinical specimens.
Microbiologist Trainee
Wusakile Mine Hospital
Kitwe
07.2013 - 08.2013
- Conducted microbiological tests on clinical samples from patients at Wusakile Mine Hospital.
- Assisted in maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring proper sterilization procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to interpret microbiological data and support patient care.
- Prepared media and reagents for various microbiological assays and experiments.
- Participated in quality control measures to uphold standards in laboratory practices.
- Engaged in training sessions to enhance knowledge of microbiology techniques and protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of all experiments conducted in the lab.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Microbiology
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia03-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching Methodology
Teachers Training Vocational College
Luanshya, Zambia08-2018
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia12-2015
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Teaching methodologies
- Microbiological testing
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Budget planning
Affiliations
- A professional baker
- A plant lover
- Gospel singer
Languages
English
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
- The youngest head of department in the history of Dovecot College
- I was once interviewed by CIDRZ to be a manager of the microbiology lab
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of the Department
Dovecot College of Health Sciences
05.2025 - Current
Senior Lecturer
Dovecot College of Health Sciences
04.2019 - Current
Microbiologist, Laboratory Quality Control
Ministry of Health, Food and drugs Control Laboratory
04.2017 - 06.2017
Microbiologist Trainee
Wusakile Mine Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Medical Microbiology
University of Zambia
Some College (No Degree) - Teaching Methodology
Teachers Training Vocational College
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
University of Zambia
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