General Info
Professional Track
- Science
Country
ZimbabweAreas of Expertise
- Health Sciences and Technology
- Physics
Professional Interests
- External Beam Radiotherapy Physics
- Radiation Protection and Safety
- Brachytherapy
Age
31Driving down a new road of innovation and new technology in science whilst being a source of inspiration as an emerging leader.
The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship
- Expand my technical skills and knowledge in medical physics and learn about key advancements and emerging technologies currently implemented in radiotherapy or oncology departments in San Francisco Bay Area medical practices
- Participate in innovative medical project specializing in treatments and management of cancer using medical physics techniques or software such as Monte Carlo Simulations
- Develop leadership and communication skills which will result in growth and professional development allowing for mentorship and coaching of girls in my community interested in the STEM fields
Mentorship Characteristic
- Identify workshops or certificate programs to further my learning after the program has ended
- Focus on technical skills building
- Identify a short-term project I can work on at the partnering company
- Have exposure to specialized industry techniques
Ideal Company Type
My ideal company for my mentorship placement would a medical organization, institution or hospital specializing in medical physics fields such as radiotherapy, brachytherapy or nuclear medicine. I would love to be a part of an organization with medical technologies which apply physics principles in their treatments or practices. A small to medium sized organization would be ideal for me allowing for greater interaction and sharing of experiences and culture.
Additional Technical Skills
Monte Carlo Simulations; BEAMnrc software (radiation beam simulations); BEAMDP (beam data processor); DOSXYZnrc software (dose distribution); Voxel Interactive Plotting Tools
What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?
- Passionate
- Determined
- Curious
What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?
A mentorship opportunity is something I have not had the privilege to come across in my home country. Mentorship is key for career success as it makes a difference to learn from someone who has walked along the path you desire. I desire career guidance and professional development in my fields of interest, and I believe the mentorship will assist greatly. Growth and development of new scientific skills will allow me to have a meaningful career in the field of medical physics. In such a case I am positive my professional path will align accordingly and become clear.
After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?
The TechWomen experience will allow me to gain leadership and mentorship skills which I would love to use in my home country. My desire is to provide career guidance for young girls who have an interest in STEM fields but lack the knowledge, expertise or exposure to do so. This experience will broaden my horizons and build new insights within me which I can use to provide career development talks for these young girls and allow them to see all the possibilities and ventures that lie in the world of STEM.
Work History
Years of Full-time Work Experience
4Primary Professional Focus
- Bio or medical technology
- QA and testing
- Scientist and researcher
Current/Most Recent Job
- Title and Company: Science Tutor, Sandra's Science Hub
- Direct Reports:
- Type: Part-time
- Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
- Dates: July 1, 2020 –
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Responsibilities:
Coach and tutor high school learners in science subjects including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology; provide exam techniques and exam preparation for learners partaking in national examinations; prepare assignments, exercises, presentations and tests for continuous assessment of learners; impart scientific knowledge to learners providing skills needed in both a practical and theoretical setting; provide career guidance for learners interested in fulfilling careers in the STEM fields after completion of studies
Job #2
- Title and Company: Medical Physicist, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
- Dates: November 1, 2020 – November 1, 2021
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Responsibilities:
Worked in the Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy, Diagnostic Radiology and Radiation Protection and Safety divisions; performed quality control on the linear accelerators using daily, monthly and annual quality assurance tests in the radiotherapy division; worked with the radiation oncologists to perform treatment planning using the Varian Eclipse software treatment planning system; performed daily quality tests on the machine checking the radiation source's movement in the brachytherapy division; performed treatment planning using the Bebig system to ensure proper placement of the applicators within the patient; performed quality assurance tests on the computed tomography scanners within the diagnostic radiology division
Job #3
- Title and Company: Physics Teacher, Gloag High School
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Dates: May 1, 2016 – May 1, 2019
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Responsibilities:
Taught all Physics classes at the school from both the Cambridge and ZIMSEC syllabi for both Ordinary Level and Advanced Level physics; prepared daily lesson plans, assignments, tests and practical exams for the learners; proctored school and national exams and administration of practical exams; prepare schemes of work and school syllabi for the Physics department; accompanied learners to science trips and taught them applications of Physics in industry
Education History
Institution #1
- Institution: National University of Science and Technology
- Degree Awarded: Master's
- Major: Medical Physics
- Minor: External Beam Radiotherapy
- Location: Zimbabwe
- Completion Date: November 1, 2021
Institution #2
- Institution: National University of Science and Technology
- Degree Awarded: Bachelor's
- Major: Applied Physics
- Minor: Geophysics
- Location: Zimbabwe
- Completion Date: October 1, 2015
