Luxwell Jokonya
Harare, Zimbabwe
Summary
Innovative Assistant Professor, Scientist and Physician Researcher bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools, formulation and implementation of cutting edge lab experiments, research and optimal usage of resources for maximal efficiency. Has over 30 scientific publications and supervised over 11 theses.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
University of Zimbabwe
11.2020 - Current
Paediatric Neurosurgical Head
Harare Central Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Neuro-Oncology Fellow
University Of Capetown, Groote Schuur Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2017
Resident Neurosurgeon
Parirenyatwa Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2016
Emergency Medical Officer
Trauma centre, Harare
01.2012 - 01.2015
District Medical Officer
Tsholotsho District Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2011
HIV Specialist Doctor
Medicine San Frontiers
07.2011 - 10.2011
- MSF Nkoba HIV clinic Gweru Project
Internship Doctor
United Bulawayo Hospitals
12.2008 - 12.2010
Education
PhD - Neurosciences
University of KwaZulu Natal,
2021
Cert Civic Engagement -
University of Delaware
2021
Fellowship in Neuro-Oncology
University of Cape Town
2019
Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery
University of Cape Town
2018
M-Med Neurosurgery - Masters Degree
University of Zimbabwe
2017
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) -
UZ
2008
Skills
- Teaching and supervision
- Research ethics
- Lab skills ( microbiology, biochemical, molecular techniques)
- Research and Publication
- Critical Thinking
- Experiment Protocol Development
- Biostatistics (stata, SPSS, excel)
- Neurosurgery
- Leadership and team player
- Grant writing
Accomplishments
- Awarded NECTA Grant to study brain tumors in Zimbabwe
- TIBA (Tackling Infections To Benefit Africa) Award for best accomplished PhD student
- Novel discovery of anti microbial activity of a brain tumor cystic fluid-published in Child Nervous System Journal (CNS)
- Novel discovery of more biochemical components of craniopharyngioma cystic fluid-published in CNS
- Novel use of cryotherapy for refractory muscle spasms in spinal cord injury patients-published in International Journal of Physiotherapy
- Founder and president of SHAZ (Spina bifida and hydrocephalus Association of Zimbabwe)
- Vice Chair of Young Continental Association of African Neurosurgeons
- Mandela Washington Fellow 2021 cohort
- Program Director at University of Zimbabwe
- Head of Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Organizing Chair for SNOSSA 2024 (Society for Neuro-Oncology for Sub-Saharan Africa)
Certification
Good clinical skills, Laboratory research ethics, microvascular surgery, Neuroendoscopy, SPSS, Biostatistics, Civic Engangement,
Affiliations
Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (MDPCZ): Specialist Neurosurgeon: NSG 700818
Health professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA): Medical practitioner MP0830054
Health Professional council of Namibia (HPCNA) PR0200001070525
Zimbabwe Association of Neurosurgeons (ZANS)
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
International Society of Paediatric Neurosurgeons (ISPN)
Continental African Association of Neurological Surgeons (CAANS)
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) R101943
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
University of Zimbabwe
11.2020 - Current
Paediatric Neurosurgical Head
Harare Central Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Neuro-Oncology Fellow
University Of Capetown, Groote Schuur Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2017
Resident Neurosurgeon
Parirenyatwa Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2016
Emergency Medical Officer
Trauma centre, Harare
01.2012 - 01.2015
HIV Specialist Doctor
Medicine San Frontiers
07.2011 - 10.2011
District Medical Officer
Tsholotsho District Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2011
Internship Doctor
United Bulawayo Hospitals
12.2008 - 12.2010
PhD - Neurosciences
University of KwaZulu Natal,
Cert Civic Engagement -
University of Delaware
Fellowship in Neuro-Oncology
University of Cape Town
Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery
University of Cape Town
M-Med Neurosurgery - Masters Degree
University of Zimbabwe
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) -
UZ
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