My name is Chipo Sitembile Gwayagwaya. I am a focused, goal-driven and dynamic IPC Specialist /Consultant with a background of Intensive and Coronary Care Nursing. I have a strong passion for IPC, AMR, and Patient and healthcare worker Safety. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in IPC (PGDIC) and a Master’s degree in IPC both from Stellenbosch University. I have Fifteen years of experience working as an IPC Practitioner, I have vast experience in IPC and infectious disease response and preparedness. I am the Deputy Secretary of the Infection Control Association of Zimbabwe-Trust (ICAZ-T), Training Coordinator for the Infection Control Association of Zimbabwe-Trust. Currently, I am the Training Coordinator for Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN) Southern Africa training hub. I am a motivational speaker and an entrepreneur.

Professor & Expert in Clinical microbiology, infection control & epidemiology since 2008, IFBA certified biosafety officer since 2017. Holding a Total Quality Management & patient safety diploma, with vast experience in teaching & curricula development, training, and building capacity in IPC & HAI/ AMR surveillance programs. Tailoring of IPC guidelines for university hospitals and participating in formulation of national IPC guidelines for Egypt and member of the WHO GDG, participates in the formulation of the WHO minimum standards for IPC in limited resources countries. Participation in the update of WHO booklets for injection safety, safe phlebotomy in collaboration with WHO, Egypt. Preparation of injection safety desk review for Egypt. Development of a Safety training program and safety guidelines for UHs in Egypt. Assessment of IPC in universities with suggested improvement recommendations to ensure healthcare quality & safety. Moderation of the project to improve healthcare quality and safety in Egypt. Moderation of E-HAI Surveillance system, data analysis, investigation of outbreaks in university hospitals and moderate risk mitigation and containment. Moderation of projects and formulation of documents & reports, in addition to excellent presentation and communication skills. Board member of TQM in healthcare