Directorate of

Quality Assurance and Enhancement

Championing Excellence: Ensuring Quality and Continuous Improvement at MZUNI

Quality assurance and enhancement are key priority activities of Mzuzu University. The Directorate of Quality Assurance and Enhancement fits very well within the Strategic plan 2020 – 2030 ensuring that the core business of the University which is teaching and learning is done with the expected standards.

Mzuzu University strives to UNLOCK ITS FULL POTENTIAL- Towards a more credible, competitive, and responsive University in the 21st Century. Quality is key as we strive to strengthen our drive toward internationalization.

With leadership from the Directorate, all staff and students shall work together towards excellence that satisfies both our internal aspirations and external expectations including that of the National Council for Higher Education and the Ministry of Education.

Assoc. Prof. Thokozani Bvumbwe

Acting Director

Under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Thokozani Bvumbwe, the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Enhancement is committed to fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. With his vision to turn commitments into actionable results, the directorate continues to uphold and advance the highest standards in education, research, and institutional development.

our Mision

To promote confidence in the quality and standards of teaching, learning, research and complementary services of Mzuzu University and to assure itself and stakeholders that the quality and standards of its awards are well managed.

Our Vision

We aspire to be a premier provider of tertiary education in Malawi by offering high-quality teaching, training, research, and complementary services.

Our core functions

Ensuring and upholding the highest standards of quality across the University is the core mission of the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Enhancement.

  • Overseeing implementation of the Quality Assurance Policy and promoting a culture of quality.
  • Developing and reviewing quality assurance and management systems for the University.
  • Overseeing implementation of quality assurance and enhancement tools.
  • Sharing best practices, through benchmarking, in quality assurance and enhancement.
  • Building capacity of students and staff in quality assurance and enhancement
  • Supporting development and review of institutional policies.
  • Monitoring and evaluating quality assurance management systems.
  • Leading preparations for external audits.

Regional and International Programme accreditation

Mzuzu University having successfully accredited all its programmes with the National Council of Higher Education (NCHE), has embarked on a regional accreditation journey. Programme reviews have been completed. A Regional Accreditation Task Team just completed a self-assessment assignment. We anticipate to submit five programme for accreditation with the Inter-University Council of East Africa (IUCEA) by end of January, 2025. The programmes are Master of Science in Applied Chemistry, Master of Science in Transformative Community Development, Master of Science in Fisheries and Aquatic Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Transformative Community Development and Doctor of Philosophy in Fisheries and Aquatic Science.

Quality Assurance and Enhancements Committee

Dr. Nathaniel W.B Chimbatata

Deputy Dean

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Dr. Nathaniel W.B Chimbatata

Deputy Dean

Dr. Jean Kaunda

Senior Lecturer

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Dr. Jean Kaunda

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Pizga Kumwenda

H.o.D

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Dr. Pizga Kumwenda

H.o.D

Ms Lydia Banda

Lecturer

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Ms Lydia Banda

Lecturer

Tionge Chitete

Student Representative

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Tionge Chitete

Student Representative

Amon Nyirongo

Student Representative

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Amon Nyirongo

Student Representative

Ms. Stella Chimkondenji

Lecturer

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Ms. Stella Chimkondenji

Lecturer

Christopher Mpewe

Lecturer

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Christopher Mpewe

Lecturer

Muyco Mhango

Lecturer

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Muyco Mhango

Lecturer

Chibanthowa Sangoma

Senior Lecturer

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Chibanthowa Sangoma

Senior Lecturer

Chrispine Chinoko

Lecturer

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Chrispine Chinoko

Lecturer

Mrs Patricia Tenthani Khunga

Senior Lecturer

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Mrs Patricia Tenthani Khunga

Senior Lecturer

Lydia Kishindo

Senior Lecturer Deputy Dean Faculty of Education

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Lydia Kishindo

Senior Lecturer Deputy Dean Faculty of Education

Mr. Austin Phiri

Senior Lecturer

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Mr. Austin Phiri

Senior Lecturer

Mr. Gerald Nthala

Senior Lecturer

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Mr. Gerald Nthala

Senior Lecturer

Mr. Blessings Msowoya

Lecturer

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Mr. Blessings Msowoya

Lecturer

Dr Mwayi Lusaka

Senior Lecturer

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Dr Mwayi Lusaka

Senior Lecturer

Limbani Gama

Lecturer

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Limbani Gama

Lecturer

Ms. Bridget Manyalo

Lecturer

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Ms. Bridget Manyalo

Lecturer

Assoc. Prof. B. J. Nkhoma

Associate Professor

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Assoc. Prof. B. J. Nkhoma

Associate Professor

Dr. Precious Madula

Senior Lecturer

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Dr. Precious Madula

Senior Lecturer

Dr. Joyce Dainess Mlenga

Lecturer

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Dr. Joyce Dainess Mlenga

Lecturer

Dr Cecilia Ngwira

Deputy Dean

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Dr Cecilia Ngwira

Deputy Dean

Mr Geoffrey Mhango

Lecturer

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Mr Geoffrey Mhango

Lecturer

Mr John Kawoche

Lecturer

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Mr John Kawoche

Lecturer

Mr Rodrick Katete

Lecturer

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Mr Rodrick Katete

Lecturer

Mr Hamis Lack Adbdullah

Librarian

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Mr Hamis Lack Adbdullah

Librarian

Mr Blessings Kamanga

Postgraduate Student

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Mr Blessings Kamanga

Postgraduate Student

Ms Esther Banda

Undergraduate student

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Ms Esther Banda

Undergraduate student

Zondiwe Here

Lecturer

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Zondiwe Here

Lecturer

Clement Chilunga

Lecturer

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Clement Chilunga

Lecturer

Assoc. Pro Jarret Mhango

Associate Professor

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Assoc. Pro Jarret Mhango

Associate Professor

Bob Jere

Lecturer

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Bob Jere

Lecturer

Eng. Eddie Mtonga

Senior Lecturer

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Eng. Eddie Mtonga

Senior Lecturer

Elijah Wanda

Chairperson, Deputy Dean (FoSTI)

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Elijah Wanda

Chairperson, Deputy Dean (FoSTI)

Charles Luhana

Head of Department, Chemistry

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Charles Luhana

Head of Department, Chemistry

Yankho Chapeta

Head of Department, Biological Sciences

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Yankho Chapeta

Head of Department, Biological Sciences

Atipatsa Kaminga

Head of Department, Mathematics and Statistics

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Atipatsa Kaminga

Head of Department, Mathematics and Statistics

Thokozani Kamoto

Head of Department, Physics and Electronics

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Thokozani Kamoto

Head of Department, Physics and Electronics

Chrispin Gogoda

Head of Department, Energy Engineering

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Chrispin Gogoda

Head of Department, Energy Engineering

Ezekiel Namacha

Head of Department, ICT

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Ezekiel Namacha

Head of Department, ICT

John Kamanula

PGC, Chemistry

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John Kamanula

PGC, Chemistry

Paul Munyenyembe

Head of Department, PGC, Biological Sciences

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Paul Munyenyembe

Head of Department, PGC, Biological Sciences

Kefless Mwambazi

Undergraduate Students Representative

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Kefless Mwambazi

Undergraduate Students Representative

Blessings Chirambo

Graduate Students Representative

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Blessings Chirambo

Graduate Students Representative

Aubrey Chaputula

University Lisison Officer for FoSTI

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Aubrey Chaputula

University Lisison Officer for FoSTI

Maloto Chaura

Chairperson

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Maloto Chaura

Chairperson

Assoc. Prof Gift Dube

Member

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Assoc. Prof Gift Dube

Member

Mrs Lizzie Malemia

Member

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Mrs Lizzie Malemia

Member

Allan Kanyundo

Member

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Allan Kanyundo

Member