Research Assistant
Chinhoyi University of Technology, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe
Total years of experience :0 years, 8 Months
In charge of drafting proposals, literature reviews for papers in progress and book chapter drafts.
Logistics before going to the field for research including writing up the instruments to be used in the collection of data, securing transport, accommodation and allowance for the enumerators in the field, Calling and linking up the right government departments relevant to field of study for recommendations on enumerators and detail of study area
Background check and information of the study and making sure everything needed for the field is set.
Team leading and coordinating the research In the field, responsible for upkeep and general conduct of protocols.
Once back from the field, I capture the data, help analyse it and write up the reports and draft papers and be part of book chapter writing.
As the youngest in the department (), I also help with events held at the Institution by being a rapporteur at conferences or taking minutes at workshops.
I have been involved in a number of research projects at the institution and all having a different face but all driving towards the same goal of sustainable development.
Gse O’level Gse A’Level BSc Honours Wildlife and Safari Management- 1st class RESEARCH PROJECTS And CURRENT WORK IN PROGRESS * Assessment of water quality at the discharge points of aquaculture effluent in Lake Kariba (2012) * Macro invertebrates as indicators of water quality. A case study of Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe (2012) * Bsc Project: Diurnal rest site selection criteria by the spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) in Hwange National Park (2014- 2015) * Understanding Pangolin ecology and mapping their distribution in the largest protected area in
Since the School was established 8 years ago, I became the second student to receive a First class degree (Distinction) last year (2015) with an average GPA of 2.9. I also received 2 University book prices for my industrial attachment year and the last semester of my final year.