Quality Assurance and Enhancements

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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 21^st 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

Quality Assurance and Enhancements

Directorate of

Quality Assurance and Enhancement

Championing Excellence: Ensuring Quality and Continuous Improvement at MZUNI

Assoc. Prof. Thokozani Bvumbwe

Acting Director

our Mision

Our Vision

Our core functions

Regional and International Programme accreditation

Quality Assurance and Enhancements Committee

Dr. Nathaniel W.B Chimbatata

Dr. Nathaniel W.B Chimbatata

Dr. Jean Kaunda

Dr. Jean Kaunda

Dr. Pizga Kumwenda

Dr. Pizga Kumwenda

Ms Lydia Banda

Ms Lydia Banda

Tionge Chitete

Tionge Chitete

Amon Nyirongo

Amon Nyirongo

Ms. Stella Chimkondenji

Ms. Stella Chimkondenji

Christopher Mpewe

Christopher Mpewe

Muyco Mhango

Muyco Mhango

Chibanthowa Sangoma

Chibanthowa Sangoma

Chrispine Chinoko

Chrispine Chinoko

Mrs Patricia Tenthani Khunga

Mrs Patricia Tenthani Khunga

Lydia Kishindo

Lydia Kishindo

Mr. Austin Phiri

Mr. Austin Phiri

Mr. Gerald Nthala

Mr. Gerald Nthala

Mr. Blessings Msowoya

Mr. Blessings Msowoya

Dr Mwayi Lusaka

Dr Mwayi Lusaka

Limbani Gama

Limbani Gama

Ms. Bridget Manyalo

Ms. Bridget Manyalo

Assoc. Prof. B. J. Nkhoma

Assoc. Prof. B. J. Nkhoma

Dr. Precious Madula

Dr. Precious Madula

Dr. Joyce Dainess Mlenga

Dr. Joyce Dainess Mlenga

Dr Cecilia Ngwira

Dr Cecilia Ngwira

Mr Geoffrey Mhango

Mr Geoffrey Mhango

Mr John Kawoche

Mr John Kawoche

Mr Rodrick Katete

Mr Rodrick Katete

Mr Hamis Lack Adbdullah

Mr Hamis Lack Adbdullah

Mr Blessings Kamanga

Mr Blessings Kamanga

Ms Esther Banda

Ms Esther Banda

Zondiwe Here

Zondiwe Here

Clement Chilunga

Clement Chilunga

Assoc. Pro Jarret Mhango

Assoc. Pro Jarret Mhango

Bob Jere

Bob Jere

Eng. Eddie Mtonga

Eng. Eddie Mtonga

Elijah Wanda