Leonard Musenga Silungwe is a physiotherapist in Lusaka, Zambia. He received a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Zambia in 2011 and a Diploma in Physiotherapy from Evelyn Hone College in 2004. He has over 10 years of professional experience working in hospitals and with sports teams in Zambia. He is a member of several professional physiotherapy organizations and maintains certifications in areas like neurodevelopmental therapy.

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LEONARD MUSENGA SILUNGWE
UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT
P/Bag RW 1X
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
CELL: +260 977 363 798 or +260 950 952 898
P.O Box 51015
leon2ms@yahoo.co.uk
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 3rd
December 1983 N.R.C No. 348285/61/1
Gender: Male Driver’s Licence No.5393993
Marital status: Married Passport No. ZN242859
Nationality: Zambian
Religion: Christian
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Physiotherapy (BSc. PT), April 2011
University of Zambia, School of Medicine, Ridgeway Campus, Lusaka, Zambia
Relevant course work included: Pathology, Parasitology, Immunology, Microbiology,
Pharmacology, Electrotherapy, Massage Therapy, Geriatrics, Manual Therapy, Psychiatry,
Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Traumatology, Neurology, Family Health, Professional Practice, Statistics
and Research Methodology.
Diploma, Physiotherapy (Dip. PT), December 2004
Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Science, Lusaka, Zambia
Relevant course work included: Mathematics, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Psychiatry,
Communication Skills, Principles of Exercise Therapy, Electrotherapy, Massage Therapy, Professional
Ethics, Medical and Surgical Conditions.

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E.C.Z. Joint Examination for School Certificate and G.C.E, December 2000
St Andrews High School, Ndola, Zambia
Relevant Course Work included: English Language, Literature in English, Christian Religious
Education, History, Geography, Mathematics, Biology and Science.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSING
 Health Professions Council of Zambia (Full Registration Certificate), January 2014
 Neurodevelopmental Therapy, Zambia Society of Physiotherapy (ZSP), February 2006
 Team Physiotherapist, Zambia Rugby Association (ZRA), February 2006
 Neurodevelopmental Therapy, Bobath Approach, Zambia Association For Physiotherapists
in Cerebral Palsy (ZAPCP), November 2006
 Basic Psychosocial Counselling Skills, Zambia Society of Physiotherapy (ZSP), August
2005
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Physiotherapist (Dip. PT, BSc. PT), University Teaching Hospital, Physiotherapy Department,
Lusaka, Zambia, September 2013 to date
Responsibilities
 Clinical assessment and management of Orthopaedic conditions (In/Out patients)
 Clinical supervision, Orthopaedic Unit, to ensure quality delivery of rehabilitative services
 Planning, to under take planning activities in order to guide rehabilitative services in a
clinical unit
 Capacity Building, to check and provide regular updates in order to impact appropriate
skills and knowledge
 Referrals, to prepare referrals to other medical staff in order to provide appropriate
management of clients
 Monitoring and Evaluation, to inspect and evaluate the performance of clinical areas in
order to ensure quality sustainable services
 Research, to carry out health research in clinical care in order to generate information for
evidence based practice
 Clinical Tutor and Co-Research Supervisor for Undergraduate Physiotherapy students,
University of Zambia, School of Medicine, Ridgeway Campus

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Physiotherapist (Dip. PT, BSc. PT), Ndola Central Hospital, Physiotherapy Department, Ndola,
Zambia, May 2011 to 30th
July 2013
Physiotherapy Technologist (Dip.PT), Ndola Central Hospital, Physiotherapy Department, Ndola,
Zambia July 2005 to April 2011
Responsibilities;
 Assessment, treatment and management of both in and outpatients, outreach and
community based rehabilitation
 Assessment and treatment of Medical, Surgical and Orthopaedic conditions
 Consultation and treatment of Sport injuries
 Clinical supervision of student Physiotherapy Technologists
 Preparation of Clinical Presentations
 To provide Psychosocial Counselling and advise
Sports Physiotherapist
Ndola Wanderers Rugby Club, Ndola, Zambia February 2006 to 2011
Responsibilities;
 Physical Fitness of the team
 Pre assessment of the physical fitness of the team
 Assessment and treatment of Sport injuries
 Advice on preventive and protective measures of sport related soft tissue injuries
Specialty;
 Assessment, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment of soft tissue injuries (STI)
 Treatment of soft tissue injuries with use of Laser Therapy and Ultra Sound
 Heat and Ice Therapy
 Electrotherapy
 Exercise Therapy
OTHER AFFILIATIONS
Sports Physiotherapist, NASDEC Sorts Complex, Lusaka, Basket ball (3Day tournament) August
2012
Sports Physiotherapist, Ndola Tennis Club, Ndola (5 Day tournament) September 2013

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Sports Physiotherapist, Ndola Squash Club, Ndola (3 Day tournament) November 2013
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient with Microsoft Office;
 Word/Microsoft Office/Foxit Reader
 Excel
 PowerPoint
 Access
 Outlook
 InfoPath and Publisher
 PeopleSoft
 SPSS and QuickBooks
 Groove
 Steinberg Hypersonic
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS
Member/Partnership of;
 Zambia Society of Physiotherapy (ZSP)
 Zambia Rugby Association (ZRA)
 Zambia Association For Physiotherapists in Cerebral Palsy (ZAPCP)