About CeSHHAR Zimbabwe​

The Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research Zimbabwe (CeSHHAR) is a globally leading, locally driven research and implementation organisation dedicated to improving public health and wellbeing.

Founded in 1999 as the Regai Dzive Shiri Project, CeSHHAR has evolved over more than two decades into a trusted national and regional partner in health research, implementation, and policy translation. Registered as a Trust in 2012 and as a Private Voluntary Organisation in 2014, we combine scientific excellence with deep community engagement to deliver impactful, evidence based solutions.

Guided by our vision of health and wellbeing for all in Africa and beyond, we generate high quality evidence, design and implement innovative programmes, and strengthen capacity to inform and transform health policy and practice.

Mission


Health and wellbeing for all in Africa, and beyond.

Vision

To conduct research, deliver programmes, and strengthen capacity to inform health policy and programming in Africa and beyond.

Values

Integrity, Innovation, Inclusivity, Excellence, and Collaboration

Guided by our values

Upholding professionalism and ethical principles such as honesty, transparency and mutual respect.

Generating evidence-based outcomes with sustainable impact in people’s lives through innovative science and innovative technology.

Embracing respect for diversity in knowledge, ideology, culture, experiences, religion, ethnicity, physical abilities, and gender preferences.

Maintaining excellent and rigorous quality
standards for all our work through use of cost– effectiveness and efficient methods.

Fostering constant comprehensive synergies with and support for, various stakeholders

MEET THE EXECUTIVE TEAM

Professor Stanley Luchters

Executive Director

Professor Stanley Luchters is a medical doctor by training . He holds a PhD in Health Sciences. In his, more than two-decade-long, career he has focused on clinical, behavioural, and health systems research with a public health impact across numerous low and middle income countries, including over 12 years spent living and working in sub-Saharan Africa. Professor Luchters is a leading expert in designing and evaluating complex health interventions, with a primary focus on sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, and assessing intervention effectiveness for vulnerable and key populations (such as sex workers). He has also made the impacts of climate change on health a priority, leading major international projects like the NIH-funded HE2AT Center, and has authored over 180 peer-reviewed publications.

Executive Team

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Prof. Stanley Luchters

Executive Director

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Prof. Euphemia Sibanda

Deputy Executive Director for Science

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Ignatius Katembo

Chief Operating Officer

Senior Management Team

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Dr Webster Mavhu

Director SRH and Wellcome International Intermediate Fellow

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Dr Fortunate Machingura

Director Climate, Environment & Health

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Ms Primrose Matambanadzo

Director Key Populations

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Marie Young

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Jeffrey Dirawo

Data Manager

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Bridget Bake

Director Human Resources

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Kendall Curt

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CeSHHAR BOARD MEMBERS

CeSHAR Zimbabwe is proudly governed by a dynamic Board of experienced professionals. Their diverse backgrounds span law, public health, medical science, business, and accountancy, providing comprehensive oversight and strategic direction. This rich blend of expertise ensures we efficiently achieve our organizational goals, always consistent with CeSHAR’s core values and principles.

Ms. Patricia Mbetu

Chairperson

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Dr. Walter Mangezi

Vice Chairperson

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Mrs. Miranda Khumalo

Secretary

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Mr. Ronald Sagonda

Treasurer

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Ms. Kuda Mutasa

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Mr. Herbert Njonga

Member

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Dr. Gregory Powell

Member

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Prof. David Laloo

Member (non-voting)

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