Simon Chimwemwe Chima

Lecturer in Environmental Pollution

Master of Environmental Health, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), formerly, University of Malawi, The Polytechnic
BSc in Environmental Health, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), formerly, University of Malawi, The Polytechnic

Profile

I am a Lecturer in Environmental Pollution at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), with expertise in indoor air pollution, environmental pollution, and human behavior in pollution.

Presently my research has focused on understanding human behavior in WASH as well as pollution-related human behaviors and interventions that promote sustainable environmental health practices. My recent contribution has been to single-use plastic pollution behaviours and hygiene behaviours

Indoor Air Pollution
Human Behavior in Pollution
Occupational Health and Safety
Water Sanitation and Hygiene

Member, Malawi Environmental Health Association (MEHA)
Registered Environmental Health Practitioner – Certified by the Medical Council of Malawi, the regulatory body overseeing environmental health professionals.
Trainer & Facilitator – Conducted multiple workshops on occupational health, Senior HSA Management, and remote vaccine temperature monitoring.
Conference Speaker & Research Presenter – Presented research at various national and international conferences
Research Fellow – Centre for Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, and Appropriate Technology Development (WASHTED), Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS).

Research & Conference Papers

Barriers and Facilitators to the Utilization of Hypertension and Diabetes Screening Services by Adults in Lilongwe Rural
Malawi Environmental Health Association Conference, 2024
Role: Principal Investigator
Summary: An investigation into the challenges and enabling factors affecting utilization of non-communicable disease screening services in rural Malawi.
RTM Data-Driven Culture: Training Healthcare Workers in RTM Data Utilisation for Cold Chain Decision-Making
Malawi Environmental Health Association Conference, 2024
Role: Co-Investigator
Summary: A presentation on enhancing healthcare workers’ ability to interpret remote temperature monitoring data for improved decision making in vaccine storage and cold chain management
Exploring Literacy Levels and Practices of Secondary School Teachers in Identifying COVID-19-Related Signs and Symptoms Among Their Learners in Lilongwe City, Malawi
Micro Research Virtual Research Conference 2022
KUHES Research Dissemination Conference, 2024
Role: Principal Investigator
Summary: A study aiming at assessing teachers’ ability to recognise COVID-19 symptoms among their learners and taking appropriate action.

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