Biography of Prof. Joseph Kahamba

Biography of Prof. Joseph KahambaBIOGRAPHY OF Prof. JOSEPH KAHAMBADr. Joseph Kahamba is an Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences (MUCHS) in Dar es Salaam, a Consultant Neurosurgeon and acting Head of the Neurosurgical department at Muhimbili Orthopedics and Neurosurgical Institute. He holds a desex of medication (MD) of the University of Timisoara-Romania, a Master of Medicine (MMed) in General Surgery of the University of Dar es Salaam, a Master of Science (MSc) in Neurosurgery of the Universities of Zurich, Ulm and Dar es Salaam (a sandwich program), and FCS-ECSA (Fellow of the College of Surgeons of East, important Southern Africa) and MBA (Master of line of reasoning Administration) program of the University of Dar es Salaam.CHILDWOODBorn September 1 1964 in Bukoba, Tanzania, Prof. Joseph Kahamba was raised in a hard working middle crime syndicate family with Ten siblingsfour brothers and six sister. His mother was a farmer a nd father a Secondary teacher. He grew up mainly in three sweet of environment, Gangster, Quiet, Energetic and loud .During his childhood twelvemonths his family lived starting time in Katoke and then shifted to Ishozi, Bukoba.When they were living in Katoke he had many friends. He liked making friends. He was with them all the time. They went to many places and parties together, and they even went to the Disco or play soccer together and he really delighted this these moments. His best friends ware Stanley, Mjuni, Peter, Ester and Salma. He really enthrall be with them, because they were so nice that sometimes talk about all in his life, and when he had a problem they always help him.Childhood influencesThe first book He remember reading for fun was called Maisha Yetu. He probably read it three times a day. He overly liked Grecian mythology since he was in middle take aim. He used to read nearlyly fantasy and science fiction in high school, and then got interested in myster ies when He got to Universities. Since his father was a teacher. He grew up in a rattling artistic family.His Dad was an inspiration professionally and his florists chrysanthemum was always thither to talk to. His Dad taught him many values that define who he is now the values of honesty, integrity and sincerity. They were teachers to him and his mother was always scout him to school when he was very young. She used to read for him stories every night that he can remember many of the stories and have even got quite a few of the books she read to him. Her Mum had a sing-song voice that he once told her but she thought he was criticising her and she got a bit humpy with him. His dad read to them when we were older but he helped them a lot with writing and studying. When sitting together with his father, they fagged long hours talking about the world, politics, books and football. His father was also very funny, very good at jokes and could blab several languages. All this influen ced his carrier.EDUCATIONPRIMARY SCHOOLHe received his primary education at Katoke Primary instill between 1970 and 1973 his middle school education at Kanyigo School from 1974 up to 1978. Durring his Primary education his favored subject were Science (especially biology and chemistry), He loved them and he was neer horrible at any subject, but he definitely hated History because he never liked writing essays since he didnt find it interesting. His favorite teacher was his Maths teacher Ms.Salome, when he was in the fifth grade. As he described her as being very loving, caring, inspiring and to the highest degree like a mother to them.SECONDARY AND A-LEVELAfter graduating at Kanyigo School in (1978) he was selected among 50 best students and been transferred to a Seminary government Secondary School (Kashasha Seminary) which it was 56 Kilometers away from his virrage.In 1978, Prof.Kahamba enrolled to Kahororo Seminary Secondary School for (O A-level) education between 1978 to 1 984. While there much had happened routinely in the Seminary, each day had its profess rhythm and he also noned that the seminarians had a varied schedule. They used to begin each day in the chapel, with either Morning Prayer from the sacrament of the Eucharist of the Hours at 730 a.m. After breakfast,Which sometimes made him to sleep in class .But in class He was often knowing how to do complex mathematics problems before the concept had even been introduced to his class.In his second year the young Prof.Kahamba participated in student body government as Sports look in my second year. In this time, He worked for 2 years as the Scout President at a School camp. He liked most about school were the after-school athletic activities and least were Mandatory attendance and Learning superfluous subjects. Also he often k new-made how to do complex math problems before the concept had even been introduced to his class. He also did some extracurricular activities by Participating in Gym, Sports and Society clubs. He engage in the favorable life with other students mostly in parties.In 1984 his family returned to Ishozi, and Prof.Kahamba within a short time graduated from high school in the first division.UNIVERSITYIn 1984, He enrolled at the University of Timisoara-Romania for his undergraduate study in Medicine (MD).In his first year in medical school he had been participating in new types of medical research. Since arriving in April he was been able to participate in two different research projects one qualitative and one quantitative.In University, He was also involved in few outside activities. While there, and to enhance his meager income, He organized a Helping Hand Club and even served as its Vice president. After a handful of jobs , He finally went for different Projects to work for a large investment films. There He continued the turn out of just meeting his potential, only taking on new challenges when enything was brought to his attention that it coul d be perfect opportunity for him.After graduating and reserved the certificate in Doctor of Medicine (MD) of the University of Timisoara-Romania, He then went back to his hometown and worked as Pharmacist assistance for the village local Institute Dispensary and a few Pharmacies in and around his hometown.In the meantime, He spent 1 year before Master school as a Soldier at Kanyigo Military, Bukoba serving for his county. During his time there, they locomote into different largest military in the county for training. They also moved into the new country military base of Lugalo. One of thing he learned was simple. It doesnt matter if you can do something or not, you will. Just get it done.Going Master school had always been in the back of his mind, and he finally headed a gain ground across the Ocean to enroll in a Master of Science (MSc) in Neurosurgery at the Universities of Zurich in (1990). Early in 1992, he was transferred as a medical student to Zurich Medical cumpus to gain g reater clinical experience, were he become Senior testing ground Assistance at the University.He began his career as an ICU fellow at the Katoke infirmary pore where he worked in a variety of critical care settings before coming to the Clinical Center in 1999. At the Clinical Center he began his career as a Senior Clinical Researcher in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. His clinical research specializations included health behavior and health disparities research with special emphasis on methodology and measurement in end-of-life care, integrative health and vulnerable populations.After that, His wife and him moved to Bugando, Mwanza. Were they lived there for two years and managed to teach Bugando Medical University for almost 1 year. Then they had two daughters, Eunice and Nelly, and we moved back home to Dar es salaam. were he enrolled for MBA (Master of Business Administration) program at the University of Dar es Salaam.While there he used his extra time to teach at Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences (Neurosurgery).Professional RecognitionIn November 2003, Prof. Kahamba was know by the Tanzanian Society of Orthopedics with the Dedicated Service Award. This award honors dedicated volunteer service to the Society marked by his outstanding performance. amid 2000 and 2006,He served as President of the Medical association of Tanzania (MAT) at Muhimbili Orthopedics and Neurosurgical Institute. The Association that aimed to compliment the government efforts in reaching its desired objective of promoting the health and welfare of all Tanzanians.Marking the 45th Anniversary Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT) in 2008.Professor Joseph.F. Kahamba was presented with MAT Fellowship certificates for their distinguished contributions to the promotion of the medical profession and nurturing of the Medical Association of Tanzania.FAMILYIn 1990, He met a pretty woman at a Staff Board meeting. He could feel that she was the right one for his eternal life. In 1991, He married Dr. Godelive Kagashe,Lecture in College of Health Sciences (MUCHS) in Dar es Salaam when he was 27.The wedding took place in Church, one month from his 28th birthday, Gogelive was 25, who spent her childhood in Morogoro, Tanzania. They have four childrens,One boy, exonerated 21 and three Daughters, Eunice 23, Nelly 22 and Karen 17. Eunice lives in the Mikocheni area. Shee works for a Clothing business company. Whenever they visit each other, they have a great time and many laughs. She also guides, teaches , and has been a great role model.Nelly is a Postgraduate in Medicine at Bugando Hospital,Mwanza.While Innocent is undergraduate in Civil engineering at Arthi University.When he was young, He sometimes did something very horrible that he then regret doing. One at which he would get other children to laugh at someone. He made fun of that person and got others to join in.In the rare hours when hes not at Work, He enjoy running, reading, watching news. Hes very e xcited about moving back to his village in next years.About his Haya and Christianity background he said its important because its how and why my parents behaved in the way they did. If I try to break that down into exactly what, all I come up with is things like the particular way in which they told stories about their family and their childhoods.At age of 50, He honestly think that reading has been one of the amiable constants in my life. Reading truly feeds his soul. Looking ahead 20-30 years, He will fear losing his eyesight more than any other senior ailment. What the heck, he could enjoy reading The Adventures.Among of the worst or most embarrassing experience of his career as had been to identify his younger brothers body at a local municipal morgue.Employment and Professional Activities1986-1987 Research Laboratory , University of Timisoara-Romania.1988-1990 Postdoctoral fellowship, Institute for Advanced Study, Mwanza.1991-1992 Senior Laboratory Assistance, University of Zu rich.1996-1997 Assistant Professor, Bugando University, Mwanza.1997-1998 Associate Professor, University of Dar-es-salaam.1998- Professor, University of Muhimbili, Dar-es-salaam.1997-1998 Staff of Katoke Hospital Laboratory,Bukoba.1998-2000 Director of MOI Physical Laboratory2002-2004 Head of the Neurosurgical department at Muhimbili Orthopaedic andNeurosurgical Institute.2000-2006 President of the Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT).2007- Associate Professor in Neurosurgery at Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences (MUCHS),Dar-es-salaam