Olida Ruvimbo Mushapaidze

Biography & Background

Qualifications

  1. Master of Science in Clinical Social Work, Bindura University of Science Education
  1. lor of Science Honours Degree in Social Work, Bindura University of Science Education
  2. Registered Social Worker, Council of Social Workers Zimbabwe

Research Interests

  • Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Healing Practices
  • Human Rights and Justice Systems

Competencies

  • Clinical Assessment and Counselling
  • Case Management and Psychosocial Support
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Community Mobilisation and Facilitation
  • Research, Report Writing and Academic Writing
  • Mental Health Advocacy
  • Proficient in MS Office|

Leadership

  • Youth in Care Officer _National AIDS Council(Seke)2023-2024

Community Engagements|

  • Facilitated mental health awareness campaigns in rural schools(Seke)
  • Volunteer Counsellor(Zoe Counselling Trust)|

Publications

Tendengu, T.P., Tome, A., Takavarasha, F., Mushapaidze O.R  &Rice (2025). TITLE:Contextualisation of Human Rights Issues and Treatment of Women in African Contemporary Anthropological Traditional Justice Systems. <br>( African Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research)|