Chiratidzo Chamboko
20 African Street, Grahamstown--
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am an ambitious and goal driven individual with a strong passion for creating a positive impact in the world we live
in today. I enjoy tackling any challenge I encounter head on and can work quickly and efficiently under pressure. I
am a person who constantly tries to empower herself by gaining new skills and taking on new opportunities. I am a
hardworking individual with a strong work ethic, and I thrive in team environments. My interpersonal skills are
strong, and I believe I can brighten up any workspace with my presence.
EDUCATION
Feb 2020Present
PhD Bioinformatics. Rhodes University, South Africa.
Feb 2019-Oct
2020
Master of Science in Bioinformatics. Rhodes University, South Africa.
Degree classification: First class degree (with Distinction).
Title of thesis: Analysis of bacterial Mur amide ligase enzymes for the identification of inhibitory
compounds by in silico methods.
Feb 2018-Dec
2018
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biochemistry. Rhodes University, South Africa.
Degree classification: Upper second-class degree (2.1 with 72%).
Title of Thesis: The comparison of two aquaponic systems for efficiency and sustainable plant growth.
Feb 2015-Dec
2017
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Microbiology. Rhodes University, South Africa.
Degree classification: Lower second-class degree (2.2 with 69%).
Jan 2014-Dec
2014
Cambridge Advanced Level. Westridge High School, Zimbabwe. Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
passed.
Jan 2012-Dec
2012
Cambridge Ordinary Level. Dominican Convent High School, Zimbabwe. Ten subjects passed
including Mathematics and English.
Degree in progress.
INTERNSHIP AND WORK EXERIENCE
Jul 2020December
2020
Consulting Intern at Frost & Sullivan Africa
Feb 2020- Jul
2020
Biochemistry tutor at Rhodes University
Feb 2020-Mar
2020
Probationary contract at CSS Geographic Information Specialists (GIS).
Responsible for obtaining and gathering research data from primary and secondary sources, specific
to projects and performing all project administration. Interacting with clients to keep them engaged
throughout the project and writing report updates for them frequently. Supporting Senior
Consultants, Senior Researchers and Senior Analysts in reaching intended results, for customer
satisfaction.
Tutoring second year Biochemistry students in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology in
the Science faculty at Rhodes University. Responsible for marking practical reports and tutorials
written by students. Demonstrating and instructing students how to conduct experiments and work
out biochemical calculations.
Updating maps using QGIS and ArcGIS software for a contract with CD NGI (Cape Town).
Dec 2016-Feb
2017
Intern at Gulf Drug Company.
Nov 2016-Dec
2016
Intern at Chloric Pharmacy.
Assisted pharmacist with day-to-day prescriptions and worked in sales department.
Jan 2014-Dec
2014
Honorable Councilor for the Harare Junior Council.
Represented the youth in Harare and cooperated with other councilors in the best interest of the
young community.
Assisted Quality control Microbiologist and Biochemist to assure quality of medications. Ran quality
assurance experiments on cough syrup produced.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
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Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Competent in Python, Linux, MATLAB and R
Leadership and teamwork
Trained in QGIS software
Primary and secondary research (fluent over the
phone)
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Familiar with Ubuntu/Windows environments
Event/Project Management
Market analysis and critical thinking
Problem solving
Customer interaction
Familiar with ISO certifications
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Jan 2019-Mar
2020
Jan 2016-Dec
2017
Jan 2016-Dec
2016
Jan 2014-Dec
2014
Mentor at Maqub’s Academy of Excellence, Grahamstown.
Mentoring a grade 12 student, sending weekly reports to Academy monthly.
Mentoring within Residences, Rhodes University.
Mentored resident students in first- and second-year doing Biochemistry or Microbiology.
Mentor at 9/10ths Mentoring for success, Rhodes University.
Mentored two grade 12 students, sending weekly reports to Rhodes University Community
Engagement department.
Junior Councilor, Harare Zimbabwe.
Visit orphanages and took part in clean-up campaigns with a goal of keeping Harare clean.
AWARDS
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Gradstar Top- (South Africa, 2020)
Best section Poster Award in Third Year Biochemistry (Rhodes University, 2017)
Reader Award for ACTS (Rhodes University, 2016)
9/10ths Mentoring Course Certificate (Rhodes University, 2016)
Engaged Student Award (Rhodes University, 2016)
Head of Prema House Award (Westridge High school, 2014)
Harare City Council Leadership Award (Zimbabwe, 2013)
Prefect (Dominican Convent High School, 2008)
REFERENCES
Dr Brendan Wilhelmi
Head of Department
Department of Biochemistry and
Microbiology
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Dr Vuyani Moses
Lecturer
Department of Biochemistry and
Microbiology
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Yaa Agyare-Dwomoh
Consulting Analyst at Frost &
Sullivan
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