A Legacy of Mobility, A Future of Innovation
About Our Department
Prosthetics and orthotics
The Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) at KCMC University stands as a beacon of rehabilitation excellence in Africa. Our department is not merely an academic centre; it is a hub where clinical precision meets human compassion, dedicated to the art and science of restoring human function.
Our Program
The Bachelor of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics at KCMC University is four-year clinical degree. It is designed for those who possess a unique blend of a medical mind, an engineering heart, and a craftsman’s hand. As the leading program of its kind in the region, we don’t just teach students how to build medical devices; we train Prosthetists/Orthotists dedicated to restoring independence and advancing the future of mobility.
Our Laboratories
Our department boasts a sophisticated, multi-zone laboratory ecosystem designed to take a device from initial patient clinical assessment to final high-tech fabrication. This is where the Legacy of Mobility is built every day.
Casting Area
The starting point of custom care, where precise negative impressions of a patient’s limb are captured using specialized plaster techniques.
Modification Area
A dedicated space for rectifying and sculpting models to ensure the perfect anatomical fit and pressure distribution.
Lamination and Moulding Area
Our high-tech zone for working with advanced resins, carbon fibres, and thermoplastics to create durable, lightweight sockets and shells.
Technical Workshop Area
A spacious environment fitted with individual professional work benches, allowing students to focus on the fine assembly of components.
Machine Room
Equipped with heavy-duty routers, sanding machines, and vacuum forming units for high-precision finishing.
Department Members
DR. EUNICE.W. KOMBE
Lecturer, Head of P&O Department
MS. SARDINA.Z. TINKASIMILE
Assistant Lecturer, P&O Department
MS. ASTERIA L. MENUKA
Assistant Lecturer, P&O Department
MR. SALMIN.H. MKWACHU
Assistant Lecturer, P&O Department
MR. HAROLD. G. SHANGALI
Lecturer, P&O Department
MR. WILFRIED RAAB
Lecturer, P&O DepartmentGraduates in P&O are equipped with clinical, technical, and research competencies that prepare them for diverse and impactful career pathways at local, national, and international levels. Career opportunities include:engagement
- Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist in regional referral, zonal-level, and national hospitals, where graduates assess patients, design, and fabricate prosthetic and orthotic devices, provide gait training, and deliver long-term rehabilitation follow-up within multidisciplinary teams.
- Rehabilitation Consultant with international and national organizations such as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Humanity & Inclusion (HI), World Health Organization (WHO), and International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO). In these roles, graduates contribute to program implementation, capacity building, humanitarian response, policy development, and assistive technology service strengthening.
BSc P&O Students 2025/2026 and some of the faculty members from the Department of P&O
- Research and Development (R&D) Specialist in assistive technology, contributing to innovation in prosthetic and orthotic design, digital workflows, biomechanics, material science, and user-centered solutions. Opportunities exist within universities, research institutions, innovation hubs, and global assistive technology initiatives.
- Private Practice Owner or Medical Device Consultant, providing specialized clinical services, customized device solutions, and consultancy to hospitals, insurance companies, and rehabilitation centers. Graduates may also engage in business development, product distribution, and technical training in assistive technology.
- Academic and Training Roles, serving as lecturers, clinical instructors, or mentors in universities and training institutions, contributing to workforce development in rehabilitation sciences.
- Program Management and Health Systems Strengthening, supporting national disability programs, policy implementation, procurement systems, and sustainable assistive technology service delivery.
These career pathways allow P&O graduates to directly impact mobility, independence, and quality of life for individuals living with limb loss and physical impairments while contributing to the advancement of rehabilitation services globally.
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For more information, contact the Admissions Office at admission@kcmcu.ac.tz or by telephone (+255) 272 753 616 or visit the KCMC University Admissions’s office.