Dr. Eunice Kombe is a rehabilitation specialist, academic, and researcher with expertise in Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O), health systems research, and mixed-methods inquiry. She is committed to strengthening rehabilitation services, advancing academic excellence, and improving equitable access to assistive technology in Tanzania and Sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Kombe holds a PhD in Prosthetics and Orthotics from the University of Salford, the first in Tanzania. Her doctoral research, titled “A Mixed Methods Study to Understand Access to Prosthetic and Orthotic Services in Tanzania”, employed a rigorous multi-phase design integrating qualitative meta-synthesis, secondary quantitative analysis, and in-depth stakeholder interviews. This work provided comprehensive insight into structural, systemic, and lived-experience dimensions of access to P&O services, equipping her with advanced analytical, methodological, and research leadership capabilities.

Following a successful evaluation by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU), her doctoral qualification is fully aligned with Tanzanian academic standards. This recognition confirms that she meets all regulatory requirements for senior academic and leadership roles within the United Republic of Tanzania. Dr. Kombe has over a decade of experience in clinical practice, academia, and entrepreneurship within the rehabilitation sector. She is actively involved in teaching diploma and undergraduate students in Prosthetics and Orthotics, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy, with a growing focus on postgraduate supervision and research mentorship. Her teaching philosophy integrates evidence-based practice, contextual relevance, and critical thinking to prepare graduates for complex healthcare environments. Her broader research interests include health systems strengthening, digital innovations in prosthetic workflows, rehabilitation access in low-resource settings, and implementation science. Through scholarship, teaching, and service, Dr. Kombe remains dedicated to advancing rehabilitation sciences and improving functional outcomes and quality of life for individuals requiring assistive technologies in Tanzania and beyond.