The Kapasa Makasa University (KMU) has its own Clinic within the institution which is accredited to the Health Professions Council of Zambia and it is operating as class C-level 03. The clinic operates as an OUT – Patient Department, meaning that the clinic can only keep patents for less than 24 hours under care( the clinic does not offer admissions). All clients that need special management of care are referred to Chinsali General Hospital which is located approximately 25 kilometres from the institution. The institution Health department manages certain aspects of Clinical, Drug and Health Management.
Welcome to Kapasa Makasa University Health Center
The Kapasa Makasa University (KMU) has its own Clinic within the institution which is accredited to the Health Professions Council of Zambia and it is operating as class C-level 03. The clinic operates as an OUT – Patient Department, meaning that the clinic can only keep patents for less than 24 hours under care( the clinic does not offer admissions). All clients that need special management of care are referred to Chinsali General Hospital which is located approximately 25 kilometres from the institution. The institution Health department manages certain aspects of Clinical, Drug and Health Management.
Mission and objectives
Departmental Structure
The organogram of the facility ranges from Clinic in charge thus a Midwifery Nurse, Registered Nurse, Pharmacy Technologist, Clinical Officer and supportive staff comprises of clerical officers and cleaners in that order
Vision
To be primary health care and health information providers of choice for the university students and members of staff and to facilitate wellness programmes that promote and support academic success.
Mission
We strive to provide quality cost effective primary health care and health information to the university students and members of staff and medical expertise to university community
KMU Clinic is an Out-patient department (OPD)
The clinic operates as an OPD which means it only keeps patients under care within 24 hours. After which the patient is refered to the general hospital for further investigation and management.
Staffing
Currently, KMU clinic operates with the following staff:
- One supervisory doctor
- One midwifery nurse
- One Clinical Officer
- One environmental health technologist
- One Registry Clerk
- Two Registered nurses
Working Schedule
Monday to Friday - 8:00hrs - 17:00 hrs
Saturday and Sunday - Half day
Holidays - Half day
Emergence Calls - During off duties
Clinic Contact information
Address: Mulakupikwa, Great North Road, Chinsali
Phone number: +260 974743606
Email: clinic@kmu.ac.zm
Services Offered
Investigations
This includes: temperature, BP, RBS, FBS, RPR, HB, Urinalysis, pregnant tests, Stool MCS, Serological Tests
Mother and child health services
Antenatal booking and postnatal services
ART Clinic
Anti-retroviral therapy clinic which includes: VCT, PMTCT, ART distribution
Family planning
Condom distribution (male / female), Oral contraceptives
Dispensary
Dispensing of drugs to patients
Male Clinic
Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC )