Consultants

Dr Chileka Chiyanika is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Health Technology and Informatics at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He holds a PhD with distinction in Imaging and Interventional Radiology from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, alongside postgraduate qualifications in Magnetic Resonance Technology from Australia and Sonography from India and the USA. His professional background includes over two decades of clinical experience in Zambia, where he has served in departmental leadership roles as a senior diagnostic radiographer and lead sonographer. His research focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) applications in medical imaging, advanced MRI biomarkers, metabolic imaging, and the integration of virtual reality in healthcare education. A member of the Radiological Society of Zambia since 2002, he remains actively involved in supporting the development of radiography education and clinical practice.

Dr Nchimunya Gwaba is an accomplished medical imaging consultant, academic and educator with extensive experience in both clinical practice and higher education. He possesses a distinguished academic background, holding two diplomas, two undergraduate degrees, two postgraduate diplomas and a PhD, alongside several other professional qualifications.

With years of experience in clinical imaging and academic teaching, he has developed expertise in both the practical and educational aspects of medical imaging. He currently serves as a lecturer at the University of Zambia (UNZA), contributing to the education, training and professional development of future medical imaging professionals.

Dr Edgar Susiku is a diagnostic radiographer, sonographer, and health workforce researcher with more than 20 years of experience spanning clinical practice, training and education, and scope-of-practice research in Zambia and the United Kingdom. He previously served as Head of the Department of Medical Ultrasound at Lusaka Apex Medical University, where he led the development of Zambia's first undergraduate degree in ultrasound. Working with national regulators and accreditation bodies, he secured accreditation for the programme, which has since graduated locally trained sonographers.
Earlier in his career, he spent 14 years delivering imaging services within Zambia's Ministry of Health, including at the Cancer Diseases Hospital and Macha Mission Hospital.
As a Commonwealth Scholar, he completed his PhD in Medical Imaging at Bournemouth University, examining how education, clinical training and regulation shape graduate competence across 23 African countries. His research is published in Radiography (Elsevier), where he also serves as a peer reviewer. He also holds an MSc in Cardiac Ultrasound with Distinction from Middlesex University London.
He now lectures at Glasgow Caledonian University and supports institutions, regulators and professionals with curriculum development, accreditation, workforce research and research mentorship. He is registered with the HCPC (UK) and the Health Professions Council of Zambia.

Dr Chanda is a Zambian PhD holder and specialist in medical radiation sciences with over 27 years of clinical, academic, and regulatory experience in medical imaging and radiotherapy. He holds a PhD in Public Health (Thesis title: Developing a framework for provision of Quality Sustainable Radiotherapy Services in Zambia: An Explanatory Sequential Study” ARU. MSc in Radiography (Thesis title: “Brachytherapy Doses and Late Rectal and bladder Toxicities for Cervical Cancer Patients: A case study of a radiotherapy center in Zambia (NUST Zimbabwe), a BSc in Radiography (Queen Margaret University, Scotland), and international fellowships in Radiation Therapy (Witwatersrand University, South Africa), IMRT/3D-CRT Radiotherapy Treatment Planning (Ghana), Postgraduate diploma in lecturing/teaching methodology (UNILUS), and a diploma in Medical Diagnostic Radiography (Evelyn Hone College).

He serves as Chief Radiation Therapist at Ndola Cancer Diseases Hospital, Lecturer in Clinical Oncology under Zambia College of medicine and surgery, honorary lecturer Lusaka Apex Medical University (APEX) Faculty of radiation sciences, External Examiner for (University of Zambia) UNZA (MSc Radiography) , TEVETA diploma programs, and Examiner for HPCZ Licensure. He has worked as an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Expert engaged in strengthening Brachytherapy services in Uganda, and a technical committee member for Higher Education Authority (HEA).

Dr. Oliver Sutherland is a Lecturer, Medical Imaging Consultant, and academic leader at the University of Zambia. He has significant experience in clinical practice, education, research, and regulatory governance, contributing to medical imaging education and professional standards in Zambia and Southern Africa.

At UNZA, he holds several leadership roles including Postgraduate Coordinator in Radiography, Chairperson of the Graduate Proposal Presentation Forum, and PhD Coordinator for Distance Education. He has developed curricula and taught at major Zambian institutions and supervised MSc and PhD students.

He serves as Chief Examiner for Medical Imaging licensure exams under the Health Professions Council of Zambia and acts as an external examiner and reviewer for regional institutions. Dr. Sutherland has held leadership positions in professional bodies such as the Sonography Society of Zambia and the Radiological Society of Zambia, and is a member of prominent continental and international radiology organizations.
His research focuses on diagnostic ultrasound, radiation safety, CT imaging, and workforce development. He contributes as an editorial board member and peer reviewer for international medical science journals and acts as a consultant in clinical imaging quality assurance.

I am an experienced Medical Imaging Specialist, academic and entrepreneur based in Lusaka, Zambia. I hold a PhD in Diagnostic radiography and play a crucial role in training and shaping future health professionals. I contribute to the review and development of medical imaging curricula, training, and continuous development programmes in many countries.