New Student Union Team (2025) – A Historic Milestone at St. Joseph’s College of Health Sciences
For the very first time in the history of St. Joseph’s College of Health Sciences, student union elections were conducted online a clear sign of the institution’s growing commitment to digital transformation.
The voting was powered by the SARIS platform, making the process more inclusive and democratic. This innovation ensured that even students on clinical allocations could participate without the cost and inconvenience of traveling back to campus.
Campaign Period and Debates
The campaign officially opened on 11 August 2025 and closed on 15 August 2025. The highlight of this period was the manifesto presentations and debates, held in the college lecture theatre. The event was lively, interactive, and historic it marked a new chapter of student engagement and participation at the college.
Voting and Results
Voting took place on 16 August 2025, from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Students turned out enthusiastically, casting their votes wholeheartedly. Finally, during the General Assembly on 19 August 2025, results were officially announced, ushering in the new 2025 Student Union Leadership Team:
- President: Fortune Chinkhudzu
- Vice President: Veronica Banda
- Secretary: Sarah Kalimbuka
- Vice Secretary: Esther Saizi
- Treasurer: Alinafe Mkwatula
- Entertainment & Sports Director: Precious Mwanamanga
- Sanitation Director: Victoria Bisweck
- Vice Sanitation Director: Henry Dumuka
- Health & Social Welfare Director: Fortune Mkwatula
- Religious Director: Norris Chekubete Saidi
- Discipline Director: Gift Mwangala
- Vice Discipline Director: Salomy Tebulo
- CHAMSU Representatives: Gerald Nakwawa & Benjamin Malele
A New Chapter in Student Leadership
This election was more than just a leadership transition—it was a milestone in digital democracy at the college. The adoption of online voting reflects progress, innovation, and inclusivity, ensuring every student’s voice counts.
The college community congratulates the newly elected leaders and looks forward to their role in advancing student welfare, academic excellence, and unity.
A heartfelt appreciation goes to Mr. Brian Kapito (Public Health Coordinator), Miss A. Tukula (Dean of Students), Mr. Chancy Yiwombe (Head of Public Health Department), Mr. P. Phiri (Head of Pharmacy Department), Mr. E. Siyo (Pharmacy Lecturer), Mr. Y. Saidi (Pharmacy Lecturer), Sister Julita Mzemba (Head of Clinical Department), Mr. Lyson Kondwani (Head of ICT), and Mr. Tadala Katunga (Pharmacy Lecturer).Your invaluable guidance and dedication ensured transparency and smooth implementation of this historic exercise.
