Alexis Mayambi Nzamba: An IMCK Leader
Alexis Mayambi Nzamba, a pharmacist trained at Lovanium University in Kinshasa, left an indelible mark on the healthcare and higher education in the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially at the Christian Institute for Medicine in the Kasai (IMCK). Originally from the Kasai, his professional journey is a true reflection of unwavering commitment to public service and the well-being of the community.
After serving as a pharmacist at the General Hospital with the Mennonite Brothers of Congo, and later as an inspector pharmacist in Kinshasa, Pharmacist Alexis Mayambi committed his expertise and passion to improving public health.
In 2003, his dedication led him to the Good Shepherd Hospital at IMCK, where he actively contributed to the production of intravenous solutions and ophthalmic medications—efforts that directly saved lives and enhanced the quality of medical care.
In addition to serving as Director of IMCK for four years (2012-2016), he was the Managing Director of the Institut Supérieur des Techniques Médicales (ISTM), a university-level nursing school at Tshikaji, from 2011 to 2021. During his term at ISTM Tshikaji, he supervised the construction of a new building with the largest capacity on campus, which now also serves as a lecture hall and stands as a lasting testament. He handed off the IMCK Directorship to Dr. Serge Makolo.
He forged strategic partnerships with leading universities across the country, including UPC (Presbyterian University of Congo), UKA (University of Kasaï), and UNIKIN (University of Kinshasa), ensuring that final-year medical students could benefit from high–quality end-of-year internships and hands-on training at the Good Shepherd Hospital. In his field, he also built vital relationships with EPN (Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network), creating scholarship opportunities for IMCK workers in the pharmaceutical sector to pursue advanced training and professional growth. Through his European connections, IMCK successfully acquired some refurbished hospital beds and bedside tables for the IMCK PAX clinic in Kananga.
When flooding of the hydroelectric dam caused a critical electrical power outage at the hospital, he proactively reached out to the military engineering corps to implement a swift and effective solution.
Having retired in 2022, Alexis passed away in 2023 and remains a symbol of dedication to the service of IMCK. Thank you for your service, Alexis.
