Dr. Sikudhani Muya

Designation: Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist | Honorary Lecturer, MUHAS

ABOUT DOCTOR

Meet Dr. Sikudhani Muya

Dr. Sikudhani Muya is a highly experienced radiation and clinical oncologist with a strong academic and clinical background in cancer diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient follow-up. She holds a Fellowship in Radiation Oncology from the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa and a Master’s in Radiation Oncology from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Since 2015, Dr. Muya has been serving as a Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist at Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Tanzania’s leading oncology facility, where she provides evidence-based treatment for various cancers, including paediatric malignancies requiring radiation therapy. Alongside her clinical role, she is an Honorary Lecturer at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), where she mentors residents and supervises research in clinical oncology.

Education

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    Fellow of the College of Radiation Oncology (FC Rad Onc) – Colleges of Medicine, South Africa (May 2014)

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    Master of Medicine (MMed) in Radiation Oncology – University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

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    Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (Aug 2004)

Employement

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    Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist – Ocean Road Cancer Institute – (Jan 2015 – Present)
    Treatment planning, delivery, and follow-up for oncology patients
    Special focus on paediatric malignancies requiring radiation therapy

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    Honorary Lecturer – Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) – (Jun 2015 – Present)
    Teaching and mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students
    Supervising residents’ research and treatment planning

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    Radiation & Clinical Oncology Resident – University of Witwatersrand, South Africa – (Nov 2009 – May 2014)

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    Medical Officer – Ocean Road Cancer Institute – (Oct 2006 – Sept 2009)

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    Medical Officer – Tumaini Hospital – (Jun 2006 – Sept 2006)

Memberships

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    Tanganyika Medical Council

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    Medical Women Association of Tanzania (MEWATA)

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    Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT)

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    European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Training

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    Prostate Brachytherapy - Wits University (2012)

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    Designing Clinical Research - UCSF, California (2018)

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    Transition from 2D to 3DCRT - Tel Aviv, Israel (2018)

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    Regional AFRA IAEA Training in Gastrointestinal & Breast Cancer Management - (2008–2009)

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    Radiation Emergency Preparedness - IAEA, Accra, Ghana (2008)

Specialisations

Dr. Muya’s areas of expertise include:

  • Radiation Oncology: Treatment planning and delivery for a wide range of cancers, including head & neck, breast, gastrointestinal, and paediatric malignancies
  • Clinical Oncology: Holistic patient management from diagnosis to survivorship care
  • Cancer Guidelines Development: Co-author of Tanzania’s Cancer Management Guidelines and contributor to harmonised Sub-Saharan Africa guidelines under the African Cancer Coalition and NCCN framework
  • Oncology Education: Training and mentoring radiation therapists, oncology residents, and medical students

Research Work

  • Principal Investigator AROMA-C: Accelerating Radiation Oncology at Ocean Road Cancer Institute using Machine Learning-Based Assistance (2019)
  • Masters Dissertation Epidemiological Pattern of Skin Cancer among Patients at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (2012–2014)
  • Multiple research assistant roles in community health, including nutrition, parasitic infections, HIV counselling uptake, family planning, and maternal health (2001–2004)

OUR TESTIMONIALS

Our happy clients
say about us

"Her dedication to patient care and training future oncologists is truly inspiring."

"She treated my child’s cancer with unmatched compassion and professionalism."

"Dr. Muya’s thoroughness in explaining my treatment plan gave me comfort and hope during my cancer journey."

FAQ

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Find answers to common questions about our doctors, their expertise, and the care you can expect at Saifee Hospital Tanzania.

She is based at Ocean Road Cancer Institute and also serves as an Honorary Lecturer at MUHAS.

Yes, Dr. Muya has extensive experience in treating paediatric malignancies requiring radiation therapy.

Yes, she leads and contributes to research projects, particularly in skin cancer epidemiology and the use of machine learning in oncology.

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