Desiree Thobeka Mkhize

Led implementation of HTS quality improvement across district facilities by conducting clinical file/register audits, managing SIMS reporting, and facilitating learning sessions to strengthen adherence to HTS and referral guidelines.

Mentored facility staff to implement HTS QA and key population services across KZN, conducted onsite training and integrated HTS with ANC, TB and STI services while supporting tracing and referrals.

Led situational analyses and regional rollout of the AYFS programme, trained youth peer educators and nurses, established DoH partnerships and steering committees, and maintained programme M&E and reporting.

Implemented HIV/AIDS and wellness programs across reserves, provided clinical mentorship for HIV/TB/STI management, conducted HCT/TB/STI screening and ART adherence follow-ups, and coordinated outbreak response and referrals.

Developed and implemented employee wellness and HIV/AIDS policies, managed disease- and occupational-health programmes, supervised 2 nursing practitioners and 2 social workers, and managed budgets and stakeholder reporting.

Designed and implemented campus HIV/AIDS and wellness programs, supervised lay counselors, coordinated primary care services and monitored ART adherence and program performance.

Designed and implemented campus HIV/AIDS and wellness programs, supervised lay-counsellors, coordinated primary care and ART monitoring, and led campus awareness and referral systems.

Coordinated a sick-leave project including management of counselors and data capturers, delivered training to managers and provided monthly project reports and presentations.

Provided HIV/AIDS education and counseling, conducted clinical screenings and diagnostics, managed chronic disease follow-up and IOD cases, and maintained confidential clinical records and referrals.

Conducted clinical exams, HIV/STI specimen collection and counseling for trial participants, completed source documents and follow-up visits, assisted SOP development and managed clinic drug inventory and quality control.

Provided locum nursing, midwifery and phlebotomy services including wound and palliative care, chronic disease management, IV therapy and postnatal support.

Diploma in Midwifery completed from July 2000 to June 2001.

Diploma in General Nursing Science completed from February 1998 to March 2000.

Completed Grade 12 (Matric) at Menzi High School.

Completed secondary education, achieving Grade 12 (Matric) at Menzi High School.