Kwazi Ngcobo
@kwazingcobo
Public health professional specializing in HIV counselling, linkage, and community health program delivery.
What I'm looking for
I am a public health professional with hands-on experience providing HIV testing services, adherence and linkage counselling, and community health education. I currently serve as a Counsellor Linkage Officer at a non-profit health institute, supporting testing, index testing, PrEP/PEP promotion, and retention strategies aligned with national HIV targets.
Earlier, I completed an internship in Strategic Planning at a provincial economic development department where I supported review and alignment of strategic and operational plans, records digital migration, and meeting coordination. I hold a B Tech in Public Management and am pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health while certified as an HIV Testing Services Counselor.
I bring strong communication and public speaking skills, a high work rate, strategic planning experience, and a team-oriented mindset focused on improving health outcomes and linking clients to comprehensive care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Counsellor Linkage Officer
Anova Health Institute
Feb 2019 - Present (7 years)
Provide HIV testing, pre/post-test and adherence counselling, linkage-to-care and index testing at Lilian Ngoyi CHC, supporting national 90-90-90 targets and facilitating youth services including PrEP and family planning.
Strategic Planning Intern
Gauteng Department of Economic Development
Mar 2016 - Feb 2017 (11 months)
Supported strategic planning processes by drafting minutes, reviewing annual and five-year plans, assisting records digital migration, and aligning business unit operational plans with departmental strategy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Pretoria
Post Graduate Diploma, Public Health
2022 -
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health, program started in 2022 and currently in progress.
Anova Health Institute
Certification, HIV Testing Services
2019 - 2019
Completed certification as an HIV Testing Services Counselor (RTQ II) from 25 January 2019 to 2 February 2019.
Central University of Technology, Free State
Bachelor of Technology, Public Management
2010 - 2014
Completed a B Tech degree in Public Management from 2010 to 2014 at the Central University of Technology, Free State.
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