Mlondi Mkhatshwa
@mlondimkhatshwa
Dedicated HIV Prevention Officer with 9+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and result-oriented professional with over 9 years of experience in mentoring and leading high-performing teams within HIV prevention and impact mitigation projects. My focus has been on increasing service uptake among youth, fostering positive behavior change, and implementing strategic initiatives that yield tangible results. I pride myself on my ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and clients, which has been instrumental in achieving project goals.
Throughout my career, I have developed innovative training methods that help new team members quickly acclimate to their roles. My experience includes recruiting and training community cadres, providing supportive supervision, and ensuring quality data collection and project performance monitoring. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Development Studies, which complements my extensive practical experience in the field.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HIV Prevention Officer
Bantwana Initiative
Mar 2019 - Nov 2024 (5 years 8 months)
As an HIV Prevention Officer, I recruited and trained community cadres, provided supervision for HIV prevention sessions, and ensured quality data collection. I mentored community members to improve project implementation and performance, while also participating in strategic planning and monitoring project outcomes.
Program Officer
Compassionate Swaziland
Mar 2014 - Mar 2019 (4 years 11 months)
In my role as Program Officer, I coordinated organizational activities, managed budgets, and provided training to community volunteers. I was recognized as the best performing officer for my contributions to HIV prevention initiatives and effectively supervised community-based volunteers.
Regional Coordinator
Super Buddies Club
Mar 2013 - Jan 2014 (10 months)
As a Regional Coordinator, I facilitated the formation of youth clubs focused on HIV prevention and positive behavior change. I organized community dialogues and supported youth mentors, ensuring effective program delivery and monitoring of project performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Africa
Bachelor's Degree, Social Work and Development Studies
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Development Studies.
Cambridge International College
Diploma, Community Development
2017 - 2017
Completed a Diploma in Community Development.
IDM Swaziland
Certificate, Monitoring and Evaluation
2014 - 2014
Completed a Monitoring and Evaluation Certificate.
IDM Swaziland
Certificate, Project Management
2014 - 2014
Completed a Project Management Certificate.
IDM Swaziland
Certificate, Mentoring and Coaching
2013 - 2013
Completed a Certificate in Mentoring and Coaching.
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