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Nombini Mkentane

@nombinimkentane

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Public health professional with expertise in community health management.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to lead impactful health initiatives and foster community engagement.

I am a dedicated public health professional with extensive experience in managing community health programs and implementing strategies to improve health outcomes. My journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Curations, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing and a Master’s in Public Health, which I am currently pursuing. Throughout my career, I have held various roles that have allowed me to lead initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery, particularly in HIV/AIDS and maternal health.

In my most recent position as Cluster Manager at WITS RHI, I coordinated the implementation of the APACE strategy, focusing on key health programs and ensuring quality improvement through data analysis and stakeholder engagement. My previous roles have equipped me with a robust skill set in program management, data management, and clinical training, enabling me to effectively bridge the gap between community and clinical services. I am passionate about fostering collaboration among health and social service providers to achieve better health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Cluster Manager PHC

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WITS RHI CDC

Jun 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Coordinated and managed the implementation of the Wits RHI APACE strategy within the supported facility cluster. Led the implementation support for key DoH priority programmes and assessed project activities to improve outputs using agreed programme indicators.

Project Management Data Analysis Stakeholder Engagement Quality Improvement Reporting Strategic Planning Community Health HIV AIDS Management

Community Service and Linkages Manager

Mothers2Mothers

Jan 2019 - Nov 2022 (3 years 10 months)

Led the integration of community and clinical service delivery to improve results towards the '90-90-90' strategy. Strengthened linkages between health and social service workforces and managed data analysis for program performance.

Community Health Data Management Service Delivery

Programme Coordinator

Right to Care

Dec 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 1 month)

Coordinated the implementation of the PEPFAR-funded chronic adherence club program, providing technical guidance and support to facilitators and ensuring integration with community services.

HIV AIDS Management Stakeholder Engagement Training

Clinical Trainer

Right to Care

Dec 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years)

Provided clinical mentoring and support for medical officers and nurses on ART initiation, while facilitating the implementation of new training programs and policy recommendations.

Mentoring Training Development HIV Management Policy Implementation Program Development Patient Care Community Health

Professional Nurse Counsellor

TB/HIV Care Association

Mar 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 9 months)

Facilitated community participation programs and provided care and counselling to people living with HIV/AIDS, while coordinating wellness services and managing outreach teams.

Counselling Community Engagement Data Management HIV Testing Services Patient Support

Professional Nurse

Nolungile Youth Clinic

Aug 2011 - Jan 2013 (1 year 5 months)

Provided continuous care to HIV and TB patients, initiated and monitored ARV therapy, and offered counselling on family planning and sexual health to youth.

Patient Care HIV Management TB Management Counselling Community Health Data Reporting

Professional Nurse

Mowbray Department of Health

Jan 2010 - Jul 2011 (1 year 6 months)

Provided high-quality patient care for ante-natal, post-natal, and labour patients, while educating mothers on reproductive health and managing HIV prevention programs.