Charity Zimu
Durban,South Africa
Summary
Adaptable and flexible team player with strong time management and organisational skills. Quick learner confident in meeting tight deadlines in fast-paced environments. Takes own initiative to complete tasks and identify process improvements. Dedicated student seeking internship opportunities. Ready to apply classroom knowledge into practical experience and support team. Quick learner prepared to develop industry knowledge and delve into challenging projects. Reliable and motivated individual with experience providing executive assistance, taking meeting minutes and creating internal staff presentations. Friendly, hardworking and flexible team player. Proactively seizes opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge. Organised individual dedicated to delivering quality clerical support for diverse needs. Skilled in digital file management with outstanding attention to detail in maintaining records. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Co-ordinate the training of the intern student
National Health Laboratory Services (Prince Mshiyeni Laboratory)
Durban, KZN
11.2023 - Current
- Established and nurtured positive professional relationships within working environments.
- Participated in training and seminars to enhance skills and promote growth.
- Worked productively with team members to achieve common goals.
- Made positive contributions to team and workplace, consistently exceeding expectations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects within formal deadlines.
- Identified and resolved issues using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Used problem-solving skills to resolve challenges and prioritise workload.
Trainer
Prince Mshiyeni Laboratory
Durban, KZN
01.2016 - Current
- Preserved the confidentiality of student records and information at all times.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programmes.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Provided reading instruction to special needs students.
- Developed programme to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
Senior Medical Technologist
National Health Laboratory Service
Durban, KZN
01.2006 - Current
- Delivered personal care focused on individual needs, preserving patient dignity and self-esteem.
- Improved patients' quality of living, engaging in fulfilling and meaningful activities to encourage community access.
- Recorded clinical observations in electronic health record and reported observed changes to senior clinical staff.
- Provided high-quality person-centred support and received consistently positive patient feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Quality
Durban University of Technology
KZN 01.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - BTech in Biomedical Technology
Mangosuthu University of Technology
KZN 01.2021 - 12.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Biomedical Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Western Cape 01.2002 - 09.2005
Master of Science - Biomedical Technology
Durban University of Technology
KZN 01.2024 -
Skills
Problem-solving
References
Name: Miss Mkhize
Company: National Health Laboratory Service.
Relationship: Manager
Contact: 031 907 8334
Name: Mrs Zola Shabalala
Company: National Health Laboratory Service.
Relationship: Regional training manager
Contact: 082 369 6882
Achievements
- 2021- Long service award
- Annual awards of certificate of excellence in management: NHLS
Timeline
Master of Science - Biomedical Technology
Durban University of Technology
01.2024 -
Co-ordinate the training of the intern student
National Health Laboratory Services (Prince Mshiyeni Laboratory)
11.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BTech in Biomedical Technology
Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Quality
Durban University of Technology
01.2020 - 01.2022
Trainer
Prince Mshiyeni Laboratory
01.2016 - Current
Senior Medical Technologist
National Health Laboratory Service
01.2006 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Biomedical Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2002 - 09.2005
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