Coceka Nogoduka
Public Health Specialist
Broadacres
Summary
Accomplished Public Health Specialist with over fifteen years of experience in policy implementation, governance, strategic planning, project management, and capacity building. Expertise in stakeholder coordination, monitoring, evaluation, and resource utilization across government, donor-funded programs, and NGOs. Committed to enhancing governance functions, advocacy, and policy development through effective communication and partnership strategies. Credentials include a B. Tech in Bio-Medical Technology and a Master’s in Public Health, currently pursuing a PhD.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Adviser: Integrated Health Programmes (HIV, TB, MCWH)
Genesis Analytics seconded to National Department of Health
11.2025 - Current
- In this consultancy role supported through the Gates Foundation, I am providing high-level technical support to the DDG: HIV & AIDS, TB and MCWH in designing and implementing an integrated governance and programme framework for HIV, TB, and MCWH, focusing on integrating services, harmonising programmes, and ensuring that policies are consistently applied across HIV, TB, and MCWH interventions by a) Review existing HIV, TB and MCWH governance structures, mandates and decision flows, and b) Design or strengthen an integrated governance model (steering committee + cross-cutting TWGs) with clear roles, escalation pathways and performance accountability, consistent with WHO IPCHS guidance on strengthening governance and accountability.
- To date I have supported the finalization of the ‘Elimination of Cervical Cancer in South Africa: A Strategic and Implementation Framework 2026-2030’, supported the “Mapping of the Digital Health Landscape”, guided the development of the framework for the expansion of HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening programs, as well as coordination of the development of the ‘Life Course Approach Packages for integrated Primary Healthcare’.
Consulting · Freelance
Mkhonde Public Health & Development Consulting Services
10.2025 - Current
- In this role, my key responsibilities include; providing public health programming implementation support, public health projects start-up, proposal development support, policy development, and technical writing support.
- I have expertise in HIV, TB and STIs, Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights (SRHR) Climate Change & Health, Pandemics Prevention, Preparedness & Response, and Systems for Health Strengthening.
Advisor: HIV & Pandemics Preparedness & Response
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Under the guidance of the Head, Integrated Services and Systems for HIV and Health, the Advisor, HIV and Pandemic Preparedness and Response provides substantive guidance and support to ensure that the sound basis is in place to facilitate the management of the UNAIDS Programme Branch, with the following key responsibilities; a) Coordinates, designs and leads strategic and technical work, dialogue platforms, working groups etc. for evidence-based, impactful, and forward-looking pandemic preparedness and response, b) Contributes political intelligence and keeps abreast of AIDS and pandemics preparedness efforts and response architecture within and outside UNAIDS, c) Contributes inputs to and participates in activities that help UNAIDS's high level and strategic positioning with pandemic preparedness and response within and outside of the organization;, d) Works to leverage innovative partnerships and productive relationships with a wide range of global and regional pandemic preparedness and response partners and other key stakeholders from within and outside the United Nations system and the AIDS movement.
Chief Director: Care & Support in Schools
National Department of Basic Education
10.2021 - 08.2023
- My key activity was to provide strategic leadership in the implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the education sector care and support programmes in schools; as well as leading the implementation of the Government’s Strategic Plan on HIV, STIs and TB in the basic education sector through DBE policies aimed at addressing HIV infection and early / unintended pregnancies. My responsibilities include coordination of Health Promotion, National School Nutrition and Psychosocial Support Directorates.
Consulting · Freelance
Wallice Health & Development Consulting
09.2021 - 12.2021
- In this role, my key responsibilities included; providing public health programming, process reengineering, and technical writing support across Wallice Health & Development Consulting projects.
- I was responsible for conducting research, analyzing health trends, and providing evidence-based recommendations to improve public health initiatives. My role also involved educating stakeholders on best practices, advocating for policy changes, and ensuring that public health programs solutions were effective and sustainable.
- I was also responsible for providing support for the smooth management and technical coordination to ensure the projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with the client’s quality standards.
Executive Manager: National Strategic Plan Implementation
South African National AIDS Council Trust (SANAC Trust)
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Under the leadership of the Chief Executive Officer, this position provides executive leadership for the coordination of the implementation of National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs programs across the various strategic partners (Government, civil society, etc), as well as leading the current projects and staff of the SANAC NSP. Unit.
- My role included planning, coordination and overseeing the technical dimensions of the overall NSP response including prevention and control of HIV and AIDS, support of key populations and people living with HIV programs aimed at reducing the structural drivers impact of the epidemic, by 1) advising SANAC on the development of the epidemic and its consequences relating to intervention strategies for the prevention, treatment and care of PLHIV and key populations; 2) providing leadership in the coordination of local, regional and international strategic and key partners / stakeholders to ensure harmonization and alignment for a sustainable national response; 3) establishing strong linkages with SANAC stakeholders and other allied institutions, locally and internationally, to promote effective execution of the technical functions of SANAC; 4) leading technical working groups to provide information on best technical practices; 5) Supporting the development, promotion and implementation of social behavior change programs; and 6) Lead the donor coordination and resource mobilisation for the implementation of the National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs.
Acting Executive Manager: Strategic Information
South African National AIDS Council Trust (SANAC Trust)
08.2019 - 11.2020
- In this position I was responsible for leading the technical expert responsible for all strategic information responsibilities related to the National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs, including all monitoring, evaluation, analytics, and reporting of performance and results. under the leadership of the SANAC Chief Executive Officer, by leading the development, implementation, monitoring and strengthening of the national M&E systems for the HIV, TB and STIs response in South Africa in line with the NSP, including reporting on progress of indicators against targets, analysis that informs strategic decision making, monitoring and evaluation; monitor and participate in all HIV, TB and STIs surveillance activities in the country; develop and maintain a research agenda on HIV, TB and STIs in the country, as well as represent the South African HIV, TB and STIs response in the local, regional and international platform working with strategic partners and donors.
Acting Chief Executive Officer
South African National AIDS Council Trust (SANAC Trust)
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Under the leadership of the South African National AIDS Council Trust Board of Trustees, the Acting CEO plays a strategic role in the implementation of the Trust mandate. As the Acting CEO, I am acting as an accounting officer, taking overall accountability for the implementation of organisational strategy, resource mobilization and utilisation, monitoring and evaluation as well as coordinating and maintaining sound relationships with all stakeholders. The responsibilities of this position include, Chair of the Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism, as well as representing South Africa in the SADC National AIDS Commission Directors Meeting. This was a 4 months appointment, while the SANAC Trust Board of Trustees is recruiting for a Chief Executive Officer.
Technical Director: Capacity Development & Support
Family Health International 360 (FHI 360)
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Working under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Technical Director position is responsible for technical assistance and support to Non-Governmental Organisations, the Capacity Development and Support project consortium and resource partners, in the implementation of HIV prevention, care, treatment and support and ensures strong alignment with the global 90-90-90 fast track targets, to improve program outcomes for orphans, vulnerable children and youth (OVCY) and Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) and the male partners.
- My key role is to oversee the orientation, coordination, capacity building and provision of technical assistance to sub-awardees, for the implementation of the following programs by the sub-awardees: Early Childhood Household Stimulation (ECHS), Reaching Adolescents and Children in Households (ReACH), Accelerated Targeted Community-based HIV Testing Services initiative (ATC-HTS), Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored and Safe Girls USAID program portfolio (DREAMS) – HTS, School-based HIV Prevention and Community Mobilisation and Norms Change, Gender-based Violence Prevention for children, girls and young women (GBV OVC-Plus Up).
National Program Manager
Pact, South Africa
11.2015 - 07.2016
- The National Program Manager position was based at the National Department of Social Development to provide day-to-day support for the implementation of the Government Capacity Building and Support Program (GCBS) that is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the Department of Social Development to improve timely availability of reliable data on program performance monitoring and evaluation and information on the social effects of HIV/AIDS and other vulnerabilities faced by children; strengthen the coordination, management and oversight of community care structures that protect and care for the most vulnerable children and families; in an effort to improve service outcomes for orphans, vulnerable children and youth (OVCY).
Programs Director
ICAP at Columbia University, South Africa
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Under the direct supervision of the Country Director for ICAP in South Africa, and with active engagement with the leadership team and technical experts from ICAP in New York, the Programs Director provides programmatic, administrative and technical direction and oversight to ICAP’s work in South Africa through leading ICAP’s work to support and strengthen effective and high-quality health systems and in building health care worker capacity to deliver critical health care services. I serve as a technical resource to the Department of Health to support the development and implementation of relevant strategies, policies and tools. The core strategic and operational responsibility of the role is to liaise between ICAP, the South Africa Government and the US government funders while providing overall direction and technical oversight of in-country operational, programmatic, strategic and administrative activities.
Program Manager: Care & Treatment
ICAP at Columbia University, South Africa
08.2014 - 01.2015
- In this role I was responsible to coordinate, lead and supervise all activities related to the Nurse Initiated and Managed ART Situation Analysis, closely working with DOH at National, Provincial and District level, Regional Training Centres and NIMART/Care and Treatment Partners for the implementation of the NIMART training and mentorship strengthening in South Africa.
Senior Technical Officer – SANAC
Family Health International 360 (FHI 360)
10.2012 - 07.2014
- The Senior Technical Officer for SANAC position was seconded to SANAC to provide technical guidance to South African National AIDS Council by supporting the implementation of the National Strategic Plan 2012 – 2016 in assisting with the design and adaptation of technical strategies, tools and activities for HIV Prevention services for Key Populations (truckers, female sex workers and men who have sex with men), under the Bill and Melinda Gates funded project on Disseminating Avahan Lessons to South Africa, through providing technical assistance and coordination to the SANAC affiliates, who include government departments, implementing partners, donor-funders for the HIV/AIDS prevention programming for key populations. As from 01 March 2014, the position included a component of managing and supporting a team of nurse mentors implementing ‘key population friendly’ primary healthcare model at the eThekwini District of Kwa-Zulu Natal, which is being piloted through the Disseminating Avahan Lessons to South Africa project.
Eastern Cape PEPFAR Liaison
PACT SOUTH AFRICA
07.2010 - 07.2012
- The purpose of this position, the PEPFAR Provincial Liaison (PPL), was to create a point person for liaising between the South African Government (SAG), the U.S Government (USG) and PEPFAR implementing partners with regard to the PEPFAR program in South Africa at the district and provincial levels. This position was working under the technical direction of the USG in close collaboration with Provincial Government, to facilitate the coordination and collaboration among various South African Government (SAG) departments (primarily Health, Social Development, Education, Corrections and Defense), U.S. Government (USG) agencies (primarily the Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Peace Corps and Department of Defense) and PEPFAR implementing partners in the province.
Senior Manager – HIV & AIDS and STIs
Eastern Cape Department of Health – HIV & AIDS and STIs Directorate
01.2007 - 06.2010
- The Senior Manager – HIV & AIDS and STIs position seeks to provide functional and operational leadership of the HIV & AIDS and STIs Health Services in the Eastern Cape Department of Health by ensuring effective and sound Governance, Health Planning, Administration, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, including equitable and efficient utilization of resources, whilst ensuring achievement of planned health outcomes. This position included management of special projects that included; Accreditation of health facilities to provide Comprehensive Care, Management and Treatment of HIV infected patients; and the Implementation of Community-Based Health Care programs through the Expanded Public Works Program as well as Supporting the functioning of the Thuthuzela Care Centers.
Project Manager
Eastern Cape Department of Health – HIV & AIDS and STIs Directorate
01.2006 - 12.2006
- The Project Manager – HIV & AIDS and STIs position seeks to provide the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis and decision-making for the HIV&AIDS program on behalf of the Senior Manager: HIV & AIDS and STIs. Its prime responsibility was to ensure the coordination of governance functions such as risk, internal security, internal audit, and strategic planning while producing the results specified in the Annual Performance Plan, to the required standard of quality within the specified constraints of time and cost through the direct supervision of program staff, the development of performance and accountability and administration & resource management strategies for the roll out of the new HIV&AIDS program policies and concepts.
Project Manager
Western Cape Department of Health – a European Union funded Partnership for the Delivery of Primary Healthcare Project (PDPHCP)
01.2005 - 12.2005
- The Project Manager: Partnerships for the Delivery of Primary Health Care including HIV & AIDS project (EUDPDPHCP) position was seeking to provide strategic leadership of the EU Partnerships for Health including HIV/AIDS Program section in the Western Cape Department of Health by ensuring effective and sound community-based health program planning, administration, management, monitoring and evaluation, including equitable and efficient utilization of resources, whilst ensuring achievement of planned Non-Profit Organizations outcomes through the implementation of the EUDPDPHCP and the Public Works program within the social sector.
Senior Research Scientist
Medical Research Council, National Health Promotion Research and Development Group
02.2002 - 12.2004
- Since joining the Health Promotion Research and Development Group, I have been involved in several research projects. My key responsibilities included: Assist in writing of research proposals, Preparation of research documents for submission to the Ethics Committees; Adaptation, translation and implementation of the intervention programs; Stakeholder Management; Development, adaptation and translation of data collection tools – both qualitative and quantitative; Recruitment and Training of fieldworkers and Data capturers; Management of data entering, editing and tabulation; Writing of Reports – both financial and narrative, Articles and Publications.
Education
Master’s Degree - Public Health
Umea University
Umea, Sweden01.2001
B. Tech - Bio-Medical Technology
Peninsula Technikon
Bellville01.1999
National Diploma - Bio-Medical Technology
Peninsula Technikon
Bellville01.1996
Skills
Health program management
Project/ Program Delivery
Health Financing
Stakeholder Engagement
Capacity Building
Program Budgeting
Evaluation reporting
Resource management
Operational Management
Community Assessment
Team leadership
Affiliations
- Lead Coordinator: Global Fund COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM): I am coordinating the development of the funding request for full C19RM Base Allocation amount of US$80,514,994, and to include C19RM Above Base Allocation for at least US$80,514,994.
- Lead Coordinator: Global Fund Request for Funding Development 2022-2025: I am coordinating the development of the joint HIV, TB & Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSHH) Request for Funding to be submitted to the Global Fund. The funding request/ proposal should be in accordance with the GF Allocation Letter, which stipulates that South Africa has been invited to submit a request for funding for 536,766,626 USD over three years (1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025).
- Member of the Indlela - Behavioural Insights for Better Health External Advisory Board Meeting: The Indlela project aims to Building capacity to design and test nudges and other behavioural solutions to improve the effectiveness of health services and achieve better health outcomes in South Africa. The EAB will review the Indlela Unit’s work program and provide input and guidance taking into account the Indlela unit’s priorities / interests and the HIV prevention and treatment needs of South Africa.
- Member of the Diagonal Interventions to Fast Forward Enhanced Reproductive Health (DIFFER) Policy Advisory Board: The DIFFER project aims to improve sexual and reproductive health services through delivering a combined package of interventions for general population women and female sex workers in Durban South Africa. The PAB will play a key role in enhancing the policy relevance of the project in South Africa.
- Member of the Advisory Group Team, for the Rapid assessment of HIV prevalence and HIV-related risks among People Who Inject Drugs in five South African cities.
- Member of the Peace Corps Program Advisory Committee (PAC): for Community HIV/AIDS Outreach Program (CHOP). PAC is the “voice of key project stakeholders” that helps Peace Corps ensure that it develops credible, realistic and responsive projects and training programs. PAC serves as an advisory body to the Program Managers (APCDs) to design and assess projects.
- Co-Leader for the Key Populations Technical Working Group for the South African HIV&TB Investment Case development: The aim of the Investment Case (IC) is to establish the most cost-effective mix of interventions against HIV and TB for South Africa over the next 20 years, taking into account both current and future levels of technical efficiency.
- Chairperson of the The Sixth South African National HIV Prevalence, Incidence, Behaviour and Communication Survey (SABSSM1 VI) Advisory Committee: The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), in collaboration with a consortium of partners, was implementing this a cross-sectional, population-based household survey designed to provide information on national and sub-national progress towards control of the HIV epidemic in South Africa. The 2022 survey was the sixth wave in the series. SABSSM VI was conducted in all nine provinces among participants of all ages from January 2022 to April 2023.
Certification
Foundation for Professional Development in collaboration with Right to Care & United States Agency for International Development (USAID) - How to set up an ideal Covid-19 Vaccination Centre
PUBLICATIONS
- Nogoduka CM, Subtype C HIV Vaccine candidates under development in South Africa. The AIDS Legal Quarterly, September 2001
- Mbewu AD, Nogoduka CM, Taylor B. Plasma Homocyctein and Coronary Artery Disease. South African Medical Journal, 2003
- Reddy S.P, Mbewu AD, Nogoduka CM. Sexually Transmitted Infections in South Africa – 50 years after Sydney Kark. International Journal of Epidemiology 2003,32:187
- Wingood GM, Reddy P, DiClemente RJ, Nogoduka CM, Braxton N, Mbewu AD, Tom N. HIV Stigma and Mental Health Status among Women Living with HIV in the Western Cape, South Africa. South African Journal of Science, vol.104, 237-240.
- Peter Vranken, Jacky Sallet, Thembi Zungu, Tabisa Bata, Nomonde Rozani, Coceka Nogoduka, Ernest Salia, Thobile Mbengashe. Introduction of a Basic Care Package (BCP) for People Living with HIV in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, 2008-2009. Presented at: Eighteenth International AIDS Conference; 2010; Vienna, Austria. Poster
- C. Nogoduka; K. Mangold; F. Abdullah; E. Marumo; N. Makhunga-Ramfolo, A. Scheibe. The effect of enhanced coordination on the Sex Worker HIV prevention programming: The South African experience. 20th International AIDS Conference, Merlbourne, Australia. 20 - 25 July 2014. Poster presentation.
- Konstant T.L., Rangasami J., Stacey M.J., Stewart, M.L. and Nogoduka, C. Sex workers in South Africa: Methodology for a rapid population size estimation exercise. Supplement to AIDS and Behaviour, July 2014.
- C. Nogoduka, C Mbabazi, J Theunissen, T. Mvuleni, N. Nyoni, L. Enslin, Z Pretorius. Scaling up HTS among OVCY and their families: enhancing the quantity and quality of HIV testing and linkages to care services. 8th SA AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa. 13 – 15 June 2018. Poster Presentation
- M. Mahabane, J. Theunissen, C. Nogoduka, C. Mbabazi. Using SIMS as a quality improvement tool among community-based organizations in South Africa. 8th SA AIDS Conference, Durban, South Africa. 13 – 15 June 2018. Poster Presentation.
- Braimoh Bello, Khumbo Shumba, Pedzisai Ndagurwa, Billia Luwaca, Coceka Nogoduka, Lifutso Motsieloa. 2020. 2019 Global AIDS Monitoring Report: SANAC
- Jochim, J., Cluver, L., Sidloyi, L., Kelly, J., Ornellas, A., Mangalaza, H., Coakley, C., Nogoduka, C., Pillay, M., Nokama, B., George, G., Toska, E., & Teen Advisory Group Eastern Cape (2023). Improving educational and reproductive outcomes for adolescent mothers in South Africa: A cross-sectional analysis towards realising policy goals. Global Public Health, 18(1), Article 2206465.
- M. Isbell, A. Achrekar, C. Stegling, C. Collins, M. Mugabe, C. Nogoduka. Expanding the HIV response to drive broad-based health gains: Six country case studies. Poster Presentation: AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, Germany
Timeline
Senior Technical Adviser: Integrated Health Programmes (HIV, TB, MCWH)
Genesis Analytics seconded to National Department of Health
11.2025 - Current
Consulting · Freelance
Mkhonde Public Health & Development Consulting Services
10.2025 - Current
Advisor: HIV & Pandemics Preparedness & Response
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
09.2023 - 09.2025
Chief Director: Care & Support in Schools
National Department of Basic Education
10.2021 - 08.2023
Consulting · Freelance
Wallice Health & Development Consulting
09.2021 - 12.2021
Acting Chief Executive Officer
South African National AIDS Council Trust (SANAC Trust)
06.2020 - 09.2020
Acting Executive Manager: Strategic Information
South African National AIDS Council Trust (SANAC Trust)
08.2019 - 11.2020
Executive Manager: National Strategic Plan Implementation
South African National AIDS Council Trust (SANAC Trust)
04.2019 - 08.2021
Technical Director: Capacity Development & Support
Family Health International 360 (FHI 360)
08.2016 - 03.2019
National Program Manager
Pact, South Africa
11.2015 - 07.2016
Programs Director
ICAP at Columbia University, South Africa
02.2015 - 10.2015
Program Manager: Care & Treatment
ICAP at Columbia University, South Africa
08.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Technical Officer – SANAC
Family Health International 360 (FHI 360)
10.2012 - 07.2014
Eastern Cape PEPFAR Liaison
PACT SOUTH AFRICA
07.2010 - 07.2012
Senior Manager – HIV & AIDS and STIs
Eastern Cape Department of Health – HIV & AIDS and STIs Directorate
01.2007 - 06.2010
Project Manager
Eastern Cape Department of Health – HIV & AIDS and STIs Directorate
01.2006 - 12.2006
Project Manager
Western Cape Department of Health – a European Union funded Partnership for the Delivery of Primary Healthcare Project (PDPHCP)
01.2005 - 12.2005
Senior Research Scientist
Medical Research Council, National Health Promotion Research and Development Group
02.2002 - 12.2004
National Diploma - Bio-Medical Technology
Peninsula Technikon
B. Tech - Bio-Medical Technology
Peninsula Technikon
Master’s Degree - Public Health
Umea University