DINGIWE M MAKOLA
Mamelodi, Pretoria
Summary
Accomplished Public Health Researcher and Academic based in Pretoria, with a Master's degree in Public Health. Experienced in research committee participation and student liaison, enhancing program transparency and engagement through effective communication. Skilled in data collection and analysis to inform initiatives and improve outcomes. Promotes cross-sector collaboration and risk communication to advance public health objectives.
Overview
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Language
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Student and Member of University of Pretoria Research Committee
University of Pretoria
Pretoria
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated planning and execution of Research Day, enhancing engagement between students and faculty.
- Represented student interests in monthly research committee meetings, ensuring effective communication of student perspectives.
- Acted as liaison between students and faculty, facilitating effective communication.
- Contribute to the aims of the MPH Research Committee, solicit inputs, and convey program decisions and rationale to students.
- Supported initiatives of Research Committee at University of Pretoria: School of Public Health & Health Systems.
Laboratory Assistant (analyst)
Mthembu Labs
, Limpopo
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Sample reception and processing.
- Test implementation.
- Follow and implemented standard procedures for laboratory protocols, improving reproducibility and reliability of experimental
- Results across the division.
- Result insertion, printing, and validation.
- Accurate logging of patient registration forms onto computerized database system used for reports, medical aid, or patient
- Payments.
- Managed stationery orders to maintain resource availability for timely service delivery.
- Supported office operations by performing essential administrative tasks.
Administrator: Compliance Officer (Volunteer Role)
BKN Holdings
Pretoria East
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Oversee the implementation of the National Health Act 61 of 2003 for the mortuary facilities in terms of waste management
- Supervise mortuary staff in terms of the implementation of the National Health Act 61 of 2003 in relation to regulation and
- Mortuary facilities, including handling of biological waste, occupational health and safety, hygiene management, and
- Transportation of human remains within South Africa.
- Implement the Regulations Relating to the Management of Human Remains, R. No. 363 of 22 May 2013, including liaising with
- Different embassies regarding repatriation and compliance of human remains.
- Liaise from time to time with City of Tshwane Health Inspectors for recommendations and directives regarding regulation
- Amendments and implementation thereof during COVID-19 and to date.
- Liaise with the Department of Health regarding permission to export human remains.
- Organised and managed office administration processes by obtaining correct documents, ensuring compliance, and following
- Proper procedures.
- Oversaw daily office administration tasks and reporting, including updating the mortuary register through data capturing and
- Report writing.
- And hygiene, adherence to health and safety measures by officials with regard to handling of human remains, storage of human
- Remains, and transportation of human remains.
Education
Masters - Public Health
University of Pretoria
Gauteng, South Africa12-2025
Post Graduate Diplima - Public Health
University of Pretoria
Gauteng, South Africa12-2024
BSc Life Sciences - Microbiology and Genetics
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa12-2018
Grade 12 -
Edendale Independent High School
Pretoria, South Africa12-2012
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Biostatistics
- Stata
- QGIS
- Data Collection
- Evidence synthesis
- Disease surveillance
- Outbreak investigation
- Programme Planning and Implementation
- Policy analysis and compliance
- Report Writing
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Risk communication
- Scientific translation
Languages
Afrikaans
Intermediate
B1
Accomplishments
- Published in Leading Scientific Journal, Applications of Artificial Intelligence in infectious disease surveillance in Sub-Saharan Africa, a scoping review.
- Appointed a member of the Research Committee, Appointed a member of the Research Committee on behalf of Post Graduate Students for the School of Health Sciences and Public Health.
Custom
- Career Interest / Passion
- Learning opportunities
Timeline
Research Student and Member of University of Pretoria Research Committee
University of Pretoria
01.2025 - Current
Laboratory Assistant (analyst)
Mthembu Labs
01.2022 - 04.2022
Administrator: Compliance Officer (Volunteer Role)
BKN Holdings
01.2019 - 12.2021
Masters - Public Health
University of Pretoria
Post Graduate Diplima - Public Health
University of Pretoria
BSc Life Sciences - Microbiology and Genetics
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Grade 12 -
Edendale Independent High School