Dr Luvuyo Bayeni
Senior Manager
Pretoria
Summary
Adept at strategic planning and project management, spearhead transformative initiatives at the National Department of Health, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder trust.
12-year leadership experience, underscored by effective communication and negotiation skills, significantly improved company performance and expanded global presence, showcasing a results-driven approach and a commitment to excellence.
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Director
National Department of Health
7 2023 - Current
- Transformed corporate culture by promoting values of teamwork, innovation, integrity, and excellence across all levels of organization.
- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to build trust, drive collaboration, and secure buy-in for business initiatives.
- Mentoring executive team members for professional development and succession planning.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing service improvement initiatives and proactively addressing feedback.
- Improved overall company performance by establishing clear goals, objectives, and strategies.
- Deliver shareholder value through consistent financial performance marked by increased revenues, profitability, and market share.
- Oversee comprehensive risk management activities that safeguarded company assets while minimizing exposure to potential threats.
- Mentored executive team members for professional development and succession planning
Clinical Manager
Eastern Cape Department of Health
08.2012 - 06.2023
- Managed 22 employees with various personalities and from different cultures for large 74-bed District Hospital and 120-bed O & G unit in Regional hospital
- Worked with nurse manager to develop nursing staff through education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities with resultant improved staff morale and retention
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations and standards, maintaining full accreditation status promoting development of interdisciplinary care plans.
- Implemented cost-effective quality improvement initiatives that led to measurable improvements in patient satisfaction scores.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
Technical Advisor
MEC of Health
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring optimal integration of new technologies and systems whilst serving as primary point of contact for triaging technical issues
- Enhanced system performance by conducting thorough technical assessments and providing expert recommendations with technical oversight for project fulfillments
- Served as key liaison between clients and internal teams, facilitating clear communication on project requirements and deliverables.
- Championed innovation within organization by staying abreast of emerging technologies and identifying opportunities for strategic implementation.
- Promoted adherence to industry standards and best practices within organization, elevating overall operational excellence.
- Cultivated technical expertise concerning at-issue products by reviewing up-to-date documents and source code.
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Eastern Cape Department of Health
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed high-performing teams to successfully execute corporate objectives and drive organizational success.
- Established key strategic partnerships with industry leaders to enhance business development opportunities.
- Oversaw major infrastructure upgrades to support rapid growth while minimizing downtime or disruptions to existing services.
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices.
- Drove continuous improvement by fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and open communication across all levels of organization.
- Implemented comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats and safeguard company's assets and interests
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Education
Masters In Business Administration - Business Administration
Nelson Mandela University
Gqebera, South Africa 02.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor Of Medicine And Surgery - Health Sciences
Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA)
Pretoria, South Africa 02.1999 - 03.2006
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Issues resolution & Negotiation
Project Management
Resource/Capital Management
Strategies and goals
Strategic planning
Accomplishments
South African Medical Association Special Award 2022
Eastern Cape Sports Awards 2023
Eastern Cape Academy of Sports Board member (Medical Commissioner) for six years
Boxing South Africa Board Memeber appointed May 2024
Conference Panel of Speakers (Discovery Health and South African Academy of Family Physicians)
Affiliations
South African Medical Association
South African Sports Medicine Association
Health Professional Council of South Africa
Languages
Xhosa
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate (B2)
Sotho
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tswana
Intermediate (B1)
Zulu
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Technical Advisor
MEC of Health
11.2019 - 11.2021
Acting Chief Executive Officer
Eastern Cape Department of Health
06.2018 - 10.2019
Masters In Business Administration - Business Administration
Nelson Mandela University
02.2018 - 12.2020
Clinical Manager
Eastern Cape Department of Health
08.2012 - 06.2023
Bachelor Of Medicine And Surgery - Health Sciences
Medical University of Southern Africa (MEDUNSA)
02.1999 - 03.2006
Chief Director
National Department of Health
7 2023 - Current
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