FEZILE PAUL NKUNA
Witbank
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with extensive expertise in clinical care, public health practice, and capacity building. Demonstrates proficiency in data management and reporting, stakeholder engagement, and quality improvement strategies to enhance patient outcomes and strengthen health systems. Adept at leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating health interventions in resource-limited settings. Committed to advancing community outreach through the design and delivery of health education programmes, while supporting research and policy development for evidence-based decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Professional Nurse
Aids Healthcare Foundation
Witbank, Mpumalanga
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Provision of promotive, preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic services as per Primary Health Care package of services, Adult Primary Care (APC) and Advanced Clinical Care (ACC).
- Use of clinical algorithms as per latest updated STGs/EDL, APC and ACC Clinical Guidelines for management of chronic communicable diseases such as HIV, AIDS and TB, and non-communicable diseases.
- Screening of HIV positive clients at every visit for TB (DS-TB and MDR-TB) and STI and integrate HIV, TB and STI services in co-morbid clients.
Clinical Nurse Mentor
Anova Health Institute
Phalaborwa, Limpopo
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Supporting the Department of Health and collaboration with other NGOs on the implementation of the CCMCT program
- Facilitating integration of different CCMCT services
- Monitoring and reviewing of progress weekly to targets with a clear plan of action for support, supervision and training of Anova staff on HIV,TB management of records.
- Provision of Direct Management and Nursing management of clients with minor alignments
- Development of Quality Improvement plans to facilities
- Identify program support needs at facilities
- Provision of mentorship and training to DOH staff.
- Clinical Management of Complicated ART patients
- Initiating and organizing internal training and workshops based on training.
Project Coordinator
Institute of Health Programs and Systems
Tzaneen
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Coordinating all MSM (Men who have sex with men) program activities in the Mopani District.
- Facilitate implementation of PrEP on a district level.
- Facilitate PrEP training to DOH staff and sensitization training on Key Population
- Reporting and compliance monitoring
- Attending strategic meetings and establishing strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
- Responded promptly to client queries, boosting customer satisfaction levels.
Professional Nurse
Botlokwa Hospital Gateway Clinic
Polokwane
02.2017 - 07.2021
- Provide quality comprehensive health care, preventative, curative and rehabilitative services for clients and communities.
- Ensure proper utilization and safe keeping of basic medical equipment, surgical and pharmaceuticals stock.
- Provide direct and indirect support of nursing staff and give guidance
- Ensure proper implementation of National core standards.
- Provide personalized patient care, including hygiene, mobility assistance, and comfort measures.
Community Service Professional Nurse
LOUIS TRICHARDT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Louis Trichardt, Limpopo
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Practice nursing duties according to the scope of practice of a Professional Nurse and Midwife, under the supervision of a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
Education
Master of Public Health - Environmental Epidemiology
University of Johannesburg
08.2025 -
Postgraduate Diploma in Public health - Applied health Statistics
University of Johannesburg
01.2023 - 12.2023
Diploma - Nursing (General, Community, Psychiatric) and Midwifery
Limpopo College of Nursing
06.2016
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Majeje High School
PhalaborwaSkills
- Clinical Expertise – Comprehensive patient care, treatment adherence support, and case management in HIV/TB
- Capacity Building & Mentorship – Training, mentoring, and supervising healthcare workers and community health teams
- Data Management & Reporting – Skilled in data collection, analysis, and reporting to stakeholders and funding partners
- Stakeholder Engagement – Collaboration with government health departments, NGOs, and international donors
- Quality Improvement – Implementation of strategies to improve patient outcomes and strengthen health systems
- Community Outreach – Design and delivery of community-based health education and awareness programs
- Research & Policy Support – Supporting operational research, policy development, and evidence-based decision-making
- Leadership & Coordination – Leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating health interventions in resource-limited settings
Certification
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention 2021
- Basic HIV Course for Health Care Professionals- 2022
- HIV AND AIDS Care & Counselling -2019
- NIMART Mentorship - 2019
- Nurse Initiated Management of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (NIMART)- 2019
- Clinical Management of Oral PrEP 2019
- Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)- 2015
PERSONAL DETAILS
English
Sotho
Xitsonga
isiZulu
Tshivenda
Isiswati
References
- C, Maluleke, Program Manager, 0828271973, Anova Health Institute
- M, Ntuli, Program Manager, 0718647277, Institute of Health Programs and Systems
- J, Mathebula, Sub-district Manager, 0722493492, Anova Health Institute
Legal & Regulatory Knowledge
- National Health Act 61 of 2003.
- Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
- .Nursing Act 33 of 2005.
- Mental Health Act 17 of 2002
- Patients’ and children’s rights.
- Batho Pele Principles.
- 10 national AYFS standards.
- Protection of LGBT rights based on Section 9 of the constitution
Timeline
Master of Public Health - Environmental Epidemiology
University of Johannesburg
08.2025 -
Professional Nurse
Aids Healthcare Foundation
07.2025 - 09.2025
Postgraduate Diploma in Public health - Applied health Statistics
University of Johannesburg
01.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Nurse Mentor
Anova Health Institute
01.2022 - 02.2025
Project Coordinator
Institute of Health Programs and Systems
07.2020 - 12.2022
Professional Nurse
Botlokwa Hospital Gateway Clinic
02.2017 - 07.2021
Community Service Professional Nurse
LOUIS TRICHARDT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
02.2016 - 01.2017
Diploma - Nursing (General, Community, Psychiatric) and Midwifery
Limpopo College of Nursing
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12
Majeje High School