KATHRYN GRAMMER
Cape Town
Summary
Results-driven health system leader with over 30 years of experience in line management and service delivery within challenging environments. Proven expertise in collaboration and motivational leadership to enhance primary health care and hospital services through effective teamwork. Committed to fostering personal and population development to achieve societal potential.
Overview
2
2
Languages
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director: Campus Health Services
Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch
02.2025 - Current
- Oversaw the development and implementation of comprehensive business strategies to meet long-term objectives.
- LLed strategic planning initiatives, driving organisational growth and enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
- Streamlined operational processes through the integration of lean management principles, resulting in cost savings and improved efficiency.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and excellence across all levels of the organisation.
- Directed multi-disciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and maximising individual strengths to achieve project goals.
- Established performance metrics and monitoring systems, enhancing accountability and performance across the organisation.
- Determined performance goals for departmental employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching milestones.
- Chaired high-level meetings, effectively communicating complex information and facilitating consensus among senior executives.
- Developed strategies and policies that addressed organisational needs and facilitated ongoing improvements.
- Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting training and risk assessments.
- Developed and maintained partnerships with external agencies, enhancing service delivery and expanding market reach.
- Coordinated with HR to recruit, train, and develop new staff, aligning with company standards.
- Spearheaded promotional campaigns, coordinating with marketing to maximise reach and engagement.
District Health Manager
Western Cape Government Health
Cape Town
04.2008 - 12.2024
- Led MDT to provide quality, comprehensive, person-centred district health services in acute and specialist TB hospitals, primary health care facilities and home and community-based care.
- Managed partnerships with private sector, not-for-profit organisations and higher education institutions to enhance health service delivery and community health outcomes.
- Collaborated with inter-sectoral partners and governmental sectors to align health objectives with community needs and priorities.
- Operational responsibility for health service delivery in a quarter of the City of Cape Town Health District
- Monitoring and evaluation of district and departmental plan predetermined objectives, quality assurance and clinical services governance.
- Managed recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of staff, building a skilled and motivated healthcare team.
- Oversaw compliance with healthcare regulations and standards, safeguarding patient safety and organisational integrity.
- Reviewed and updated operational policies and procedures, improving healthcare delivery processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Manager Medical Services: False Bay Hospital
Western Cape Government Health
Fish Hoek Cape Town
02.2003 - 03.2008
- Executed strategic planning and operational oversight for comprehensive health services addressing quadruple burden of disease in diverse community.
- Oversaw clinical services governance, ensuring quality assurance and continuous medical development for all health professionals.
- Managed operations for 76-bed district hospital, optimising staff deployment and resource allocation.
- Corporate governance functions: Budgeting, Supply Chain Management, People Management, Infrastructure and Facilities Management.
Principal Medical Officer
Clothing Industry Bargaining Council Health Care Fund
Cape Town
11.1994 - 09.2001
- Led multi-disciplinary teams to enhance collaboration and patient care.
- Performed clinical and managerial functions to support operations in a staff-model health maintenance organisation.
- Health systems experience with public sector partnerships
- Collaborated with team members and independently resolved complex issues to enhance service delivery.
- Delivered primary health care services to clothing industry health care workers and their dependents.
- Organized and prioritized work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner.
Senior House Officer at Livingstone Hospital
Eastern Cape Government Health
Port Elizabeth / Gbherha
01.1994 - 09.1994
- Engaged with the Department of Internal Medicine to support patient care initiatives
- Adhered to hospital policy and infections control procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately, adhering to hospital protocols and patient care standards.
- Managed emergency situations with calm and efficiency, providing critical care to stabilise patients.
Intern / House Officer Livingstone Hospital
Eastern Cape Government Health
Port Elizabeth / Gbherha
01.1993 - 12.1993
- Statutory post-graduation training to register as an Independent Health Professional with South African Health Professions Council MP 399302
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Cape Town
Cape Town12-1992
Post-Graduate Diploma - Health Management
University of Cape Town
Cape Town06-2005
Masters of Philosophy - Development Policy and Practice
University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela School of Governance
Cape Town04-2019
Skills
- Strategic planning & policy development
- Health services management
- Business development
- Decision Making
- Critical thinking
- Solution-focused
- Adaptability
- Team building and training
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Collaborative
- Customer Service
- Cultural awareness
- Self-Awareness
- Ethical Leadership
- Creativity
- Relationship-building
REFERENCES
References available upon request
HOBBIES
Gardening, reading current affairs, film, art, travelling, photography, birding, camping, swimming
LANGUAGES
- English
- Afrikaans
Languages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Senior Director: Campus Health Services
Stellenbosch University
02.2025 - Current
District Health Manager
Western Cape Government Health
04.2008 - 12.2024
Manager Medical Services: False Bay Hospital
Western Cape Government Health
02.2003 - 03.2008
Principal Medical Officer
Clothing Industry Bargaining Council Health Care Fund
11.1994 - 09.2001
Senior House Officer at Livingstone Hospital
Eastern Cape Government Health
01.1994 - 09.1994
Intern / House Officer Livingstone Hospital
Eastern Cape Government Health
01.1993 - 12.1993
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery -
University of Cape Town
Post-Graduate Diploma - Health Management
University of Cape Town
Masters of Philosophy - Development Policy and Practice
University of Cape Town, Nelson Mandela School of Governance