Hi, I’m
LORATO CHARITY MAHURA
Senior Health Promotion And Behavior Change Specialist
Pretoria,GP
Summary
Experienced senior public health and social development professional with 30+ years in health promotion, policy development, and program implementation. Demonstrated success in creating national frameworks for chronic disease prevention and tobacco control. Skilled in strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and project management. Holds an MBA and National School of Government SMS Pre-entry Certificate.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in managing organizational operations and strategic planning. Successfully led initiatives that streamlined processes and improved departmental efficiency. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
32
years of professional experience
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
4
Languages
Work History
National Department of Health
Deputy Director: Health Promotion, Provincial Support & Tobacco Control
03.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Reviewed and led implementation of the National Health Promotion Policy and Strategy.
- Developed national behavioural change communication frameworks.
- Coordinated national multisectoral engagement to reduce chronic disease risk factors.
- Led legislative processes for the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill (2018–2025).
- Supported provinces in capacity building and implementation of health promotion programmes.
- Oversaw financial and human resource planning for national programmes.
- Represented the Department in regional and global health promotion forums.
- National spokesperson for World Health Conference on Tobacco or Health.
- Co-authored the National Health Promotion Policy and Strategy (2015–2019).
- Member: WHO FCTC Global Adult Tobacco Survey Advisory Committee.
- Contributor: National Strategic Plan on Non-Communicable Diseases (2022–2027).
North West Department of Health
Deputy Director: Provincial Health Promotion Coordinator
06.2004 - 02.2012
Job overview
- Supported implementation of HP policy in four districts and a tertiary hospital.
- Delivered extensive training for health workers on health promotion and risk communication.
- Developed model for public health promotion during the FIFA 2010 World Cup.
Northern Cape Department of Health
Chief Community Liaison Officer
05.2001 - 05.2004
Job overview
- Designed PMTCT communication protocol; supported district capacity development.
- Managed media and community mobilisation for HIV/AIDS education.
Gauteng Department of Health
Chief Community Liaison Officer: Health Promotion
06.1997 - 05.2001
Job overview
- Developed health education tools and led intersectoral initiatives on child safety and oral health.
Social Worker
01.1996 - 12.1997
Job overview
- Dept. of Correctional Services (1996–1997)
- NICRO (1993–1996)
- Dept. of Welfare (1993)
Administration Clerk
01.1993 - 12.1993
Job overview
- Dept. of Welfare (1993)
- Lesedi Co-operative (1987)
Education
North-West University
Master of Business Administration from General Management
University Overview
Dissertation: A Managerial Investigation into LGBT Needs in Ngaka Modiri Molema District
University of the Western Cape
Diploma in Social Work IV
University Overview
Modules: Psychology, Sociology, Community Social Work
UNISA – Centre for Business Management
One-Year Programme in Business Management
UNISA – Centre for Business Management
Labour Relations Certificate
University Overview
Duration: 6 Months
Goronyane High School
Matric from Grade 12
Skills
Strategic policy formulation
Certification
Nyukela Public Service Pre-entry Certificate (SMS Level), National School of Government (Online), 03/29/23
Other Roles
- Social Worker, Dept. of Correctional Services, 1996–1997
- Social Worker, NICRO, 1993–1996
- Social Worker, Dept. of Welfare, 1993
- Administration Clerk, Dept. of Welfare, 1993
- Administration Clerk, Lesedi Co-operative, 1987
Short Courses Training
- Tobacco Industry Monitoring & Advocacy – ATIM (2019)
- Tobacco Tax Modelling – UCT/WHO FCTC (2018)
- Risk Management & Communication – PALAMA (2012)
- Monitoring & Evaluation – SAMDI (2007)
- PMTCT Communication Strategy – NDoH (2003)
- Health Promotion – WITS (1997)
- Job Evaluation Workshop – PALAMA (2014)
- Business Writing, Gender Sensitivity, Conflict Mediation, HIV/AIDS Advocacy
Leadership Advocacy Roles
- Technical Lead: National Tobacco Control Programme
- Co-author: Health Promotion Policy & Strategy (2015–2019)
- National Coordinator: WHO World No Tobacco Day & related campaigns
- Founding Member: Kimberley Rape Crisis Centre
- Former Regional Chair: Northern Cape Young Women’s Network
Professional Affiliations Contributions
- Delegate: Beijing NGO Forum on Women
- Member: WHO FCTC Implementation and Country Reporting Teams
- Campus Radio News Reader and Residence Representative, UWC
Dependants
2
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7103290728083
- Age: 54
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08 (EB)
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Timeline
Deputy Director: Health Promotion, Provincial Support & Tobacco Control
National Department of Health
03.2012 - Current
Deputy Director: Provincial Health Promotion Coordinator
North West Department of Health
06.2004 - 02.2012
Chief Community Liaison Officer
Northern Cape Department of Health
05.2001 - 05.2004
Chief Community Liaison Officer: Health Promotion
Gauteng Department of Health
06.1997 - 05.2001
Social Worker
01.1996 - 12.1997
Administration Clerk
01.1993 - 12.1993
University of the Western Cape
Diploma in Social Work IV
03.1993
UNISA – Centre for Business Management
One-Year Programme in Business Management
03.2001
UNISA – Centre for Business Management
Labour Relations Certificate
08.1998
Goronyane High School
Matric from Grade 12
01.1988
North-West University
Master of Business Administration from General Management
05.2012
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