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Masala Gladys Silinda

Project Management Practitioner
Gardens

Summary

Twenty (20) years’ experience in the health sector at local and national level. Experience as a middle manager in policy development and monitoring and evaluation at National Department of Health. Have experience in project management at a national level. Exceptional experience data management and surveillances at a National level. Led and coordinated National TB Prevalence Survey project to assist the department to understand the TB disease patterns. In possession of a post graduate diploma in Project Management and a Masters degree in Business management from the accredited college of Business -MANCOSA (Management College of South Africa) . Four (4) Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery Sciences from an accredited College of Nursing (Venda Nursing college), Nursing Training and Administration from University of the North (Turfloop) , Human Resource Development from UNISA and Master’s degree in Business Administration, from the most prestigious management college of business management -MANCOSA (Management College of South Africa). Hold a valid South African drivers licence. Ability to plan, work independently and as part of a team as well as working in an unstructured and structured environment. Have the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders internally and externally.

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.

Talented Deputy Director well-versed in grant writing, financial administration and program management. Adept at leading teams, building relationships and driving growth. Skilled in organizing projects, schedules, and groups of paid and volunteer workers.

Experienced Deputy Director eager to modernize function and advance key agendas. Offering [Number] years of leadership experience at the [Description] level. Skilled problem-solver, planner and change-manager.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid foundation in managing projects and coordinating teams to ensure successful outcomes. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and implementing strategic improvements. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, with focus on effective communication and problem-solving.

Hardworking Deputy Director familiar with best practices of [Area]. Veteran department and program leader with [Number] years of progressive experience. Ready to apply expertise and strengths to new role with skills to contribute to improving [Area].

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Director

National Department of Health
02.2017 - Current
  • Monitoring and Evaluation, Trainings and Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs): National Department of Health - Pretoria
  • Developed TB Prevalence Survey Research project plans to assist the TB programme to understand the disease patterns.
  • Drafted the project implementation Plan (PIP) for the to ensure alignment of the project plan, time and scope of the Survey.
  • Developed a list of all stakeholders who would benefit, involved in the project or affected by the project.
  • Developed project schedule and oversee the project to ensure that projects are delivered on time, in budget and scope to the required quality standard.
  • Identify human, financial and material resources to be used in the TB prevalence survey project
  • Estimate the time taken to finalise each task and schedule the tasks accordingly
  • Manage and supervise the team working various tasks
  • Develop a scope statement that clearly defines what is included and excludes from the project.
  • Developed GANT chart for monitoring the survey project
  • Develop the project charter that outlines the project’s purpose, objectives, stakeholders, and high-level requirements for approval by the senior management.
  • Develop a scope statement that clearly defines what is included and excludes from the project
  • Schedule regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and next steps
  • Developed a risk assessment register and
  • Work with National Institute for Communicable diseases (NICD), National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) and Primary Health Care facilities to ensure smooth implementation of the Prevalence Survey.
  • Manage user access accounts to the Electronic Drug Resistant (EDRWeb) TB Register
  • Generate EDRWeb data export on quarterly basis for import into DIHS
  • Compile project report for submission to senior management team.
  • Track the survey expenditure against the budget, developed risks register and mitigating strategies.
  • Contract ending in September 2026

Assistant Director

National Department of Health
07.2009 - 02.2017
  • TB Programme Coordination and Training : National Department of Health, Pretoria
  • Communicate effectively with TB/HIV programmes coordinators in provinces, districts and sub-districts.
  • Developed training project scope and timelines
  • Identify and document potential risks and impact
  • Create a risk management plan that outlines mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
  • Liaise and collaborate with TB/HIV programmes stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
  • Developed basic TB training manual for training of clinicians
  • Conducted training needs analysis to establish the training interventions to be implemented
  • Consolidated provincial training plans into an integrated national training plan.
  • Represented the directorate in the Departmental Skill Development Committee (DSDC)
  • Approves and signs departmental skill plan and employees

Assistant Director

National Department of Health
08.2007 - 06.2009
  • Project Management: National Department of Health: Pretoria
  • Oversee coordination of the Human Resource for Health project within the National Department of Health funded by Canadian International Donor Agency (CIDA).
  • Liaise and collaborate with programmes stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally
  • Develop project reporting framework for approval by senior management team and Project Steering Committee.
  • Organised and participated the activities of the project steering committee meetings.
  • Generated and drafted narrative and financial progress reports on monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Attended to project challenges and bottlenecks to ensure that the deliverable are on time.
  • Developed risk register, monitor and report risks to the project steering committee.
  • Communicated with various stakeholders internally as well as externally including management, project management team, project steering committee and Donor foundered staff.
  • Tracked project expenditure against the project budget to ensure that the project is delivered on time within the given budget.
  • Monitor project deliverables to ensure timely delivery and within the budget.
  • Supervise and monitor performance of the project implementation staff.

Senior Training Officer

South African Military Health Service (SAMHS)
05.2002 - 07.2007
  • Facilitation of four (4) year nursing diploma in nursing and midwifery science training course.
  • Compile and mark assessments for the training programme
  • Liaise and collaborate with nursing stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
  • Attend nursing training meetings and symposiums.
  • Compiled progress training reports on quarterly basis and at the end of the training year
  • Facilitate nursing and midwifery science practical sessions in hospitals and primary health facilities – focusing on primary prevention of STIs, TB, HIV and non-communicable diseases.

Professional Nurse

Bronkhorstspruit Local Municipality
03.1996 - 04.2002
  • Patient and Data Management , Bronkhorstspruit Local Municipality
  • Provide primary health care including TB and HIV management and Sexually transmitted Infection (STI)
  • Provide maternal, neonatal and paediatric services
  • Compile monthly and quarterly clinic statistics for reporting to the sub-district
  • Provide health care education related to prevention of STIs, communicable and non-communicable diseases.
  • Provide family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention strategies including i.e. condoms and Prep
  • Conduct mortality and clinic file audits to ensure complete and accurate recording of patients clinical folders and registers.
  • Participate in clinic data review meetings and other data review activities.
  • Validate and verify data before it is reported to the next level

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management

Management College of South Africa (MANCOSA)
Johannesburg
12.2012

Master’s in Business Administration - undefined

Management College of South Africa (MANCOSA)
Johannesburg
12.2011

BTech degree - Human Resource development

University of South Africa
Pretoria
12.2010

Degree - Nursing Education and Administration

University of the North
Polokwane
12.1995

Diploma - Nursing and Midwifery Science

Venda Nursing College
Thohoyandou
12.1993

Skills

Project management

Program coordination

Data analysis

Financial management

Organizational development

Budget development

Program implementation

Negotiation

Excellent communication

References

  • Charity, Mashabane, charity.mashabane@health.gov.za, 083 256 9672, National Department of Health (TB Programme &E)
  • Tshamano, Mamphodo, Tshamano.mamphodo@health.gov.za, 012 395 8604, 060 794-1452, National Department of Health (TB Global Fund), Office Tel
  • Livhuwani, Mukondeleli, livhuwani.mukondeleli@health.gov.za, 0828054546, National Department of Health

Timeline

Deputy Director

National Department of Health
02.2017 - Current

Assistant Director

National Department of Health
07.2009 - 02.2017

Assistant Director

National Department of Health
08.2007 - 06.2009

Senior Training Officer

South African Military Health Service (SAMHS)
05.2002 - 07.2007

Professional Nurse

Bronkhorstspruit Local Municipality
03.1996 - 04.2002

Diploma - Nursing and Midwifery Science

Venda Nursing College

Degree - Nursing Education and Administration

University of the North

BTech degree - Human Resource development

University of South Africa

Master’s in Business Administration - undefined

Management College of South Africa (MANCOSA)

Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management

Management College of South Africa (MANCOSA)
Masala Gladys SilindaProject Management Practitioner