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MELITA ZIPPORAH MAFETO
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MELITA ZIPPORAH MAFETO

Centurion,GP

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Clinical Research Trial Data AssociateFacility Data Quality MentorRegional Data Monitoring & Evaluation OfficerData Management OfficerProgram Data Officer

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Hybrid
Location: Centurion, GP, ZA
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

199000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionFlexible work hoursPaid sick leavePersonal development programs

Summary

A dynamic undergraduate specializing in Public Finance and Accounting, with a strong foundation in research focused on social and public health issues. Committed to addressing the social determinants influencing healthcare systems, aiming to drive impactful policy changes and foster innovative solutions for enhanced health system integration. Over five years of extensive experience in data design, collection, analysis, and visualization across various platforms, including Department of Health information systems and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), cultivating a results-oriented mindset dedicated to implementing targeted interventions that yield measurable outcomes. Proven ability to leverage data-driven insights to support clinical governance and improve healthcare delivery in both public sector and pharmaceutical contexts.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Research Trial Data Associate

Bio Analytical Research Company
Johannesburg
09.2024 - 03.2026
  • Performing a comprehensive study data management task, including data review, query generation, review, and resolution
  • Review of study set-up test data, modelling of data transfer for protocol alignment, and Reporting
  • Work hand in hand with Program Manager and Laboratory Technicians to ensure data accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Perform ongoing study data reconciliation of all data streams (MediTech and LDMS for the sample storage report
  • Attend study-related meeting to review data-related discrepancies.
  • Generate the lab resulting report for data validation and cleaning.
  • Share daily, weekly/monthly data review with stakeholders.
  • Conducted data analysis to support bioanalytical method validation and development.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project completion and compliance, including BioNTech Global clinical trials and PHRU HIV prevention vaccine trials.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased data accuracy and reduced turnaround times.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing efficient project management tools.

Facility Data Quality Mentor

Right To Care
Pretoria
05.2023 - 03.2024
  • Support the implementation of the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine, accelerate development against the pandemic threat, and support the roll-out of public health facilities using the Electronic Vaccination Data System.
  • Ensure all nurses and data capturers are trained on EVDS.
  • Ensure the correct application of EVDS credentials at the facility level and support the reduction in paper-based vaccination.
  • Support the training of EVDs and undocumented citizens.
  • Ensure all nurses and data capturers are trained on EVDS.
  • Monitor weekly and monthly performance and report back to the facility, sub-district, and district.
  • Responsible for routine validation, including data quality audits and verifications
  • Provide supervision of data capturers.
  • Support the DOH Provincial and District Information Management Team and implementation of all health information systems as defined by the National Department of Health (NDoH), including data analytics.
  • Provide ongoing capacity building to Data Capturers on EVDS and data management principles and processes.
  • Support DOH in the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the COVID-19 dashboard.
  • Maintain records of program and project data, lessons learned, and best practices, and disseminate information

Regional Data Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Shout-It-Now HIV Prevention Services
Pretoria
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Support the implementation of the HIV prevention program performance and outcomes (HTS, PrEP, and GBV for the AGYW as a community-based intervention service funded by CDC and PEPFAR.
  • Implement the core functions of the M&E Framework and Plan at the program level, district, and provincial level to ensure project and funding objectives achievement.
  • A) Inputs – Resources used
  • B) Activities – Action/Intervention implemented
  • C) Outputs – Results measured from the intervention
  • D) Outcomes – Short-term and medium-term project goals and effects of the intervention are achievable
  • Review and monitor monthly performance against the approved targets.
  • Use data quality assessment tools to provide capacity building, data quality assurance, and the reporting process.
  • Support the lead and reporting of donor indicators in health information systems, e.g., DATIM.
  • Support the lead and reporting of the donor data indicator set in CBIMS.
  • Trained team members on best practices in monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
  • Led initiatives to improve reporting accuracy and compliance with donor requirements, such as SQL, and the internal data collection platform SMART.
  • Conducted regular field visits to assess program implementation quality and outcomes.
  • Communicated key findings to decision-makers, influencing strategic direction based on evidence-based analysis.
  • Streamlined reporting procedures for improved efficiency and information dissemination.
  • Supported the design of program interventions, informed by data-driven insights.

Data Management Officer

USAID TB South Africa Project
Pretoria
03.2017 - 03.2021
  • Analyse project data to measure achievement against the Project Management Performance (PMP)
  • Developed and implemented program clinical data collection tools through an innovative method to improve data efficiency and accuracy
  • Analyze, share, and apply field data to improve clinical and program management to develop quality improvement plans
  • Provide on-site technical data review, engagement, and supervision in all project-supported districts to support DoH facility-based patient management systems (TIER.Net).
  • Facilitated monthly and quarterly facility and hospital data review, and developed data validation plans and quality improvements.
  • Support the implementation of NDOH mainstream data information systems (TIER.Net, DHIS, EDR-Web) to ensure sustainability in the integrated TB/HIV program
  • Present evidence-based performance to measure achievement against the program targets (PMP)
  • Facilitated the pilot and roll-out of the new TB Rapid Diagnosed test (LF-LAM) in all program-supported districts
  • Support with on-site training to intensify capacity building for district managers, primary health care managers, and facility data capture.
  • University Research Co., LLC (URC-SA)

Program Data Officer

Aquity Innovation
Pretoria
08.2013 - 02.2017
  • Led management and field staff in the implementation of program logic models and data collection tools to monitor and evaluate program intervention tailored to the Children Service Directory (CSD)
  • Implemented a capacity-building plan for project sub-recipient partners to increase the feasibility of coordinating OVC program services against the National Action Plan
  • Prepared monthly support visits and led data gathering for verification, analysis using Microsoft Excel, and qualitative research, resulting in programmatic decision-making
  • Compiled monthly and quarterly reports to the funder (PEPFAR decision-making) on program performance in a timely fashion
  • Ensure completeness, consistency, and accuracy of all data, and that qualitative information is reported and captured.
  • Led the evaluation assessment of tuberculosis in the cross-border countries, Mozambique, Lesotho, Swaziland, and South Africa (MOLESWASA) for miners, ex-miners, and their families through the WORLD BANK TB in the Mining Project
  • Facilitated discussion with the National, Provincial, and District Department of Social Development on the introduction and implementation of the re-development of the Children's Service Directory
  • Coordinated and facilitated training to the sub-recipients (NPOs) funded by the department on the comprehensive package of services offered to children.

Education

Online eLearning Data Management Courses - Public Health

USAID ELearning Global Health Programs
Johannesburg
09.2021

GED -

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
01.2010

Skills

  • Fluent in English and four African languages
  • Performance improvement
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Health program design experience
  • Strengthening data frameworks
  • System training expertise
  • Proficient in teamwork and initiative
  • Adaptable to new technologies
  • Time management
  • Leadership qualities
  • Relationship building
  • Flexible schedule

Accomplishments

  • Achieved the publication of an introduction to lateral flow urine lipoarabinomannan assay guidelines for the National Department of Health.
  • Documented and resolved the development of the Hospital Infection Prevention Control Evaluation Checklist.
  • Documented and developed the Masterfile Data Sheet for clinical trials.
  • Resolved systems issue through platform algorithm testing.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Home Language: S. Sotho
Other Languages: English, Afrikaans, Zulu

Disclaimer

ALL THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS AUTHENTIC AND CAN BE JUSTIFIED.

DATA REPORTING SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

  • TB/HIV Integrated System (National Department of Health)
  • EDRweb (National Department of Health)
  • WebDHIS (National Department of Health)
  • SPSS (Statistical Software Analysis)
  • Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS)
  • Laboratory Information Management System
  • Laboratory Data Management System(LDMS)

Timeline

Clinical Research Trial Data Associate

Bio Analytical Research Company
09.2024 - 03.2026

Facility Data Quality Mentor

Right To Care
05.2023 - 03.2024

Regional Data Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Shout-It-Now HIV Prevention Services
04.2021 - 06.2022

Data Management Officer

USAID TB South Africa Project
03.2017 - 03.2021

Program Data Officer

Aquity Innovation
08.2013 - 02.2017

Online eLearning Data Management Courses - Public Health

USAID ELearning Global Health Programs

GED -

Tshwane University of Technology

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