Mr Dakalo Mathews Chavhalala
Thohoyandou
Summary
- Dedicated and technically skilled Public Health practitioner with a versatile administrative support skill set developed through experience as a Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation Fellow, Data Quality Monitor, Social Worker and Social Worker Intern.
- A Master’s degree student in public health (MPH) doing final year and Advance Health Management Programme (AHMP) Scholarship holder possessing phenomenal experience in program and organizational planning, with documented success overcoming challenges of limited resources and financial constraints to design high-quality, cost-effective and comprehensive service offerings.
- Public Health Practitioner versed in research and analysis. Seeking a position to develop and implement new and innovative healthcare improvement processes and admission procedures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Quality Monitor
Health Systems Trust
Durban
03.2015 - Current
- My focus area is on the implementation of TIER.Net and DHIS. I am responsible for overseeing the DHIS and Tier.Net implementation in the 60 facilities that SA SURE Project has been allocated. This is through working with the Data Captures and other identified facility stakeholders. My contribution is critical in the reporting and utilization of information for decision making. I assist with facilitating continued access to verified and accurate data. This is an expert area wherein I use my knowledge creatively to initiate programmes to improve quality of health information. I give regular feedback to Monitoring and Evaluation Mentors as it is critical for M&E Mentors to ensure an integrated planning approach.
- Ensured the accuracy of public information and materials.
- Administered, directed and coordinated the activities of the agency.
- Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community.
- Diligently monitored the QA (Quality Assurance) program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.
Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation Fellow
Foundation for Professional Development
Thohoyandou
01.2014 - 12.2014
- In my placement as M & E fellow placed at the District level, I have displayed leadership role in working with Health Information System Mentors (HISMs), Roving Data Capturers (RDC), Hospital information officers and PHC facility data captures and other healthcare professionals in Vhembe District. I have facilitated several training about data quality management. I was actively involved in rolling out DHIMS policy and ART M&E SOP in Vhembe District where I was a facilitator of the trainings thereof.
- I have been closely involved in drafting the M&E framework for NHI in Vhembe District
- On a monthly basis I ensured that data is reviewed and submitted timeously by making use of DoH policies and SOPs
- I have acquired extensive experience in coordinating meetings such as DHP, DMT, APP where I would liaise with all the stakeholders involved in this regard. In these meetings I ensured that data is equally used for the purpose of decision making and planning purposes through COP and DASHBOARD Presentations. I have gained experience in conducting data quality management meetings on a monthly basis and quarterly basis. I was actively involved in conducting HAST reviews for the District and I would also assist in the Sub-District HAST reviews.
- Recorded and filed patient data and medical records.
- Carefully reviewed medical records for accuracy and completion as required by funders
- Scheduled patient appointments.
- Completed registration quickly and cordially for all new patients.
- Communicated with medical transcriptionists regarding patient medical records.
Social Worker
Department of Social Development
Thohoyandou
06.2013 - 12.2013
- rendered community outreach and capacity building
- offered child care and protection services, care and support service to families, HIV/AIDS therapeutic counselling services, old age care and protection services
- supported funded and non-funded NGO’s and ECDC’s in monitoring and evaluation of service delivery.
- completed social work administration
Education
National Senior Certificate - High School Learning
Tshilala Secondary School
Thohoyandou2008
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Sciences
University of Venda
2012
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Venda
2016
Advance Health Management Programme - Public Health Management
Foundation for Professional Developement/YALE Co-certification
2015
Skills
- Proven patience and self-discipline
- Sound decision making
- Financial aptitude
- Knowledge of HMOs, Medicare and Medi-Cal
- Maintains strict confidentiality
- Office Administration & Management
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software
- Strong work ethic
- Team player with positive attitude
- Deadline-driven
- Quality assessment of coded data
- Policies &
Procedures Manuals
Accomplishments
- Action Research Project Increasing the coverage of Prevention from Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) programme from 70% to 100% through data quality improvement methods and encouraging data use in 8 months in Vhembe District.
- Participated in a month long mission to advise, educate and treat more than 500 people living with HIV/AIDS
- Documented patient information obtained from intake interviews
- Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
Languages
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Xitsonga English Tshivenda Sepedi Zulu XhosaSpeak Good Good Good Good Good FairRead Good Good Good Good Good FairWrite Good Good Good Fair Fair Fair
Personal Information
Surname : Chavhalala Name(s) : Dakalo Mathews Gender : Male ID Number : 9010226032084 Nationality : South Africa Race : Black African
Additional Information
- Marital Status: Single
- Health: Good
- Criminal offence: None
- Driver's licence: Yes (C1)
- Own Car: Yes
Timeline
Data Quality Monitor
Health Systems Trust
03.2015 - Current
Public Health Monitoring and Evaluation Fellow
Foundation for Professional Development
01.2014 - 12.2014
Social Worker
Department of Social Development
06.2013 - 12.2013
National Senior Certificate - High School Learning
Tshilala Secondary School
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Sciences
University of Venda
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Venda
Advance Health Management Programme - Public Health Management
Foundation for Professional Developement/YALE Co-certification
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