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NONDUMISO AMAHLE KHOZA
Field Project Coordinator
Johannesburg
Summary
MPH-qualified Public Health Professional and Registered Nurse with over 8 years experience in surveillance and research coordination and monitoring & evaluation within NICD. Experience coordinating national surveillance projects, overseeing data quality systems, rejuvenation of surveillance projects, supporting research protocol and ethics applications, conducting epidemiological analysis, and compiling technical and scientific reports.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Field Project Coordinator
National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinate national surveillance and research activities under CRDM, NMC, and Viral Watch programmes.
- Supervise implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of surveillance and research activities.
- Track scientific progress and ensure timely submission of reports.
- Support research protocols, ethics applications and SOPs applications.
- Oversee data collection, validation, and quality assurance using REDCap.
- Conduct epidemiological data analysis using SPSS and STATA.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagements, meetings, and training activities.
- Assisted with onboarding new staff members and train on tasks and prioritization.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Liaise between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all projects, facilitating efficient audits and future reference compliant with GCP and research ethics.
Surveillance Officer
National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)
Kwazulu-Natal
08.2016 - 12.2024
- Conducted active public health surveillance through collaboration with clinicians and laboratories.
- Compiled surveillance statistics and technical reports.
- Supported ethics review processes and programme evaluations.
- Performed data quality assurance.
- Supervised junior surveillance staff and ensured adherence to SOPs and GCP requirements.
- Presented surveillance findings at stakeholder meetings and conferences.
Professional Nurse
Department of Health – Edendale Hospital
Kwazulu_Natal
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided comprehensive nursing care and HIV/TB management services.
- Maintained patient records and ensured infection prevention compliance.
- Supervised junior nursing staff and coordinated multidisciplinary care.
- Managed stock control and cold chain monitoring.
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments to identify potential issues requiring intervention or further evaluation.
- Promoted a safe and hygienic environment through diligent infection control practices.
Professional Nurse
Department of Health – Northdale Hospital
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Provided nursing care to medical and psychiatric patients.
- Conducted patient assessments and care planning.
- Supported patient education and multidisciplinary care coordination.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans.
- Maintained strict adherence to regulatory guidelines while performing nursing duties, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards.
Community Service Professional Nurse
Department of Health – Edendale Hospital
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Conducted physical examinations and administered nursing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment adherence and health promotion.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
Education
Master of Public Health -
University of KwaZulu-Natal
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of KwaZulu-Natal
12-2012
Matric -
Heritage Academy Christian School
01-2007
Skills
Administrative skills
Problem-solving
computer literacy
Resource management
Proposal development
Conflict management
Training and development
Deadline adherence
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
analytical Skills
Scientific & Technical Report Writing and presenting
Time management
Accomplishments
- Oral Presentation at FIDSSA Conference and Kwazulu-Natal Research day: Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Invasive Cryptococcal Disease in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2019–2023).
- Successfully contributed to national surveillance programmes including Viral Watch, NMC, and CRDM projects.
- Leadership Qualities Certificate of Excellence Award.
- Experience supporting ethics submissions, surveillance standard operational procedure implementation, and national reporting.
Software
SPSS
STATA
Certification
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
References
Dr Sibongile Walaza
National Institute for Communicable Diseases 011 386 6410, sibongilew@nicd.ac.za
Kate Jensen
National Institute for Communicable Diseases 0764373229, kateb@nicd.ac.za
Wendy Ngubane
National Institute for Communicable Diseases 0716810761, wendyn@nicd.ac.za
Dr. Boikhutso Tlou
university of Kwazulu-Natal 0731084273, Tlou@ukzn.ac.za
Timeline
Field Project Coordinator
National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)
01.2025 - Current
Surveillance Officer
National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)
08.2016 - 12.2024
Professional Nurse
Department of Health – Edendale Hospital
09.2015 - 07.2016
Professional Nurse
Department of Health – Northdale Hospital
01.2015 - 08.2015
Community Service Professional Nurse
Department of Health – Edendale Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2013
Master of Public Health -
University of KwaZulu-Natal
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Matric -
Heritage Academy Christian School