Phelokazi Abegail Tenza
Environmental Health Practitioner
Ixopo,KZN
Summary
Motivated Environmental Health Practitioner with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (NQF Level 8) and currently pursuing a Master of Health Sciences in Environmental Health. Experienced in Environmental and Municipal Health Services, with a strong commitment to teaching and student mentorship. Passionate about fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, promoting academic excellence, research, and environmental sustainability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Contract Environmental Health Practitioner
Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Conduct regular waste inspections to ensure compliance with Environmental Health norms and standards, including waste and sanitation.
- Collaborate with infection control to mitigate environmental risks and ensure sanitation standards.
- Supervise healthcare waste collectors and Community service EHP.
- Oversee healthcare waste management through ensuring proper management and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor water quality.
- Enforce food safety standards to ensure food quality control.
- Implement and monitor pest control services to maintain hospital hygiene and safety.
- Evaluate and mitigate environmental health risks from construction, renovation, and operations.
- Collect, analyze, and report environmental health data to management and regulators.
- Support disaster preparedness by assessing environmental health risks during emergencies.
- Provide staff training on waste disposal, food quality, hygiene, and infection control practices.
- Promote the prevention of communicable diseases through contact tracing, awareness campaigns, and infection control practices
- Conduct mortuary inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
Community Service Environmenta Health Practitioner
Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored waste management.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations
- Conducted health surviellance.
- Monitored water quality and air quality.
- Identified and addressed environmental hazards
- Promoted safe food handling and storage
- Conducted staff training.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness and response
- Conducted environmental risk assessments
- Supported pest control measures.
- Attended with administration duties including report writing.
Mentor
Durban University of Technology
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided academic guidance and support to students, helping them prepare for final examinations.
- Assisted students with assignments and writing techniques.
- Assisted with time management and study skills to improve student's performance.
- Encouraged personal development.
- Acted as a role model, promoting positive behaviors and attitudes.
- Provided emotional support and listened to students' concerns, offering advice when needed.
- Monitored student progress, offering feedback and constructive criticism to encourage growth.
- Guided students through challenges such as stress, academic setbacks, or personal difficulties.
- Participated in meetings aimed to improve my mentoring skills.
Shop Assistant
Ackerman's, Ixopo.
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted customers in selecting products based on their individual tastes, styles, and needs.
- Conducted stocktaking as part of inventory management and stock control.
- Promoted sale and promotional items to customers.
- Assisted customers in locating specific products to enhance their shopping experience.
- Monitored fitting rooms to prevent theft and stock loss.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organization through effective housekeeping.
Shop Assistant
West Africa Shop
12.2016 - 01.2017
- Assisted with visual merchandising
- Supporting store managers
- Helped customers find desired products
- Accurately described product features and benefits to customers.
- Elevated customer complaints to the manager
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment.
- Delivered friendly and approachable customer service to ensure a positive shopping experience.
Education
Master of Health Sciences in Environmental Health - Air Quality And Epidemiology
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Health Science - Environmental Health
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate - Science Stream
Mariathal Combined School
Ixopo, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Skilled in online teaching platforms (Ms Teams, Zoom)
- Strong report writing and documentation expertise
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building
- Ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Proven experience in teaching, mentoring, and student coaching
Competencies
- Effective project management and execution skills
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Adaptive to diverse learning environments and technology
- Strong leadership and teamwork abilities
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness in diverse settings
- Active in research and academic engagement
Certification
Environmental Health Community Service Project focused on Waste Management
References
- Ms. M. Kelly – Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital: Supervisor
Email address - mkelly@ncpg.gov.za
Tel – 078 237 8467
- Ms. Siphesihle Sharon Thutshini - Ackerman’s Ixopo: Manager
Tel - 060 331 4780
- Ms. Zabiwe Gumbi – Harry Gwala District Municipality: Supervisor
Email – Gumbi.zabiwe@gmail.com
Tel – 083 668 9293
Timeline
Contract Environmental Health Practitioner
Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Environmental Health Community Service Project focused on Waste Management
11-2023
Community Service Environmenta Health Practitioner
Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
Research Project
09-2022
Environmental Pollution
09-2022
Environmental Health Management
09-2022
Mentor
Durban University of Technology
08.2022 - 11.2022
Computer Literacy
10-2021
Chemistry 101
10-2021
Shop Assistant
Ackerman's, Ixopo.
12.2019 - 01.2020
Shop Assistant
West Africa Shop
12.2016 - 01.2017
Master of Health Sciences in Environmental Health - Air Quality And Epidemiology
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Health Science - Environmental Health
Durban University of Technology
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate - Science Stream
Mariathal Combined School
04.2001 -
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