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Precious Khathi

Professional Nurse | HIV & TB Program Implementation | CCMDD & ICRM Coordination
Pongola, KwaZulu-Natal

Summary

Dedicated Professional Nurse with over 6 years of comprehensive experience in primary healthcare, HIV/TB management, and programme coordination within the Department of Health and NGO sectors. Skilled in implementing national and provincial policies (UTT, CCMDD, ICRM) and achieving targets aligned to the UNAIDS 95-95-95 strategy. Recognized for strong operational management, report writing, and people management skills. Holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health and advanced certifications in Adult Primary Health Care, NIMART, and Dispensing.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Nurse Clinician

Health Systems Trust
Pongola
02.2020 - Current
  • Implement the Universal Test and Treat (UTT) policy according to the latest guidelines to support the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets.
  • Provide HIV Testing Services (HTS) at facilities and in identified target areas, and initiate patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) and TB treatment.
  • Scale up CCMDD patient registration on the electronic SyNCH system.
  • Support the Ideal Clinic Realization and Maintenance (ICRM) program and quality improvement interventions at the facility.
  • Provide services using evidence-based HIV and TB interventions in all streams according to the National and Provincial Department of Health policy, guidelines and standard operational procedures.
  • Provision of women’s health services such as family planning and cervical screening.
  • Actively participate in the delivery of health services at community level through outreach campaigns.

Community Service Professional Nurse

Department Of Health
Pongola
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as antiretroviral treatment initiation for paediatrics, adolescents and adults. Collection of blood specimens such as viral load and tuberculosis screening.
  • Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment, and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
  • Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
  • Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
  • Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessment.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health - Public Health

University Of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
08.2020 - 2022.06

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa
01.2015 - 2018.12

Matric Certificate -

John Ross College
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
01.2010 - 2014.12

Skills

  • Programme Coordination & Operational Management

  • HIV/TB Care, ART Initiation & CCMDD Implementation

  • Knowledge of Nursing Act, Health Act, Batho Pele Principles

  • Planning, Organisation & Report Writing

  • Staff Mentoring & Capacity Building

  • Communication, Liaison & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Data Management & Quality Improvement (ICRM)

  • Computer Literacy (SyNCH, TIERnet, MS Office)

Certification

Adult Primary Healthcare Course

References

Mrs Khanyisile Myeni

Clinical Advisor Health Systems Trust

0784027128


Mrs Cwebile Myeni

Operational Manager Department of Health

0729341660


Ms Nomcebo Mthembu

Clinical Advisor Health Systems Trust

0735888392

Timeline

Dispensing Practitioner's Course

04-2022

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health - Public Health

University Of Pretoria
08.2020 - 2022.06

Nurse Clinician

Health Systems Trust
02.2020 - Current

NIMART

12-2019

Adult Primary Healthcare Course

03-2019

Community Service Professional Nurse

Department Of Health
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2015 - 2018.12

Matric Certificate -

John Ross College
01.2010 - 2014.12

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