Priscilla Pamela Mvinjelwa
Johannesburg,South Africa
Summary
retention. Proficientretention.Proficient in project management tools and quality control procedures, ensuring adherence to ICH-GCP guidelines. Demonstrates strong skills in Microsoft Office, patient advocacy, and maintaining confidentiality. Committed to advancing clinical operations through meticulous planning and execution
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages
Work history
Project Coordinator
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation
Cape Town, Western Cape
2026.03 - 2026.07
- Coordinated daily operational and administrative activities to ensure successful implementation of clinical research studies
- Coordinate logistics and resource requirements for project activities
- Engaged with diverse stakeholders, including community advisors and health workers, to discuss ongoing protocols. such as community advisor report, community health workers regarding ongoing protocols
- Facilitated budget management by coordinating financial resources for various projects, tracking expenditures and project invoices
- Assist with resource planning and operational support across multiple projects
- Manage supplier relationships and maintain effective communication with service providers
- Liaise with finance and procurement departments to ensure timely processing of payments and purchases
- Support procurement administration by obtaining quotations, tracking purchase requests and follow up on orders
- Source quotations and process procurement requests in accordance to DTHF procurement policies
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies and operational procedures
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary project teams, facilitating communication and resource allocation for timely project completion.
- Liaised between project teams and clients, maintaining open lines of communication to meet project requirements.
- Implemented quality control procedures, ensuring deliverables met or exceeded client expectations.
- Managed stakeholder expectations through regular updates, reports, and presentations on project progress.
- Provided administrative support to project managers, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and recording minutes.
- Oversaw procurement of project materials, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with project specifications.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers, optimizing budget allocations without compromising on quality.
- Participated in the recruitment and selection of project team members, ensuring the right mix of skills and experience.
- Cultivated relationships with external partners and service providers to support project execution.
- Set up business contracts, obtained signatures and processed paperwork.
- Recruited and hired staff for organizational vacancies and enforced consistent policies across workforce.
- Supported employee morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on career development and individual job satisfaction.
- Advised senior management on facilities needs and delivered ongoing operational support.
Backup Study Coordinator
UCT Desmond Tutu HIV Centre
Cape Town, Western Cape
2022.08 - 2025.11
- Coordinated protocols including Palisade, HPTN 084, M72, PURPOSE 1, BIYELA/ViiV, and BCG ReVax study, ensuring adherence to timelines and regulatory standards.
- Ensure informed consent process occurs as per study protocol requirements
- Ensuring that study questionnaires are administered as per study protocol requirements
- Ensured accurate and timely data capture and implementation of study protocols, leading to on-time submission of quality reports.
- Study protocol implementation - Relevant Study Documents are readily available and study is implemented as per GCP.
- Manage scheduled screening, consenting, enrolment and follow-up of volunteers
- Executed overall quality control measures to ensure data integrity and adherence to study protocols.
- Communicated with stakeholders, sponsors, and regulatory authorities, facilitating collaboration and updates through conferences, calls, and meetings.
- Engaged community and provided regular updates about study activities.
- Conducted randomization of study participants to allocate them to different treatment groups systematically.
- Assigned unique screening numbers to participants for tracking and identification during study.
- Staff Training- Ensuring work schedules are available for all staff and training needs are identified followed by relevant training delivered.
- Coordinating outsourced study procedures e.g. X-rays, Bal procedure
- ·Assisted research staff with necessary tasks.
Backup Operations Manager
UCT Desmond Tutu HIV Centre
Cape Town, Western Cape
2022.01 - 2025.11
- Manage day-to-day site operations and coordinate operational activities across the research site
- Supervised multidisciplinary teams including drivers, caretakers, receptionists, and flow manager
- Coordinate visitor management and logistical arrangements
- Assisted in onboarding and orientation of new staff
- Assist finance and procurement office
- Communicate with HR regarding new staffing and orientation.
- Assist Clinical team in making sure that all clinical instruments are calibrated and serviced timeous
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Developed risk mitigation strategies, ensured business continuity during crises.
- Identified bottlenecks, implemented solutions, increased productivity.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, achieved project milestones on schedule.
Lead Research Assistant
University of Cape Town – Desmond Tutu HIV Centre
Cape Town, Western Cape
2015.06 - 2025.11
- Lead and supervised up to 8 Research assistants
- Coordinated workload allocation and monitored staff performance and conduct training
- Ensured availability of study resources and documentation before project implementation
- Give support to the Site staff
- Recruit study participant
- Access eligibility of potential participants
- Screening and obtaining Informed Consent
- Conducting HIV Pre&Post test Counselling and Risk Reduction
- Conduct behavioural assessment and Complete CRF's
- Conduct Adherence events and Community education
- Complete records as per protocol and site requirements.
- Managed quality processes and study compliance
- Develop and review Site SOP's
- Supported development of publications, reports and presentations
- Conduct 1st QC
- Translation, Back-translation and proof-reading
- Developed detailed project documentation, including CRFs,ICF cover-sheet and QC logs
- Conducted first quality control checks to ensure compliance with study protocols
- Provided support to site staff by addressing their queries and assisting with daily tasks
- Supported development of publications, reports, and presentations to communicate research findings effectively
Senior Research Counsellor
Stellenbosch University - Desmond Tutu TB Centre
Cape Town, Western Cape
2007.03 - 2015.05
- Description of Duties:
- Screening and Recruitment of potential TB participants
- Obtaining Informed Consent
- Assisting in Phlebotomy (Blood draws and obtaining sputum)
- Conducting clinics and hospital visits and maintaining good relationships with staff
- Retrieving medical records, and completion of CRF's
- Attending conferences and Conducting training
- Listened carefully, asked questions and confirmed understanding of client's situation and needs.
- Kept detailed records up to date, maintaining strict confidentiality to safeguard clients.
- Engaged with clients using a person-cantered approach, respecting their perspectives and empowering them to discover solutions.
- Helped individuals access resources needed to reach personal goals.
- Developed prevention and intervention programme with community-specific approach.
- Documented all patient information outlined in service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
Education
HIV/AIDS Peer education Certificate - undefined
Cape Technikon
HIV/AIDS Intensive Counseling skills - undefined
ATTCC
Nut and Bolt Course - Clinical Research
Crede
Matric: National Senior Certificate - undefined
Thobelani Secondary School
Clinical Research Skills, NQF level 9 - Social Sciences
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town, Western CapeProject Management for Research, NQF level 8 - Social Sciences
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town, Western CapeGood Clinical Practice -
Crede
Project Management -
University of Cape Town
Study Coordinators certificate -
Chameleon Institution
Skills
- Good clinical practice certification
- Clinical study designing
- ICH-GCP understanding
- Patient screening techniques
- Project management tools expertise
- Clinical operation awareness
- Clinical trials conducting
- Quality control procedures
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Patient advocacy
- Confidentiality maintenance
REFERENCES
- Steve, Innes, CSR Co-lead, dr.Steve.Innes@gmail.com, +27 74 764 5253, +27 21 650 3579, UCT – Emavundleni Desmond Tutu HIV Centre
- Thembisile, Yola, Quality Assurance Officer, Thembisile.Yola@hiv-research.org.za, +27 79 818 9520, Emavundleni Desmond Tutu HIV Centre
- Ray-Leigh, Swartz, Medical Officer, info@drswartz.co.za, +27 74 359 1558, +27 21 650 3698, UCT – Emavundleni Desmond Tutu HIV Centre
- Felicity, Stevens, Project Manager, felicitystevens@gmail.com, +27 76 757 9710, Desmond Tutu TB Centre Stellenbosch University
TRAINING
- Human Subject Protection Certificate (HSP)
- Lifestyle Planning Course
- Medical Care and Phlebotomy assistance
- HIV/AIDS Counselling and Adherence counseling skills
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Xhosa
Proficient (C2)
Zulu
Proficient (C2)
Tswana
Upper intermediate
Sotho
Upper intermediate
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Desmond Tutu Health Foundation
2026.03 - 2026.07
Backup Study Coordinator
UCT Desmond Tutu HIV Centre
2022.08 - 2025.11
Backup Operations Manager
UCT Desmond Tutu HIV Centre
2022.01 - 2025.11
Lead Research Assistant
University of Cape Town – Desmond Tutu HIV Centre
2015.06 - 2025.11
Senior Research Counsellor
Stellenbosch University - Desmond Tutu TB Centre
2007.03 - 2015.05
HIV/AIDS Peer education Certificate - undefined
Cape Technikon
HIV/AIDS Intensive Counseling skills - undefined
ATTCC
Matric: National Senior Certificate - undefined
Thobelani Secondary School
Nut and Bolt Course - Clinical Research
Crede
Clinical Research Skills, NQF level 9 - Social Sciences
Stellenbosch University
Project Management for Research, NQF level 8 - Social Sciences
Stellenbosch University
Good Clinical Practice -
Crede
Project Management -
University of Cape Town
Study Coordinators certificate -
Chameleon Institution