Samierah Petersen
Project Officer
Cape Town
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Pangea
- Teaching English Online
Administrative Executive
Western Cape Government: Health
10.2013 - Current
- Currently seconded to National Department of Health to assist as part of the NHI technical team
- Assisted with the drafting of the COVID-19 Private Hospital MOA
- Secretariat to the Independent Health Complaints Committee (IHCC)
- Secretariat for the Monthly Public Private Partnership (PPP) Meeting
- Representing the unit in key meetings with various private sector entities
- Identifying opportunities and synergies between the public and private sector
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with both the public and private sector
- Assisting with the logistics and co-ordination of meetings and events
- Drafting of service level agreements, reports, proposals, letters and submissions
- Assisting with research as required for key projects
- Key Projects: Drafted the Dental Plan for the Department
- Assisted with the drafting of an E-Health solution for the Department
- Assisted with the research and co-ordination of the GP Network Model
- Drafting of numerous Memorandum of Understandings and Service Level Agreements between the Department and various private entities
- Assisted with the establishment of The Health Foundation
- Assisted with the establishment of the Independent Health Complaints Commission
- In depth knowledge of Public Private Partnerships (PPP'S) and Public Private Initiatives (PPI's)
- COVID - 19 MOA - Legal inputs
- NHI Technical Team.
- Managed special projects as assigned; delivered results within established deadlines while meeting objectives.
Administrative Clerk
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Administrative support, diary management, assisting with research on various projects, drafting of documents and service level agreements as required, ad hoc administrative support, travel arrangements
Education
BA (HONS) (International Politics)- in progress -
UNISA
BA (English and International Politics) - undefined
UNISA
TEFL / TESOL 40-hour Course - undefined
English for Asia
Senior Certificate 2003 - undefined
Rustenburg High School for Girls
undefined
Skills
Research
Flexible and Adaptable
Dependable and Responsible
Multiple Priorities Management
Compliance Monitoring
Requirements Gathering
Legal Analysis
Corporate Governance
Attributes And Skills
Honest, ethical, excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Afrikaans, work experience in both the public and private sector, computer proficiency in MS Office, analytical and logical thinker, ability to work and perform under pressure, possessing management qualities, event co-ordination, in depth practical and theoretical legal knowledge, ability to work with stakeholders at all levels of authority, knowledge of the South African healthcare system and ability to provide inputs into implementable solutions, knowledge of government systems, guidelines and protocols. In depth knowledge of the different spheres of government as well as applicable legislation.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/17/86
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
References
- Mr Muhammed Moosajee, Assistant Director: Business Development / Strategic Purchasing, 084 612 0391, muhammed.moosajee@westerncape.gov.za
- Mr Michael Manning, Director: Business Development / Strategic Purchasing, 084 200 1269, michael.manning@westerncape.gov.za
- Ms. Raeesa October, Business Development Analyst, 021 483 0815, raeesa.october@westerncape.gov.za
Timeline
Administrative Executive
Western Cape Government: Health
10.2013 - Current
Administrative Clerk
09.2011 - 10.2013
Pangea
BA (HONS) (International Politics)- in progress -
UNISA
BA (English and International Politics) - undefined
UNISA
TEFL / TESOL 40-hour Course - undefined
English for Asia
Senior Certificate 2003 - undefined
Rustenburg High School for Girls