Sinazo Lugabazi
Deputy Director Policies And Systems- Health Technology
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Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in the health technology sector, encompassing a comprehensive range of skills from technical expertise to strategic planning and management of health technologies. Proficient in health technology assessments, planning, acquisition, commissioning, utilization, and retirement processes, with a strong background in both health technology-specific and infrastructure-related projects. Involvement in significant initiatives such as the WHO Health Technology Access Pool (HTAP) 2025 demonstrates a commitment to advancing health technology solutions through collaboration with key stakeholders, including WHO HQ-AFRO and the South African Department of Science and Technology. Proven ability to drive impactful projects that enhance healthcare delivery and innovation within the industry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director: Health Technology- Policies and Systems
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
01.2023 - Current
- Development and Management of Health Technology strategies, Policies and Standard operating Procedures inclusive of Western Cape Government Transformation Strategies.
- Development and endorsement of the Health Technology Needs Assessment & Planning Guideline
- Development & endorsement of Clinical Engineering SOP's & other Health Technology related activities.
- Development and endorsement of the Health Technology Commissioning Guideline
- Monitoring of the Clinical Engineering Maintenance Protocol
- Systems development and implementation in respect of Health Technology Directorate.
- Prepare specifications for the development and approval of an asset maintenance management system.
- Determine appropriate software and hardware requirements.
- Clinical Engineering Job Processing System monitored & functional.
- Monitoring of the Health Technology Services
- Conduct a situational analysis of the HTM services in the WCGH
- Provided inputs into the FIM Monitoring & Evaluation indicators & targets
- Reviewed/Developed of CE training manuals
- Health Technology Capacity Building
- Management of Clinical Engineering Internship Program
- Health Technology Human Resource Management Strategies in place
- Maintaining close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Deputy Director: Health Technology Services
Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Health
07.2019 - 12.2022
- PLANNING HEALTH TECHNOLOGY FOR DEFINED PROJECTS
- Provide Health Technology technical inputs to new Infrastructure projects from design stages.
- Conduct Health Technology project needs analysis and prioritization for defined Institutions.
- Compile and cost Health Technology lists for projects.
- Update project full life cycle information on Project Management Information System.
- MANAGING THE PROCUREMENT PLANS TO OBTAIN ALL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY REQUIRED FOR PROJECTS
- Develop Health Technology procurement plans aligned to Infrastructure projects delivery.
- Collaborate with End-Users in preparation or review and adoption of specifications.
- Co-ordinate and monitor the implementation of procurement plan in collaboration with Supply Chain Management.
- MANAGING COMMISSIONING AND CLOSE-OUT OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS
- Oversee commissioning and de-commissioning of Health Technology.
- Validate successful completion of End-User training on new equipment for all End-Users.
- MANAGING HEALTH TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
- Review protocols and guidelines for Health Technology Workshops.
- Monitor development and implementation of medical equipment Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
- Collaborate with Asset Department to compile a draft Health Technology database.
- Rollout of the Health Technology Management Information system in the province pilot sites.
- Management of Service Level Agreements and maintenance contracts with suppliers.
Deputy Director Tygerberg Hospital Redevelopment: Health Technology
Western Cape Department of Health
08.2017 - 06.2019
- Health Technology Output Specification, Research existing Benchmarks and Developments in Equipment for Health Technology
- Review and Discuss Appropriate Replacement Scenarios For Health Technology and Information Technology
- Determine Budget For Tygerberg Hospital Maintenance and Remedial Work Programme
- Health Technology Planning for the Tygerberg Maintenance and Remedial Work
- Management of Various Health Technology projects as per Tygerberg Hospital Maintenance and remedial work framework
- Monitor and Report the implementation of various HT projects
- Monitor and Review Expenditure Of HT projects for the Tygerberg Maintenance and Remedial Work Programme
- Develop a Risk Register For Tygerberg Maintenance and Remedial Work Programme
- Research Risk Management methods for the PPP procurement contract management
- Assist the Director Tygerberg Project Office with ad hoc HT and ICT related projects
Control Engineering Technician Grade A (Assistant Director)
Mthatha Hospital Complex
04.2012 - 07.2017
- Supervise technical and support staff of the Clinical Engineering department.
- Provide professional advice on medical equipment to be acquired or condemned
- Perform administrative and budget control duties
- Commission new equipment and arrange orientation courses for medical and technical personnel.
- Write reports and compile statistics on equipment maintenance, turnaround time, reliability, suitability and other Healthcare Technology Management factors.
- Liaising with private vendors on maintenance of equipment, keeping up-to-date with technical advances.
- Provide Training to users and clinical engineering staff.
- Assign duties to subordinates and ensure smooth running of the workshop.
- Do monthly and quarterly reviews on staff performance.
- Manage and monitor medical equipment database and spares.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of Healthcare Technology guidelines and policies.
- Ensuring adherence and compliance with the occupational health and safety act and other regulations on all areas involved.
- Perform standby duties, call outs and participate in outreach programs throughout the region.
Engineering Technician
Mthatha Hospital Complex
07.2007 - 03.2012
- Carry out maintenance, repairs and installation of electronic, respiratory, anesthetics and related medical equipment.
- Assist with general administration and day-today running of clinical engineering section.
- Assist with reports, specifications, record keeping and general administration duties.
- Certified repairs on high technology and sophisticated equipment like Dialysis machines, Defibrillators, Anaesthetic machines, Central monitors and Ventilators.
- Assist with the outreach program to the regional and district hospitals.
- Advise on condemning and disposal of healthcare technologies.
- Perform standby duties
Clinical Technician Trainee
East London Hospital Complex
01.2007 - 06.2007
- Introduction to Hospital environment and to all medical equipment and systems used in the hospital.
- Repairing and Testing all the Medical equipment of the hospital using all the necessary testing equipment needed such as Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Electrical safety analyzer, ESU and Defib analyzers.
- Fault finding on both board and component level.
- Capture data or performing all the admin work for medical equipment serviced, fixed, bought and condemned for records purposes
- Perform clinical and administrative functions related to calibration, testing, repairing and maintaining medical equipment as well as acquisition of spare parts.
Clinical Technician Trainee
Pretoria Academic Hospital
07.2006 - 12.2006
- Introduction to Hospital environment and to all medical equipment and systems used in the hospital.
- Repairing and Testing all the Medical equipment of the hospital using all the necessary testing equipment needed such as Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Electrical safety analyzer, ESU and Defib analyzers.
- Fault finding on both board and component level.
- Capture data or performing all the admin work for medical equipment serviced, fixed, bought and condemned for records purposes
- Perform clinical and administrative functions related to calibration, testing, repairing and maintaining medical equipment as well as acquisition of spare parts.
Experiential Training
Department of Public Works
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Basic electrical safety, Isolation and hand tools
- Electrical installation, Earthing and wiring
- Connecting three phase starters, Single phase and Three Phase Transformers, cable joints.
- Analyzing Schematics, Fault Finding and Electronic circuits.
Education
Matric -
Mount Currie Senior Secondary School
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University of Technology
Specialized - Clinical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Post Grad Diploma - Healthcare Technology Management
University Of Western Cape
Post Grad Diploma - Project Management
MANCOSA
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Post Grad Diploma - Health Leadership
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Organizational development
Budget development
Program implementation
Strategic planning
References
- Z, Zigay, Director Health Technology, 021 815 8637, 082 330 9855, Western Cape Government Health
- N, Singh, Director – Health Technology Services, (033) 940 2546, 066 472 9977, KZN Department of Health
- T, Tladi, Director- Industrial Development Corporation, (011) 269 3116, 082 389 5060
Timeline
Deputy Director: Health Technology- Policies and Systems
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
01.2023 - Current
Deputy Director: Health Technology Services
Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Health
07.2019 - 12.2022
Deputy Director Tygerberg Hospital Redevelopment: Health Technology
Western Cape Department of Health
08.2017 - 06.2019
Control Engineering Technician Grade A (Assistant Director)
Mthatha Hospital Complex
04.2012 - 07.2017
Engineering Technician
Mthatha Hospital Complex
07.2007 - 03.2012
Clinical Technician Trainee
East London Hospital Complex
01.2007 - 06.2007
Clinical Technician Trainee
Pretoria Academic Hospital
07.2006 - 12.2006
Experiential Training
Department of Public Works
01.2005 - 12.2005
Post Grad Diploma - Project Management
MANCOSA
04.2001 -
Post Grad Diploma - Health Leadership
University of Cape Town
04.2001 -
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University of Technology
Specialized - Clinical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Post Grad Diploma - Healthcare Technology Management
University Of Western Cape
Matric -
Mount Currie Senior Secondary School
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