SIPHESIHLE PATIENCE VILAKAZI
Assistant Manager Nursing
Volksrust,MP
Summary
Quality Manager and Assistant Manager Nursing leading district communicable disease control and infection prevention and control programmes across public health services. Coordinates surveillance, outbreak response, monitoring and evaluation, staff development, and quality improvement to strengthen policy implementation and service standards. Supports multidisciplinary teams through technical oversight, training, and data-informed decision-making.
Overview
10
10
Certifications
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager | Assistant Manager Nursing | District Communicable Disease Control Programme Coordinator | District Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
Mpumalanga Department of Health
01.2019 - Current
- Responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical oversight of Communicable Disease Control programmes within the district through surveillance, outbreak preparedness and response, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation, quality improvement, staff development, and stakeholder coordination.
- Lead implementation of Communicable Disease Control programmes.
- Coordinate disease surveillance activities.
- Lead outbreak investigations.
- Strengthen surveillance systems.
- Monitor implementation of National Department of Health policies.
- Coordinate Infection Prevention and Control programmes.
- Lead programme monitoring and evaluation.
- Analyse surveillance data.
- Develop technical reports.
- Facilitate healthcare worker training.
- Mentor programme staff.
- Coordinate quality improvement projects.
- Conduct supportive supervision.
- Develop SOPs.
- Facilitate clinical audits.
- Coordinate mortality reviews.
- Strengthen multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Responsible for providing strategic leadership and technical oversight of Communicable Disease Control programmes within the district through surveillance, outbreak preparedness and response, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation, quality improvement, staff development, and stakeholder coordination.
Midwife
Netcare
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Provided comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care to ensure maternal and infant health.
- Conducted routine assessments, monitoring fetal development and maternal well-being.
- Educated patients on labor processes, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized birthing plans for patients.
Midwife
Mediclinic
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Assisted in emergency procedures, ensuring swift response to complications during labor.
- Mentored junior midwives and nursing staff on best practices in maternal care.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced patient satisfaction and care efficiency.
- Led community outreach programs to promote awareness of maternal health services available.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Public Health
University of Pretoria
09-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing Science
University of South Africa
01-2013
Diploma in Nursing - General, Psychiatric, Community, Midwifery
Mpumalanga Nursing College
01-2006
Skills
Public Health Programme Management
Policy implementation oversight
Staff development and mentorship
Strategic planning
Disease Surveillance
Infection Prevention and Control
Monitoring and Evaluation
Quality Improvement
Outbreak preparedness and response
Surveillance system strengthening
Accomplishments
- Best Student in General Nursing Science and Psychiatry.
- Travelled to University of Wyoming (USA) on an exchange student program.
- Successfully completed the SAFETP Intermediate Programme.
- Completed the Data to Policy Programme.
- Led district quality improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated communicable disease surveillance and outbreak response.
- Conducted surveillance system evaluations to strengthen public health practice.
Certification
SAFETP Intermediate Programme
Timeline
Quality Manager | Assistant Manager Nursing | District Communicable Disease Control Programme Coordinator | District Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator
Mpumalanga Department of Health
01.2019 - Current
Midwife
Netcare
01.2016 - 01.2018
Midwife
Mediclinic
12.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing Science
University of South Africa
Postgraduate Diploma - Public Health
University of Pretoria
Diploma in Nursing - General, Psychiatric, Community, Midwifery
Mpumalanga Nursing College
Training, Facilitation and Capacity Building
- Facilitation of learning programmes.
- Orientation of newly appointed staff.
- Development of training materials.
- Curriculum implementation.
- Clinical teaching.
- Mentorship.
- Coaching.
- Continuous Professional Development.
- IPC Training.
- Surveillance Training.
- EPI Training.
- Outbreak Response Training.
Professional Achievements / Highlights
Abstract accepted for presentation at an International Public Health Conference, demonstrating contribution to public health research and knowledge sharing.