Siyamthanda Mabaso
Public Health Specialist
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Dynamic professional with exceptional interpersonal skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels. Known for enthusiasm and outstanding organizational capabilities, consistently demonstrating a commitment to excellence and exceeding expectations. Strong communication skills and a quick learning aptitude enable efficient adaptation and application of new knowledge. Dedicated to continuous improvement and delivering results that drive success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Regional Paediatric and Adolescents Cross Site
HST
01.2024 - Current
- Design and develop activities for targeted support to DoH and HST teams’ achievement of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals.
- Provide subject-specific expertise to DoH and HST teams that contributes to continuous quality improvement in identified programme areas.
- Mentor and coach HST, partners and DoH staff on implementation of National Department of Health (NDoH) health initiatives, strategies, policies and guidelines
- Develop tools and strategies, job aids, training programmes, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and flow charts.
- Ensure ongoing communication, collaboration and co-ordination among district DoH teams, funder leads, other partners, stakeholders and HST programme leads.
- Monitor, share and scale up institutionalized good practices and promising models to make TB and HIV services more efficient.
- Address limitations in the TB and HIV reporting systems to accurately measure programme performance.
- Integrate evidence-based surveillance perspectives of TB and HIV to mitigate their impact and strengthen public health response-planning in the supported districts.
- Work with District Clinical and Programmes Managers to improve the quality of programme performance monitoring through enhanced systems, capacity-development and programme interventions.
- Manage capacity-building and quality improvement interventions for the project at district, programme and provincial levels, as needed.
- Provide technical assistance and monitor interactions between District Support Partners, stakeholders and community-based partners to ensure synergy between work-streams and implementers, and to enable transformational partnerships.
- Work with District Health Managers to address bottlenecks in patient pathways, treatment access and health equity for improved public health systems and security.
- Support the scale-up of population-specific services for pregnant women, children, adolescents, men, older patients with co-morbidities, and other target populations through technical assistance support to the DoH and HST District Team/s to increase access to health services for key and vulnerable populations.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for pediatric and adolescent facilitators, enhancing clinical competency across multiple sites.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize care pathways, improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings, fostering communication and collaboration to address complex pediatric health challenges.
- Conducted regular quality assessments of pediatric care practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.
- Developed and implemented cross-site coordination strategies to enhance the delivery of pediatric and adolescent healthcare services.
- Led multidisciplinary teams in the design and execution of health programs, improving patient engagement and satisfaction.
- Streamlined communication processes between sites, fostering collaboration and ensuring compliance with pediatric health standards.
- Established quality assurance protocols that improved patient safety and adherence to regulatory requirements across multiple facilitie
District TB Programme Coordinator
TBHIVCARE
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Support and roll-out the National TB Recovery plan activities in Amathole District
- Support early diagnosis of TB, rapid initiation of TB treatment in newly diagnosed patients and retention to care in order to reach good success rate
- Support the integration of TB/HIV/COVID 19 programs
- Support clinical management of TB/HIV through capacity development and mentorship
- Conduct monthly Data Quality Assessment at facility level to identify gaps and implement quality improvement strategies
- Training facility Data Capturers on how to navigate the TB patient file to find all the information to be captured on Tier.Net including HIV status
- Fast track vulnerable patients in facilities such as the elderly and pregnant women
- Monitor weekly and monthly report to analyse performance and implement corrective measures
- Support the Infection Prevention and Control activities at facility level
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings e.g. HAST meetings, DMT, DHP, Operational plans, District Reviews to be aligned with the objectives of the Department
- Submits monthly reports and quarterly report to the Regional Manager
District Training Coordinator
TBHIVCARE
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Develop an effective training program and ensure the set training targets are met
- Supervise the development of Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports
- Conduct skills audits and determine training needs and objectives informed by audits
- Conduct training on TB management, HIV management, STIs, APC(PC 101), NIMART, PMTCT, HIV Rapid Testing, RT CQI, Index case testing, IACT and more
- Facilitate the development of suitable training material for the audience, ensure it aligns with curriculum and meets HWSETA accreditation requirements.
- Establish a monitoring system to capture participants results and evaluation feedback that will informs quality improvement plans for the training unit
- Conduct assessments and support completion of POEs for training where required
- Oversee the process of claiming the organisational skills development levy from Health and Welfare (HW) SETA
- Oversee the process of claiming the organisational skills development levy from HWSETA
- Develop and oversee training plan and provide inputs on the training budget
- Liaise and build relationships with stakeholders in the training space (HRD, RTC, HWSETA, SRs)
CCMDD District Technical Advisor
HST
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Build client and stakeholder relationship by supporting the District CCMDD project teamwith policy implementation
- Contract management with Service Providers
- Support and facilitate the development and implementation of the District CCMDD ProjectPlan
- Facilitate the sitting of the CCMDD Technical Working Group monthly
- Monthly and Quarterly reporting to the District Management Team
- Roll-out of M&E
- Data analysis and compiling reports for targeted interventions
- Participate in performance reviews and development of quality improvement plans
- Training of managers and implementers on CCMDD and other differentiated care strategies
- Facility and PUP support visits weekly
- Recruiting and assessment of PUP
- Internal reporting
- Integration with other HST programs (Ideal clinic, ICSM, adherence clubs)
Clinical Trainer
HIVSA
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Facilitate content on both accredited and non-accredited trainings offered by the organization
- Capacitate CBO’s and facilities to ensure that the training provided directly contributesand improves their workplace performance
- Provide mentoring on different programs (e.g. kids alive, NAS) and continuous supportin the workplace
- Provide feedback reports on trainings done, their successes and challenges encountered
- Attend trainings on new developments and programs implemented, so as to incorporatethe information on trainings
- Continuous research and updates on training manuals
HIV Case Manager - Team Lead
Net care Primary Health Division
02.2013 - 02.2016
- Ensure that the team meets the required service level agreement.
- Develop quality improvement plan for the HIV department
- Involved in the implementation of quality improvement strategies, in ensuring that we provide the best service to the clients
- Developing training manuals and implementation of training programs
- Deal or follow up on escalated queries to ensure speedy resolution.
- Complete monthly report on targets and submit to management.
- Quality assurance: call listening to ensure adherence to set standards and protocol, good customer care and adequate product knowledge.
- Rating of team members on EPD, and re enforcement counseling on those who are lacking behind.
- Reconciliation on leave and sick days.
- Ensure that team members practice good time management.
- Conduct 2 weekly team meetings for debriefing, raising concerns and motivating.
- Implementing disciplinary process when need arise.
- Worked on GEMS and later Transnet Contract
Professional nurse
Chris Hani Baragwaneth Academic Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013
Education
Diploma in Nursing - General, Midwifery, Psychiatric and Community
Post Graduate Diploma - Public Health
Certificate - Project Management
Master - Public Health
Skills
Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Certification
NIMART, APC, and IMCI trained and certified
References
- Unathi, Ngqumba, Advance Clinical Care Medical Advisor, 073 331 7800, MATCH
- Nomonde, Ngada, Regional Manager, 082 568 1962, TBHIVCARE
- Busisiwe, Jele, Deputy Director HAST Care and Treat, Eastern Cape Department of Health
Accomplishments
- Honored with top achiever certificate for third quarter in 2013 at Prime Cure as an HIV Case manager
- Coordinated and implemented the CCMDD program in its infancy stages in the piloting NHI site OR Tambo District as a District CCMDD Technical Advisor working with DOH District Team
- Established the District technical working group for CCMDD implementation and monitoring
- Piloted and implement the M&E reporting system for CCMDD IN OR Tambo District
- Established and coached external PUP in the rural areas of OR Tambo Districts
- I was part of the team that was trained as Master trainers for 2019 ART guidelines – then tasked to coordinated and cascaded trainings in the OR Tambo District.
- Provided mentorship to clinical staff on the implementation of DTG based regimen in CHCs, PHCs, Hospitals, and institutions of higher learning.
- I was part of the team that piloted the authorized prescriber program with KTU, TBHIVCARE and Department of Health, where PHC nurses were trained on NIMART, APC and IMCI, mentored and assessed on clinical assessment skills and graduated as authorized prescribers.
- Worked with Eastern Cape Regional Training Centre on the roll out and implementation of the WBPHCOT program in the OR Tambo District supporting the PHC DCST lead
- Initiated and advocated for the implementation of the TB National Recovery Plan in Amathole District, supporting the HAST Directorate.
- Rolled out the trainings for LF-LAM, 3HP and TUTT in PHC facilities and hospitals, mentored clinicians and established reporting systems for LF-LAM
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: 22 September 1987
- ID number: 8709221304080
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driver’s License: Code 10
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Timeline
Regional Paediatric and Adolescents Cross Site
HST
01.2024 - Current
District TB Programme Coordinator
TBHIVCARE
01.2021 - 12.2023
District Training Coordinator
TBHIVCARE
10.2018 - 12.2020
CCMDD District Technical Advisor
HST
06.2017 - 09.2018
Clinical Trainer
HIVSA
03.2016 - 05.2017
HIV Case Manager - Team Lead
Net care Primary Health Division
02.2013 - 02.2016
Professional nurse
Chris Hani Baragwaneth Academic Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2013