Sizakele Zuma

• Ensure effective and efficient intervention delivery or collection of data in the field
• Scheduling and ensuring implementation of fieldwork visits for screening and intervention and data collection
• Conduct in field QA / QC and resolving all data queries from the data management team
• Report writing
• Account to the Principal Investigators platform, monthly.
• Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
• Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
• Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
• Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.

• Provincial Study on the socio-economic impact of alcohol consumption and over saturation of liquor outlets in KwaZulu Natal
• Contributed to the writing of inception report
• Designed research tools
• Recruited and trained fieldworkers
• Mobilized participation of stakeholders
• Translated questionnaires from Zulu to English
• Led two District Teams on data collection
• Consolidated research reports.
• Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
• Gathered and organized information for research purposes.

• Mobilization of ART patients to register to receive health messages and appointment reminders
• Introduced the Project to gatekeepers (District office, Primary Health Care Supervisors and Operational Managers)
• Recruited and Trained 25 Opt-In Mobilizers
• Extended the project to other stakeholders outside the facilities
• Predicted and resolved operational bottlenecks, supply and tool shortages.
• Performed quality control inspections on phases of field operations.
• Collaborated with multiple departments to meet operational deadlines.
• Facilitated field operations through supervision and direction of field personnel.
• Consolidate and submit weekly reports
• Achieved and exceeded the target.
• Coordinated and scheduled field personnel to cover operations throughout assigned regional area.
• Monitored personnel performance to identify opportunities for improvement and develop solutions to productivity issues.

• Coordinated the implementation of the National Adherence Strategy in the context 90 90 90 Goals in two Districts, i.e
• King Cetshwayo and Harry Gwala
• Developed a checklist to guide Lay Counselors in implementing Quality Counseling that is in line with National Adherence Guidelines
• Co-facilitated training of Enrolled nurses on HTS in King Cetshwayo District
• Monitored the implementation of BroadReach and CASIPO Collaboration Work plan - Support the establishment of Adherence Clubs, Training Community Health Workers Supervisors and nurses on Adherence Guidelines
• Orientated about 500 Community Health Workers on the Adherence Guidelines so that they can facilitate Adherence Clubs – Harry Gwala District
• Orientated 10 Department of Health nursing staff members on National Adherence Guidelines – Mbonambi -SAPPI and Meerensee Clinics
• Assessed the cause for High Lost to Follow Up in Ngwelezana Clinic and facilitated the development of a Remedial plan
• Co-facilitated the training of BroadReach staff employed for Mini-Surge 1 and 3 covering Telephone Tracing
• Developed a basket of Health Messages based on Self-determination theory to promote Testing and Treatment Adherence
• Provided Adherence Counseling to 300 chronic patients and supported their partners to be initiated on Treatment
• Facilitated Tracking of lost to follow up patients
• Member of BroadReach Operations Committee.
• Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
• Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
• Utilized proactive communication abilities to resolve employment-related disputes.

• Orientated and Mentored Integrated Service Delivery Model Teams at a Provincial, District and Local level from two Provinces, i.e
• Mpumalanga and Eastern Cape on the implementation of an Integrated Service Delivery Model.

• Coached stakeholders (civil society, business and government sector) to improve service delivery in communities through participating in Ward, Local and District Task Team structures
• Compiled several case studies that demonstrated the success of Operation Sukuma Sakhe model
• Trained District, Local and Ward Task Teams on report writing
• Trained Mentors on War Room Functionality
• Coordinated the writing of OSS District Quarterly reports
• Participated in the development of the Directory of Services, to facilitate referrals and in the writing of OSS Processes Handbook.

Tutor UNISA – 1st and 2nd year students in Development Studies.

• Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
• Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
• Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
• Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.

• Managed the running of an ECD centre, After School Care and Youth Development Project
• Supervised 7 staff members (Project Manager, Youth Development Manager, 3 youth officers, and an administration clerk) and 50 volunteers
• Sourced funding from Independent Development Trust for Youth's Skills Development and Expanded Public Works stipend for volunteers
• Facilitated the establishment of Stakeholders Forum to improve the well-being of Children.

• Managed the implementation of an Active Family Support Programme in partnership with two Non-governmental organizations
• Conducted organizational assessments of two project partners
• Conducted training needs analysis for Social Workers, fieldworkers, volunteers, Drop-in Centre staff members
• Designed capacity building plan for two organizations
• Trained staff members on the concept of the Active Family Support Programme, Reflection practice, Tree of Life, Family Tree, Monitoring and Evaluation
• Developed work standards for each worker in the project
• Ensured that each organization has an annual work plan
• Facilitated the establishment of play groups in partnership with Children's Rights Centre
• Facilitated partnership with Department of Agriculture, Social Development, Human Rights Commission, Japanese Embassy, and Children's' Rights Centre
• Coached two project partners on fundraising.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

• Conducted situational analysis on who is doing what in meeting the needs of vulnerable children in South Africa
• Facilitated the design of a comprehensive project aimed at meeting the needs of orphans and vulnerable children
• Managed the implementation of an OVC program in partnership with eight community-based organizations
• Forged partnership of project partners with the Department of Social Development and Health
• Coordinated “It takes a village to raise a child symposium' 21-24 May 2007 which was attended by 120 participants
• Facilitated two learning community sessions for project partners in 2007 and 2008.

• Participated in the screening and selection of project partners for different funding programs
• Monitored and coached 10 community-based organizations on implementing HIV and AIDS projects from KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga, and Free State Provinces.

• Facilitated the building of 500 classrooms, 4 preschools, 2 small bridges, and 250 VIP toilets in KwaZulu Natal rural areas
• Prepared media reports for Mercury and Daily News
• Presented organization's work on the radio
• Worked well with traditional leadership structures, Department of Education, Agriculture, and Environmental Affairs.

• Conducted baseline survey aimed at assessing HIV and AIDS, Knowledge, Attitudes, Behavior, and Practices of KwaNgcolosi community
• Won participation of traditional healers in preventing the spread of HIV and AIDS
• Directed and acted in a stage play on HIV and AIDS Education
• Facilitated the establishment of Rapid testing facility.

• Collected data for the Socio-Cognitive Study which was aimed at finding out the most appropriate place that better prepares children for school readiness – home rearing or preschool.