THENJIWE PATRICIA MSWANE
Superintendent Occupational Health
MEER EN SEE
Summary
Dynamic and qualified Occupational Health Practitioner with extensive experience in clinical governance and health management. Demonstrated success in implementing health strategies and managing occupational diseases while enhancing health data quality for reporting and decision-making. Strong capability in leading wellness programs, driving digital health solutions, and fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Superintendent Occupational Health
Rio Tinto Richards Bay Minerals
07.2023 - Current
- Worked with specialized teams to accomplish all objectives and achieve goals.
- Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Promoting health within business by working with external stakeholders, such as the Department of Health and external stakeholders.
- Health awareness and education within the business to minimize and manage chronic diseases within the business.
- Reporting of health stats to the Department of Mineral Resources and Petroleum, and the Mineral Council.
- Working with HR and the disability fund in managing employees' ill health and incapacity.
- Lead clinical governance and health management strategies to ensure the delivery of high-quality health services, aligned with international best practices.
- Implement medical surveillance programs and disability management initiatives, enhancing health service capability.
- Participate in audits and workplace assessments to align health service delivery with strategic health priorities.
Acting Superintendent: Occupational Health
Rio Tinto Richardsbay Minerals
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Evaluated subcontractor performance regularly, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and maintaining accountability throughout the lifecycle of each project.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents and improved employee wellbeing.
- Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
Occupational Health Nurse
Rio Tinto Richards Bay Minerals
11.2022 - 12.2022
- - Lead clinical governance and health management strategies to ensure the delivery of high-quality health services aligned with international best practices.
- - Implement medical surveillance programs and disability management initiatives, enhancing health service capability.
- - Participate in audits and workplace assessments to align health service delivery with strategic health priorities.
- Provided ongoing health education to employees, fostering a culture of wellness and selfcare.
- Maintained detailed records of employee health data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and facilitating data-driven decision making on workplace wellness initiatives.
- Delivered array of employee health services at company, which included health screenings and immunizations.
- Leveraged approved medical, nursing and statistical formats to maintain accurate clinical records.
Clinical Claims Adjudicator
Rand Mutual Assurance
09.2017 - 10.2022
- - Managed occupational diseases claims and ensured adherence to health data reporting standards for continuous improvement.
- - Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize health service effectiveness and conduct training for junior staff in health data usage.
Occupational Health Practitioner
Sasol
05.2016 - 08.2017
- - Conducted medical surveillance and promoted safe health practices across the workforce.
- - Captured detailed reports interfacing with health systems for effective monitoring of health service delivery.
Occupational Health Nurse
Doornbosch Mine Clinic & Tubatse Ferrochrome Mine
01.2015 - 02.2016
- - Overall management for medical surveillance and occupational disease claims
- - Conducting audits and assessments, and engaging in health promotion
Scrub Sister (Professional Nurse)
Steve Biko Academic Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic, quality patient care, ensuring compliance with clinical governance standards and practices.
- Conducted thorough assessments, planning, and implementation of patient care protocols as a theater scrub nurse, focusing on patient safety and optimal treatment outcomes.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of patient care, contributing to improved health data quality management.
- Participated in training and mentoring junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in clinical practice.
- Engaged actively in quality assurance initiatives, preparing for and participating in audits to ensure adherence to hospital policies and protocols.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
University of the Witwatersrand
08.2023 - 04.2025
Project Management
Rhodes University
Richards Bay, South Africa 01.2024 - 01.2025
Superintendent Leadership Development Program
Dukes University
01.2024 - undefined
AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 6th Edition
American Board of Independent Medical Examiners
01.2021 - undefined
Wealth Management
FAISIT
01.2021 - undefined
Certificate - 21st Century Business Communication in English
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2019 - undefined
Diploma - Occupational Health Nursing
OCSA Academy of Excellence
01.2014 - 01.2015
Certificate - Spirometry, Audiometry and Vision Screening
Ocsa Academy of Excellence
01.2014 - 01.2015
Certificate - Dispensing
S buys Academy
01.2014 - undefined
Certificate - Basic HIV Management
Lancet
01.2014 - undefined
Diploma - General, Psychiatric, Community and Midwifery Nursing
Ann Latsky Nursing College
01.2009 - 01.2012
National Certificate - Tourism Reception and Computer
Stanford Computer & Business College
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2005 - 01.2006
Skills
- Clinical Governance Implementation
- Health Data Quality Management
- Occupational Health Strategy Development
- Data Analysis
- Occupational Health Strategy Development
- Research and Thought Leadership in Occupational Health
References
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- Soshon, Member since January 2015
- South African Nursing Council since 2009
Timeline
Project Management
Rhodes University
01.2024 - 01.2025
Superintendent Leadership Development Program
Dukes University
01.2024 - undefined
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
University of the Witwatersrand
08.2023 - 04.2025
Superintendent Occupational Health
Rio Tinto Richards Bay Minerals
07.2023 - Current
Acting Superintendent: Occupational Health
Rio Tinto Richardsbay Minerals
12.2022 - 06.2023
Occupational Health Nurse
Rio Tinto Richards Bay Minerals
11.2022 - 12.2022
AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 6th Edition
American Board of Independent Medical Examiners
01.2021 - undefined
Wealth Management
FAISIT
01.2021 - undefined
Certificate - 21st Century Business Communication in English
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2019 - undefined
Clinical Claims Adjudicator
Rand Mutual Assurance
09.2017 - 10.2022
Occupational Health Practitioner
Sasol
05.2016 - 08.2017
Occupational Health Nurse
Doornbosch Mine Clinic & Tubatse Ferrochrome Mine
01.2015 - 02.2016
Diploma - Occupational Health Nursing
OCSA Academy of Excellence
01.2014 - 01.2015
Certificate - Spirometry, Audiometry and Vision Screening
Ocsa Academy of Excellence
01.2014 - 01.2015
Certificate - Dispensing
S buys Academy
01.2014 - undefined
Certificate - Basic HIV Management
Lancet
01.2014 - undefined
Scrub Sister (Professional Nurse)
Steve Biko Academic Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2014
Diploma - General, Psychiatric, Community and Midwifery Nursing
Ann Latsky Nursing College
01.2009 - 01.2012
National Certificate - Tourism Reception and Computer
Stanford Computer & Business College
01.2005 - 01.2006
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