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Winnifred Gumula

Harare,South Africa

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in communication, planning, and organising. Demonstrates exceptional skills in analysing complex situations, decision making, and problem solving. Known for self-motivation, approachability, and reliability while maintaining professionalism in all interactions. Proven ability to lead teams effectively under pressure with a focus on risk assessment and mitigation. Committed to enhancing customer relationships through strategic management and dedicated service.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6042
6042
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Operations Manager

University of Cape Town – Desmond Tutu HIV Centre
Cape Town, ZA
05.2017 - 09.2025
  • Oversee implementation and implementation of studies, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans
  • Develop best practices and tools for execution and management of studies at site
  • Maintain relationships with different stakeholders
  • Manage the administration of participant vouchers and logistics
  • Implement and maintain internal systems to ensure efficient and effective operations including the Risk Management Plan
  • Line manages the Cleaners and Drivers team
  • Complete regulatory records as per protocol and site requirements, evaluate and rectify any problems identified
  • Monitor study progress to ensure compliance and adherence to enrollment and target
  • Coordinate logistics for visitors, sponsors and participants
  • Communication and liaising with the Facility Manager

Project Coordinator

Women’s Health Coop Research Triangle - Kheth Impilo
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Project Planning and Implementation
  • Conducting randomized control-trial interventions
  • Training of staff and other trainers on the Women’s Health Coop Intervention
  • Conducting case management on study participants
  • Maintaining relationships with health care facilities within the Cape Metro Region
  • Conducting quality assurance and translation of interviews

Education

Project Management -

Allenby Campus

Study Coordinators certificate - undefined

Chameleon Institution

Nuts and Bolt Course - Research

Crede
Cape Town, Western Cape

Good Clinical Practice - undefined

Crede

Management & Leadership - undefined

Imsimbi

Crucial Conversations - undefined

Mentoring Certificate - undefined

UCT

Developmental Studies Degree - Research

Unisa
Pretoria - South Africa

Skills

  • Communication
  • Planning
  • Organizing
  • Analyzing
  • Decision making
  • Problem solving
  • Self-motivation
  • Approachability
  • Reliability
  • Professionalism
  • Team player
  • Team leadership
  • Working under pressure
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Customer relationship management

Languages

Zulu
Upper intermediate
Xhosa
Upper intermediate
Venda
Advanced (C1)
English
Upper intermediate

Custom

  • Good Clinical Practice Certificate (GCP)
  • Mentoring
  • Project Management
  • Management and Leadership Training

Timeline

Operations Manager

University of Cape Town – Desmond Tutu HIV Centre
05.2017 - 09.2025

Project Coordinator

Women’s Health Coop Research Triangle - Kheth Impilo
01.2012 - 01.2017

Study Coordinators certificate - undefined

Chameleon Institution

Good Clinical Practice - undefined

Crede

Management & Leadership - undefined

Imsimbi

Crucial Conversations - undefined

Mentoring Certificate - undefined

UCT

Project Management -

Allenby Campus

Nuts and Bolt Course - Research

Crede

Developmental Studies Degree - Research

Unisa

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