Xolile Nonto Dladla
Ladysmith
Summary
Nurse specialist with ten years of experience working very closely with primary health care facilities, working under a PEPFAR-funded organization supporting the District and
sub-districts. Currently serving as
Sub-District Coordinator and TB point of Contact in the district, leading and supporting the implementation
of Operation Phuthuma strategy to achieve 95 95 95 targets for TB/HIV integration, TB cascade, and MCHW, and strengthening health care systems for better health in facilities. I am working closely with District trainers to close gaps in clinical management by mentoring and coaching health care workers to improve their management of clients on ART, NCDs, TB, and MCWH. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, and hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Primary Health Care, and am currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation. I am a certified mentor for NIMART, IMCI, APC, and Pediatric Health. Proven skills in
technical assistance, training organization, and stakeholder
relationship management, contributing to an effective project
execution and operations.
Results-driven coordinator with strong track record in leading district operations and optimizing performance. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and strategic planning to meet organizational goals. Focused on adaptability and supporting continuous improvement while effectively managing resources and priorities. Recognized for strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sub-district coordinator
Health Systems Trust
LADYSMITH, KwaZulu/Natal
10.2023 - Current
- Supported the institutionalization and rollout of Operation Phuthuma strategy 15 primary healthcare facilities.
- Mentored and coached over 150 healthcare workers in the implementation and adherence to HIV/TB clinical guidelines strengthening the quality of patient care.
- Improved TPT initiation from 62% to 91% and completion rate from 67% to 85%.
- Reduced overdue viral loads by 35%
- Increased MMD coverage from 68% to 89%
- Increased decanting rate from 76% to 90%
- Prepared Annually and quarterly reports
- Coordinated quality improvement activities across 4 sub-district.
Area Coordinator
Health Systems Trust
Pietermaritzburg
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Mentored the sub-district management Exco to enhance the Community Health Centre operations and achieved ideal clinic status 5 PHC had platinum and 10 had Gold.
- Supported facility to improve transition from paper based decanting of clients to Synch electronic decanted modality from 6% to 76% in 2 quarters.
- Mentor and coach community services and interns, health care workers on ART and TB guidelines.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff, developing skills and knowledge to improve service delivery.
- Achieved service time and quality targets consistently.
Promoted safety by implementing regulatory standards and operational guidelines. - Conducted site visits with DoH to assess progress on implementation and quality improvement plans.
- Facilitated the identification of performance gaps through data analysis, developing quality improvement plans at the facility level.
- Reviewed monthly reports, ensuring timely submissions to DMO, and shared findings with NDoH.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams across various departments to achieve area targets, and improve operations.
Acting Special Programs Coordinator
Health Systems Trust
Pietermaritzburg
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Facilitated implementation of new HTS programmes in high-priority facilities, including the U=U model and toolkits.
- Supported MINA, Index, and HIVSS models to enhance case finding in Siyenza facilities.
- Conducted recruitment and training for staff members to meet programme requirements.
- Engaged stakeholders to promote and support HTS programme initiatives.
- Collaborated with funders to provide updates on district programme implementations.
- Compiled and analysed monthly district reports, addressing facility support.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Achieved service time and quality targets. - Identified issues, analysed information, and provided solutions to
problems. - Built and maintained a courteous and effective working environment
relationships.. - Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
Prepared a range of written communications, documents, and reports. - Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Promoted a safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies, and guidelines.
Facility Team Lead
Health Systems Trust
Pietermaritzburg
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Supervised facility-based staff and outreach teams to enhance operational efficiency.
- Supported facility managers in tracking performance for HIV, TB casefinding, treatment linkage, and retention.
- Monitored targets and mentored DSD facility staff to improve service delivery outcomes.
- Implemented patient tracking and referral systems to ensure effective patient management.
- Ensured compliance with standard operating procedures by overseeing daily activities.
- Assessed the outreach team's capacity to strengthen HIV and TB
service delivery methods. - Coordinated outreach activities and planned daily operations
within facilities and communities. - Conducted baseline assessments to inform the Quality Improvement plan
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Identified issues, analysed information, and provided solutions to
problems. - Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve
results and improve operations. - Trained and mentored employees to maximise team performance.
Research Nurse
CAPRISA
Pietermaritzburg
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Executed administrative tasks, completing screening and enrolment logs efficiently.
- Coordinated participant bookings for follow-up visits to ensure continuity of care.
- Developed recruitment strategies to enhance participant retention rates.
- Scheduled staffing to optimize operations during peak clinic days.
- Monitored mobile equipment to guarantee usability and compliance.
- Administered Sexual Reproductive Health Services, including history taking, examinations, and assessments.
- Collected specimens, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols.
- Conducted HIV testing and counselling while managing proper specimen labelling and storage.
- Advocated for patients' rights and well-being, acting as a liaison
between patients, families, and healthcare providers. - Maintained a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for
patients, adhering to infection-control policies. - Managed the administration of patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in line with data protection regulations.
- Managed stock levels of ward supplies, ordering new stock to
avoid shortages impacting patient care. - Supervised, trained, and mentored new nurses in nursing
requirements and procedures. - Educated patients and their families on disease prevention and health maintenance practices.
Professional Nurse
KZ Health Busingath Clinic
LADYSMITH
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Executed Integrated Management of Child Illnesses, incorporating Expanded Program on Immunization and Child Nutrition.
- Delivered comprehensive antenatal care, including pre-antenatal and post-delivery support for mothers and infants.
- Managed treatment protocols for HIV/AIDS, STIs, and tuberculosis effectively.
- Implemented and initiated HIV counselling and testing alongside management of minor ailments.
- Managed stock levels of ward supplies, ordering new stock to avoid shortages impacting patient care.
- Advocated for patients' rights and well-being, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Managed the administration of patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in line with data protection regulations.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify care needs,
preferences, and potential risks. - Administered medications and treatments to patients following
prescribed healthcare plans. - Coordinated patient care in consultation with multidisciplinary team
team of health professionals. - Supervised junior nurses and healthcare assistants, providing
mentorship and guidance to improve care standards. - Administered CPR following Basic Life Support for Health Care
- Provider during emergency cases to patients undergoing cardiac
arrest. - Maintained continued personal development through regular
training, maximising nursing capabilities and competence. - Monitored patient pain and discomfort to assess needs for therapies or painkilling drugs.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring and Evaluation
The Foundation for Professional Development
Pretoria2027
Post Graduate Diploma - Primary Care Nursing
Durban University of Technology
12-2023
Bachelor of Science - B-Nursing
University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban, KZN2014
Matric - Matric
Sakhelwe High School
Ezakheni Section E, LadysmithSkills
- Human Resource Management - Setting targets and monitoring staff performance
- Financial management – Monitoring the use of company assets, reporting on expenditure, and sending motivation for extended hours utilisation
- Risk Management - Escalating accordingly and ensuring vehicles are serviced and used accordingly
- Conflict management - Managed staff conflict and provided support accordingly
- Project Management - Led the Know Your Child strategy project, improved suppression rate from 46% to 76%, and implemented the Records Management project to enhance sub-district patient experience of care and waiting time from 37% to 89%
- Information management – able to work with information correctly, safely, and effectively, analyse information and communicate it through presentations, writing reports, sharing findings, and ensuring data quality
- Organisational, influencing—able to persuade, motivate, and guide people and processes I am tasked with to achieve desired outcomes
- Analytical, motivational
- Computer literacy
- Relationship management – able to build relationships
- Facilitation – able to guide groups or individuals through discussions, activities, and processes as they participate effectively and reach the desired outcomes
- Staff supervision
- Time-management
- Decision making
Education
NIMART Certified, IMCI Certified, RTCQI, HTS Certified, Advanced HIV management, APC
Timeline
Sub-district coordinator
Health Systems Trust
10.2023 - Current
Area Coordinator
Health Systems Trust
10.2022 - 09.2023
Acting Special Programs Coordinator
Health Systems Trust
03.2022 - 09.2022
Facility Team Lead
Health Systems Trust
02.2019 - 02.2022
Research Nurse
CAPRISA
03.2017 - 01.2019
Professional Nurse
KZ Health Busingath Clinic
01.2016 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - B-Nursing
University of KwaZulu Natal
Matric - Matric
Sakhelwe High School
Post Graduate Diploma - Monitoring and Evaluation
The Foundation for Professional Development
Post Graduate Diploma - Primary Care Nursing
Durban University of Technology