Dynamic Social Work Supervisor with the Gauteng Department of Health, skilled in policy development and crisis intervention. Achieved improved healthcare access and outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement and capacity building. Proven ability in problem-solving and collaboration, enhancing service delivery and community participation in health initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Work Supervisor
Gauteng Department of Health
Johannesburg
11.2015 - Current
Key Responsibilities
Programme Management: Overseeing the development and implementation of the health system programme, ensuring alignment with national health priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with local takeholders, including healthcare providers, community leaders, and government officials, to promote collaboration and integration of health services in health education and awareness.
Capacity Building: Build capacity within the health system to improve service delivery, including training and support for healthcare workers, NGOs and civil society groups.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor programme progress and evaluate outcomes to inform decision-making, policy formulation, and improve service delivery.
Outcomes and Impact
Improved Healthcare Delivery: Enhance healthcare delivery within hospital clusters at the tertiary to secondary to the
District level, aimed at improving access and quality of services.
Community Engagement: Foster community engagement and participation in healthcare planning and delivery.
Integration of Services: Promote integration of health services to ensure comprehensive care.
Enhanced Healthcare Access: Improved access to quality healthcare services at the district level.
Better Health Outcomes: Improved health outcomes through effective programme management and community engagement.
Strengthened Health Systems: Strengthened district health systems through capacity building and integration of services.
Social Worker & Coordinator for EHWP
Eastern Cape Department of Health
Flagstaff
11.2007 - 10.2015
Key Duties
Service Delivery Support: Implementations and support the delivery of healthcare and social development services with regards to counselling, health counselling, diagnosis and adherence to treatment at the district level.
Community Engagement: community outreach programs to engage with communities to understand needs and promote health and participation in health and social development initiatives.
Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborate with healthcare providers, social workers, police, NGOs and civil society organisations, and other stakeholders to ensure integrated and multisectoral health awareness, education and service delivery.
Data Collection and Reporting: Assist in research and collecting of data, statistics and reporting on programme outcomes and challenges.
Enhanced Community Engagement: Increased community engagement in health and social development for effectiveness of district health services in terms of surveillance, prevention and management.
Improved Service Delivery: Contributions to improved delivery of health and social services.
Better Outcomes: Support for achieving better health and social outcomes in the district in terms of the quality of life and life expectancy.
Outcomes and Impact
Improved Health and Social Outcomes: Contribute to improving health and social outcomes in the district.
Community Participation: Foster community participation in health and social development initiatives.
Integrated Service Delivery: Support integrated delivery of health and social services.
Skills and Qualifications
Knowledge of Health and Social Development: Understanding of principles and practices in health and social development.
Communication Skills: Effective communication for community engagement and collaboration.
Problem-Solving: Ability to address challenges in service delivery.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health - Healthcare
University Of Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng
09-2025
Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work - Social Work
Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha, E.C.
03-2007
Matric/Grade 12 - General Studies
Phakamani S.S.S.
Butterworth, E.C.
12-1997
Skills
ASSESSMENT AND COUNSELLING
DIPLOMACY, MEDIATION & NEGOTIATION
POLICY DEVELOPMENT & ANALYSIS
CLIENT ORIENTATION AND CUSTOMER FOCUS, PROBLEM-SOLVING
INTERVIEWING AND INVESTIGATIONS, FACILTATION AND INVESTIGATING
GRADE 1 DENTIST at Gauteng Department of Health (University of the Witwatersrand: Wits Oral Health Centre)GRADE 1 DENTIST at Gauteng Department of Health (University of the Witwatersrand: Wits Oral Health Centre)
Secretary (Communication Unit) at Gauteng Department of Health (Steve Biko Academic Hospital)Secretary (Communication Unit) at Gauteng Department of Health (Steve Biko Academic Hospital)