Quality Improvement Assurance
Resume:
Names & Surname Christine Morwesi Mapule Marumo
Personal Information
Email Address: **************@*****.***
Mobile Number: +27-826****** Alt number +27-745******
Residential Address: 502 Highveld Flats, 132 Twist Street, Johannesburg, (Gauteng)
Languages: Setswana, English, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho, Pedi, Tsonga, Venda, Afrikaans
Driver’s Licences: EB-0
Professional Summary
I am a professional nurse with working experience in public health and NGOs. I have experience working in Maternity, casualty and outreach services, Primary health care setting as a PHC clinician, TB and STI projects including HIV / AIDS counselling, Testing, and ART initiation and maintenance, as well as HIV clinical trials.
I have a track record of working as an associate lecturer in the higher education environment. I have supported health facilities with HIV/TB /STI integration and VMMC quality assurance and quality improvement project. I have also worked as a compliance officer, conducting inspections for compliance to prescribed health regulated norms and standards.
I have managed and implemented projects funded by PEPFAR and provided technical training support to the National Department of Health‘s National adherence strategy during National Adherence Guidelines and policy rollout. I can manage, motivate, supervise and work with teams. I have also acquired report writing, oral presentation, and good interpersonal skills. I can adapt easily and fit in any organisation to reach the organisational goal and objectives.
I have participated in MNCWHN (Maternal, Neonatal, Child, Women Health and Nutrition) Mid -Term Review 2014 Field visits, and VMMC External Quality Assessment (EQA) 2021, conducted by the National Department of Health & World Health Organisation.
Employment Skills
Leadership and Management, Team Building, Organizational, Hard work and dedication, Analytical, Ethical, Professionalism, Numeracy, Initiative, Creativity and Integrity
Software programs
Office, MS Word,
MS Power point, MS
Teams, Zoom, MS
Excel, Outlook, Therapy edge, Skill smart
Work Experience
Job Title and Company
Job Title and Company
Assistant Director (person assisting inspectors) at Office of Health Standard Compliance
From: 1st March 2022 to 31 March 2023
Type: Contract
Duties:
• Planned and coordinated inspections and re-inspections of public and private health establishments
• Conducted inspections and re-inspections of health establishments
• Verified evidence submitted by health establishments
• Validated and completed inspection reports and recommendations
• Managed and accounted for the use of resources
• Managed and mitigated risks
Provincial Quality improvement coordinator at University Research Company (URC) LLC.,
From February 2017 to November 2017
Job Type: Permanent
Duties: Technical
Worked with primary and secondary care facilities to prioritize problem areas, developed and implemented solutions;
Established and supported quality improvement teams for the design and implementation of improvement activities
Assisted health district offices in establishing, developing communication and monitoring strategies to improve compliance with minimum quality standards for VMMC Programme
Supported integration of VMMC to HIV/ AIDS, SRH and other health services offered by health establishments
Conducted and facilitated quality improvement training, mentoring and coaching
Conducted VMMC sites QI assessment
Provided technical support and mentorship to VMMC Programme managers at district and provincial level
Provided support in the development of QIP, DHP and data validation
Coordination and Collaboration
Worked with the DOH and establishment’s personnel and other stakeholders to develop an implementation strategy and work plan for institutionalising continuous quality improvement;
Worked with DOH staff in scaling-up successful VMMC QI interventions;
Attended provincial and district VMMC Implementing Partner’s meetings to share CQI progress
Ensured continuous communication and worked closely with the Provincial PEPFAR Liaison Officer
Report writing
Monthly and quarterly progress report writing as per operational plan
Provided feedback on performance to the supported sites monthly and quarterly
Provided quarterly status reports to the DOH, USAID and the ASSIST project;
Provided inputs for the semi-annual and annual ASSIST project report
Reason for Leaving: Project ending due to lack of funding
National Trainer at SA Partners
From January 2016 to June 2016
Job Type: Permanent
Duties: Technical
Provided Technical Training support nationally and provincially (in rolling out National Adherence Strategy, (NAS)
Conducted and facilitated adherence Guidelines training and mentoring nationally
Coordinating and collaboration
Provided support to Regional Training Centres with regards to preparations for Adherence Guidelines training and mentoring
Participated and Represented the organisation at technical working groups (TWG) meetings
Generating report
Created and updated the training log, developed the national training plan, collated provincial training plans onto the national training plan and kept the national training plan up to date
Generated report on training activities, on monthly and quarterly basis
Provided input on materials development, such as: practitioner’s manual development, supplemental materials and interactive audio or video materials (for training and/or instruction). Reviewed and updated Adherence guidelines and I-Act training materials
Reason for Leaving:
HAST trainer at I-TECH SA
From September 2013 to August 2014
Job Type: Contract
Duties: Technical
Conducted HIV/ AIDS STI &TB (HAST) training and mentoring of Health Care Workers nationally
Provided technical support to health care workers with regards to HIV/AIDS,STI & TB national clinical guidelines
Conducted HIV/TB clinical audit
Coordination and collaboration
Worked with the NDoH and facility staff and other stakeholders in preparation for HAST training
Reporting
Generated training reports
Conducted Data verification of study documents and Setswana transcripts
Participated in MNCWHN National Department of Health/WHO Mid -Term Review 2014 Field visits. (Maternal, Neonatal, Child, Women Health and Nutrition)
Reason for Leaving: Contract ended
Associate lecturer at Wits University
From August 2012 to August 2013
Job Type: Contract
Duties:
Developed and presented power point presentation Lectures to the Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 students
Provided Preceptorship and Clinical supervision to year 1 and Year 2 students at practical learning sites
Conducted Tutorial - Based Learning(TBL), Problem - Based Learning (PBL) and Case-based Learning (CBL) for year 1&2 students
Conducted Student Skills teaching at the skills laboratory and practical learning establishments
Marked Logbooks, Setting and Marking of tests and, examinations for year 1,2&3 students
OSCE examiner
Reason for Leaving: contract ended
PHC / Research nurse at Wits reproductive health institute (WRHI)
From 2009 December to July 2012
Job Type: Permanent
Duties:
Screening and enrolment of THINK study participants [Paeds] ( TB IRIS observational study in children from two months to 8yrs)
Initiated and maintained ART in Paeds and Adolescents
Managed opportunistic infections
Conducted TB active case finding and defaulter tracing
Offered psycho-social support to care givers of the study participants
Co-ordinated TB and BCG IRIS study
Data collection and Peer Data Quality Control
Performed physical exam, Treated STIs, Contact tracing and treatment (HIV clinical trials, VOICE study)
HIV counselling and testing
Referred newly Sero-converted participants to ART sites for initiation
Performed study procedures
Assessed and treated minor ailments
Audited files weekly & monthly and weekly & monthly stats
VASP mentor (Voice adherence strengthening program)
Work within multidisciplinary team
Reason for Leaving: Exploring new opportunities
Occupational health nurse at Eskom
From Jan – Nov 2009
Job Type: Locum/ Part time
Duties:
Identified, Monitored, Reported & offered advice regarding health and safety risks at work place according to Occupational Health and Safety Act
Managed and reported occupational incidents and accidents
Applied for compensation of occupational illnesses and injuries on behalf of the employee and employer
Identified occupational Risk and Hazard at work place and ensured safe and healthy work environment
Treated minor ailments and chronic illnesses, Offered Family planning service and HIV counselling and testing
Performed Pre-employment, Periodic and Exit medical examinations
Reason for Leaving: Got a permanent offer
Primary health care clinician at City of Johannesburg Municipality clinic
From May 2002 to October 2008
Job Type: Permanent
Duties:
Management of minor ailments and chronic diseases
Intergraded Management of Childhood illnesses Case Management (IMCI), Expanded Program of Immunization (EPI), Participated in immunization campaigns
HAST:
Conducted HIV/AIDS Counseling, Testing and staging (adults and children), and participated in TB/HIV Campaigns
Management of opportunistic infections in adults and children
Performed CD4 Cell count Test, Interpret results and refer for ART
Prescribed and dispensed Cotrimaxazole Prophylaxis to HIV infected adults and affected/Infected infants and children
TB and STI screening, diagnosis, contact tracing and disease management
HIV/TB Collaboration-
Collected TB sputum for test, done Tuberculin skin Test (TST) and results Interpretation. HIV Testing for all TB patients and vice versa
Prescribed and issue TB Prophylaxis
Women health:
Antenatal bookings and follow-up visits, HIV testing and management
Family planning, Breast examination and cervical cancer screening
Acted as operational manager-
Compiled monthly, quarterly stats and reports. Planned and conducted departmental meetings. Attended to queries and complaints. Ordering stock, supplies, stationary and equipment. Overall supervision and Mentoring of personnel and college nursing students
Planned facility campaigns. Participated in operational manager’s meetings. Liaised with other stake holders
Reason for Leaving: Exploring new opportunities
Professional nurse at Alexandra health centre
From November 1996 to April 2002
Job Type: Permanent
Duties: Outreach services:
Provided Family planning service, Antenatal follow-up care, Vaccination of children under 5 years and Referrals
Labour unit (MOU):
Admissions, monitor labour progress, Delivery of babies, Examination of a new born, care of the mother and baby post-delivery, Giving of vaccinations, attended labour emergencies, Hospital Referrals and Discharges
Casualty:
Emergency case management, Monitor short stay patients, giving of prescribed medicines and controlled schedule drugs, wound care, Administration of IV therapy, and Health education
Reason for Leaving: Career growth
Education
Qualification Name B-Tech degree in Occupational health nursing science, Institution: University of Johannesburg, Completion Date: December 2004, Accreditation Name: SASHON
Qualification Name: Diploma in nursing management, Institution: University of Johannesburg Completion date: December 2004
Qualification Name: Diploma in Clinical nursing science, health assessment, treatment and care Institution: Rand Afrikaans Universiteitk Completion Date: March 2003
Qualification Name: General nursing, Community health, Psychiatry & midwifery Institution: Lebone college of nursing, Completion Date: April 1996
Accreditation Name: South African nursing council (SANC)
Certification: Total quality Management, Institution: UNISA, Completion Date: June 2020
Certification: ETDP Assessor
Institution: Education, Training & Development Practices Sector
Completion Date: September 2014, Subjects: Conduct outcomes-based assessment, Recognition of prior learning (RPL), Accreditation Name: Health and Welfare Sector Education & Training Authority (HWSETA)
Certification: HIV/AIDS care and counselling
Institution: UNISA, Completion Date: October 2006, Subjects: Theoretical course (HIV / AIDS)
Certification: HIV/AIDS care and counselling
Institution: UNISA, Completion Date: Completion Date: May 2008, Subjects: counselling skills workshop
Certification: Train the Trainer course
Institution: UNISA, Completion Date: November 2008
Certification: Comprehensive HIV management, Treatment and care program for Nurses
Institution: Reproductive health & HIV research Unit of the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa (RHRU)
Completion Date: February 2010
Certification: Good clinical practice (GCP)
Institution: Wits Health consortium Clinical research department, Completion Date: December 2009
Certification: Sexual Reproductive Health Program for Nurses
Institution: Reproductive health & HIV research Unit of the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa (RHRU)
Completion Date: October 2008
Certification: (IMCI) Integrated management of Childhood Illnesses case management
Institution: Gauteng health (Public health directorate), Completion Date: August 2007
Certification: Dispensing practitioner’s course
Institution: Health Science Academy, Completion Date: November 2005
Certification: Nursing pharmacology
Institution: Rand Afrikaans University, Completion Date: December 2004
Certification: Audiometry, Institution: Technicon Witwatersrand, Completion Date: July 2003
Certification: Spirometry, Institution: Technicon Witwatersrand, Completion Date: June 2004
Certification: The control & Management of Tuberculosis (TB)
Institution: City of Johannesburg health services, Completion Date: November 2002
Certification: Reproductive Health
Institution: Gauteng department of health, Completion Date: August 2000
Certification: MS Excel, Institution: ITinterllect, Completion Date: March 2010
Certification: MS Outlook, Institution: ITinterllect, Completion Date: July 2010
Referees
PREVIOUS EMPLOYER
Office of Health Standard Compliance (OHSC)
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
Mar 2022- Mar 2023
POSITION HELD AT COMPANY
Assistant Director (Person assisting Inspectors (PAI)
CONTACT DETAILS
+27-826****** +27-724****** *******@****.***.**
NAME
Makgomo Mphaka
DESIGNATION
Deputy Director Inspectorate
PREVIOUS EMPLOYER
University Research Co,.LLc (URC)
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
Feb 2017- Nov 2017
POSITION HELD AT COMPANY
Provincial Quality Improvement coordinator
CONTACT DETAILS
NAME
Josephine Sithole [**************@*****.***]
DESIGNATION
Technical Advisor
PREVIOUS EMPLOYER
Wits University
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
Locum – 2016
POSITION HELD AT COMPANY
OSCE Examiner
CONTACT DETAILS
+27-83-262-**** [******@*****.***]
NAME
Jane Bodibe
DESIGNATION
OSCE Tutor
PREVIOUS EMPLOYER
International Training & Education Center for Health [ I-Tech SA]
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
September 2013- August 2014
POSITION HELD AT COMPANY
HAST Trainer & Mentor
CONTACT DETAILS
NAME
Jerri Sumitani
DESIGNATION
PREVIOUS EMPLOYER
Wits University (Family Medicine Dpt Clinical Associates Program)
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
1st August 2012 – 31st August 2013
POSITION HELD AT COMPANY
Associate lecturer
CONTACT DETAILS
+27-846****** [********@****.***.** ]
NAME
Bright Sithole
DESIGNATION
Lecturer
PREVIOUS EMPLOYER
Wits RHI (Formerly RHRU and ECHO)
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
1st Dec 2009 – 31 July 2012
POSITION HELD AT COMPANY
PHC/Research nurse
CONTACT DETAILS
NAME
Busisiwe Mnguni
DESIGNATION
Quality Control Manager/ Nurse Mentor
PREVIOUS EMPLOYER
City of Johannesburg,Region E
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
Apr 2002- Oct 2008
POSITION HELD AT COMPANY
Primary Health Care Clinician
CONTACT DETAILS
+27-827****** *****.********@*****.***
NAME
Nomathemba Mothokoa
PREVIOUS EMPLOYER
Alexandra Health Centre
PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT
Nov 1996 - Apr 2002
POSITION HELD AT COMPANY
Casualty, outreach Nurse and Midwife
CONTACT DETAILS
NAME
Nursing service manager
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