Current location:
Gauteng, South Africa - View on map
Preferred Sector of Employment:
accounting and finance
Education
Masters of Public Health (2010)
BSc HONS Molecular and Cell Biology (2008)
BSc Biological Sciences majoring in Biochemistry and Microbiology (2007)
Clinical Auditing
Data analytics, Biostatistics and Health Economics
Core skills
International Experience
Business acumen
Project management, Health Promotion
Proficient in research and report writing
Innovative
Customer service
Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP
Student Support Provider (University of Birmingham) - Oct 2010 to Feb 2013
Clear Links Limited, UK – A support service for dyslexic and disabled students and work professions providing equal access in order to achieve the same pass rate or goals as non-disabled individuals
Mentored University of Birmingham students with varying learning disabilities
Managed an average of 10 students per term
Developed an understanding in varying learning disabilities and proficiency in best methods of management of different disabilities
Taught examination preparation skills
Practical support facilitator for students requiring support in practical lab sessions.
Key achievement: KPI was an increase in pass rate and an increase in confidence of students
Clinical Audit Officer - Oct 2012 to Nov 2012
Manchester University, UK – Based at University Hospital South Manchester Education and Research centre which serves approximately 350,000 local patients and 6.3 million in the North West
Management of data collection, verification and entry of cardiovascular surgical procedures for clinical audit
Motivated other hospitals in the North West to conduct identical clinical audit in their hospitals
Analyzed and constructed vascular history summaries for each patient from their respective case notes and online hospital records for Health Economics Proforma for publication
Responsible for daily maintenance of local and national Vascular surgery database
Delivered quality control data to Clinical Audit Coordinator in order to drive improvements and innovative solutions
Developed and grew my expertise and proficiency in Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Key achievements: design of data collection form and management of data collection for Health Economics proforma on vascular surgery for publication in journal
Public Health Postgraduate placement - Sept 2010 to May 2012
NHS Sandwell Primary Care Trust (PCT), UK – PCT serving 350,000 registered people and enables them to access healthcare, health promotion and treatment advice. Approximately 1300 staff
Lead researcher responsible for the Breast Screening annual report (2011)
Managed and coordinated data collection from relevant hospitals, PCTs and health promotion committee for report write up
Responsible for providing updates and presented final report at several Breast Cancer Consortium meetings
Selected by public health consultant to shadow Sandwell funding assorted committee which focused on assessing patients eligibility for healthcare funding
Developed proficiency in the development of cancer health promotion campaigns (breast and bowel cancer)
Wrote detailed quarterly reports outlining health promotion progress
Developed presentation skills and team working skills for both local and remote teams.
Key achievements: Authored the City, Sandwell and Walsall breast screening report annual report for 2011
Alumni Call Centre Agent - Sept 2010 to Dec 2010
University of Birmingham, UK – Approximately 15-20 agents on the team on Circles of Influence campaign aimed at fundraising to help transform the campus
Drove fundraising activities for the university
Responsible for providing accurate and appropriate information in response to customer inquiries
Worked with upper management to ensure appropriate changes were made to improve customer satisfaction
Reconnected with alumni members and updated contact details
Proficient in communication, presentation, and team working.
Key achievement: Reached target and the Medical and Dental Sciences building was successfully renovated in 2011
Tutor - Nov 2009 to May 2010
AAA Tuition, UK – Tuition centre offering one to one tutoring or class teaching to students
Managed 5 to 10 students per week aged 15 to 18 years old
Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning mediums to increase student understanding of course materials
Taught various Science subjects to students
Developed, administered and corrected tests and quizzes in a timely manner
Prepared lecture notes and assisted in preparation for national exams such as GSCE and GCE.
Key achievement: All the students I managed successfully passed their national exams on their first sitting
Lab Technician - May 2009 to Sept 2009
Oilwatch Tribology Services, SA – SouthAfrican leaderin with an analytical lab providing oil and fuel analysis
Enhanced existing experimental techniques by conducting laboratory tests on oil samples
Applied quality checks and procedures
Recommended design specifications and development of key components and features of protocols to be implemented in the lab
Innovated process improvement protocols.
Key achievement: Lead research in the development of a new protocol for testing diesel quality
Sales Lead - Nov 2007 to Apr 2009
Zoppini, SA – Italian company that expanded into South Africa with the first branch opening in Cape Town
Managed and accelerated site start up of the company as I was one of the first employees
Responsible for training new employees
Participated in various incentive programs designed to support achievement of production goals
Managed and developed promotional programs to optimize revenue levels
Developed marketing techniques
Developed sales techniques
Retained and ensured proper handling and care of existing client accounts.
Key achievement: Helped drive the growth of the company and increasing their footprint in the market by opening two additional branches in South Africa
Healthcare Service Leader - June 2005 to June 2007
Pleasant Ways, ZW – Retirement home to approximately 20 residents
Key individual/personal social responsibility
Managed volunteer team members to ensure efficient running of home
Chaired team meetings aimed at improvement initiatives
Organized activities for the residents and ran various errands.
Key achievement: Election to service leader and developed team leading skills
HIGHER EDUCATION
University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK, 2010 – Master of Public Health Degree
University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, 2008 –BSc Honours Molecular and Cell Biology Degree
University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, 2007 –BSc Chemical and Molecular sciences (Biochemistry and Microbiology) Degree
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
Publications
Currently, a research paper that I have written and is the first author is under review for publication
Wrote and completed a report on the City, Sandwell and Walsall (CSW) breast screening programme 2011
Courses
Registered Zumba Instructor and ZIN member
Microsoft Office Suite at Manchester University
Clinical Audit Training at NHS Sandwell Primary Care Trust
Health Economics at University of Birmingham
Conferences
Life Sciences Careers Conference at University of York
Symposium: Public Health Policy Development & Implementation at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
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