Experience

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  Minerals Council South Africa

  • Head of Health

    • Nov 2008 - Present

    • Advocacy and lobbying on behalf of Chamber members regarding health matters.• Represent interests of mining companies on health fora.• Develop strategies for improving image of Chamber members.• Chair the running of the annual Mining Lekgotla, a strategic industry dialogue of key stakeholders.Chairperson of Mining Lekgotla• Chair the running of the annual Mining Lekgotla, a strategic industry dialogue of key stakeholders.

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  DBSA

  • Health Analyst

    • Nov 2004 - Oct 2008

    • Analysis of the health environment in the SADC region and identifying areas for sustainable development as well as investment opportunities for the bank.

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  Department of Health, South Africa

  • Head: International Health Relations

    • Dec 2001 - Oct 2004

    • Managing the Department of Health’s relationship with bilateral, and multilateral partners, including donor coordination.• Overseeing the work of the SADC health sector coordinating Unit till full transfer of programme to Botswana.

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  National Department of Health

  • Director, SADC Health Sector Coordinating Unit

    • Oct 1998 - Dec 2001

    • Provide strategic leadership in the development of the SADC health sectoral policies and strategies for regional integration

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  University of Witwatersrand / Gauteng Health Department

  • Lecturer/registrar

    • Aug 1995 - Sep 1998

    • Lecturing to medical students in community health, conducting research and training as a community health specialist.

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  Umtata Municipality

  • Medical Officer of Health

    • Mar 1991 - Jul 1995

    • Responsible for public health services in the city of Umtata.• Responsible for refuse removal and street cleaning, business licensing, municipal clinic services and the maternity obstetric unit.

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  Umtata Hospital

  • Intern and Medical Officer

    • Jan 1987 - Feb 1991