Patricia Ntsele

Reasons for applying for the post

The reasons for applying for the post are: 

Preparedness and competent to work in any environment and situation

I meet the requirements for the post in terms of qualifications, diverse experience in PHC programs including TB program, HIV testing, prevention strategies and treatment initiation and monitoring and STIs. Good in implementation of study activities. Was coordinating IGRA (LTBI) Study with NICD TB Centre in partnership with Aurum Institute.  Supervision and supporting nurses that were drawing blood from participants in the study sites. 

Skills and knowledge in drawing of blood, Infection Prevention and Control measures based on the studies I was previously conducted on IGRA study among Health Care Workers in 3 selected study sites-Hospitals

(Edenvale, Pretoria West and Dora Ngiza) 

Develop study material, collection of Data using data collection tool (RedCap)

Ensured adherence to study Protocol

Knowledgeable and have skills in working with different Stakeholders, Partners and Managers of the Health Facilities

Capable and have ability to execute all tasks according to rules and regulations of the institutions. 

Strive to meet of targets and provide excellent services.

Organized and manage time and address challenges in work situation. 

Have good interpersonal relationship, communication skills and recruitment of participants as required in the study. I am a Team builder and can work under pressure.

Educational Background 

Matric

Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery Natalspruit Hospital & King Edward viii Hospital, Durban

Diploma in Nursing Science TUT Mabopane

Research and Theory Building, Non-Degree Purposes-RAU (currently UJ)

Degree in Nursing Science -Education and Community Nursing, UNISA

Work Experience

Worked in three different spheres of Health Department

• Municipality Government Ekurhuleni  rendering Primary Health Care services all programs including PHC
• TB Coordination and promoted to TB Manager for the Metro.
• City of Johannesburg as a Deputy Director (DD) TB and HIV
• NDoH-DD TB and HIV-Global Fund Round 2

HIV Communication Strategy Khomanani 

TB Clinical Trainer

Research Experience 

• NICD TB Study Coordinator for study 1 and 2 mentioned below
• I was transferred to USAID LON Project under Aurum to complete study 2 over the period of 6 months. (Jan 2022-Dec 2022). Contract ending 31 Dec 2022.
• The study is partnership between NICD, Aurum and NDoH. 
• The study is ending 30 December 2022 and currently busy with the remaining study activities-Focus Group Interviews and closing up reports.

Primary Health Care Services in all programs

Communicable Disease Control-TB, HIV at different spheres of government as Deputy Director of programs

Training of TB, HIV and Infection Control and Prevention

Research study Coordinator including Phlebotomy work 

Diploma in General Nursing

Diploma in Midwifery

Diploma in Community Nursing

Research Methodology and Theory building NDP

BA Cur -majors in Education and Community Nursing