Christine Chiwaka

A dedicated and compassion healthcare worker with more than 5 years experience of providing a variety of healthcare and administrative services in healthcare settings. Proactive and reliable multitasker with excellent organisation skills and ability to prioritize patient needs and coordinate daily basic care needs, passionate and energetic with a strong interest in healthcare issues. Able to collaborate well with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver high quality care to diverse patient popularities.

Volunteering - Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital

Decanting Mentor - Anova Health Institute & Right Care - Yeoville clinic and other COJ clinics

(2019-01 - 2023-12)

• Support implementation of repeat prescription collection strategies
• Identity eligible stable chronic patients for decanting to external pickup points
• Provide health education
• Conduct baseline and / or routine assessments on decanting at the healthcare facilities
• Compile and submit statistical reports
• Train and mentor DOH staff / clinicians on repeat prescription collection strategies

Facilitator - Community AIDS Response - 4th Avenue clinic Alexandra

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

• Basic healthcare checks (vitals)
• Identity stable chronic patients for decanting to registered external pick-up points
• Monitor, report and refer
• Prepare facilities for USAID visits/ audits
• Ensure the availability and distribution of adherence guidelines and sop's
• Form part of facility multi-disciplinary team and ensure that decanting is implemented efficiently
• Participate in continuous development training

Healthcare Assistance - ECPSA Private Clinic - Killarney private clinic

(2014-01 - 2016-12)

• Taking vitals
• Health Education
• Monitoring and referral

Part Time - Reality Wellness Group

• HIV counselling and testing
• Checking vitals
• Referrals

Certificate of Higher Education - Nursing (Child Branch) - Birmingham City University (2006-01)

Diploma - Early Years - Bournville College of Further Education (2002-01)