Anuka Lognath

Accomplished Clinical Manager with over 20 years of experience in delivering high-quality healthcare across multiple dialysis clinics. Proven expertise in clinical governance, quality assurance, and operations management, leading initiatives that improved patient outcomes and compliance. Recognized for developing pre-dialysis programmes and successfully negotiating with major medical schemes.

With a solid foundation in nephrology and a commitment to patient-centric care, poised to drive strategic improvements and enhance service delivery in healthcare settings. Returning from a career break, eager to apply my skills and knowledge to add value through best practices in clinical management, quality enhancement, and strategic service improvement.

Clinical Manager - Fresenius Medical Care - Linbro Park, South Africa

(2005-03 - 2018-02)

• Spearheaded clinical governance, quality assurance, and operations across 75 dialysis clinics in South Africa, Swaziland, Botswana, and Namibia.
• Managed daily clinical operations, ensuring safe compliant dialysis services, while leading a team of nurses and trainers.
• Standardised clinical policies and meticulously monitored KPIs, patient outcomes, and infection rates.
• Served as ISO 9001 Corporate Lead Auditor and Local Management Representative, overseeing quality management system audits in dialysis units.
• Directed annual audits, risk assessments, and corrective action processes to enhance operational efficacy.
• Negotiated with major medical schemes as National Medical Aid Lead, securing reimbursement and tariff agreements.
• Established a pre-dialysis programme, emphasising early detection and patient education.
• Orchestrated marketing strategies for NephroCare brand positioning and clinician engagement initiatives.
• Provided national leadership as Country Head Nurse, focusing on nursing standards and patient safety.
• Represented South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa at international forums on nursing and clinical leadership.

Healthy Start Coordinator - National Renal Care - Auckland Park, South Africa

(2003-03 - 2005-02)

• Pioneered early-stage renal intervention programmes nationwide, promoting preventative education and awareness to delay disease progression.
• Led initiatives for patient education and screening, fostering multidisciplinary care coordination and endorsing healthy lifestyle choices.
• Informed patients about kidney transplant options, living donor programmes, and post-transplant care procedures.
• Presented varied dialysis options, including haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and home dialysis, to enable informed decision-making.
• Developed and implemented educational materials and workshops for patients and families, centred on renal health and disease management.

Renal Technologist - National Renal Care - Garden City Clinic, South Africa

(2000-03 - 2003-02)

• Delivered high-quality dialysis services, including haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, consistently meeting or exceeding clinical standards.
• Managed and maintained dialysis equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimising downtime.
• Supported transplant patients both pre- and post-transplant, including preparing patients for transplant surgery and managing post-transplant dialysis needs.
• Monitored and enforced infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
• Collaborated effectively with nephrologists and healthcare teams to develop and implement personalised patient care plans.

Renal Technologist - Helen Joseph Hospital - Auckland Park, South Africa

(1997-01 - 2000-01)

• Cultivated foundational clinical expertise in acute and chronic dialysis within a high-acuity public hospital environment.
• Executed dialysis treatments, including the connection and disconnection of patients from haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis machines.
• Managed comprehensive care for transplant patients, including pre-transplant preparation and dialysis support as well as post-transplant monitoring.
• Ensured patient safety through strict adherence to infection control protocols and aseptic techniques.
• Teamed up with multidisciplinary groups, including nephrologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and execute personalised patient care plans.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives and contributed to the formulation of clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Enhanced knowledge and skills in renal care, including vascular access management and addressing dialysis-related complications.
• Responded efficiently to emergencies, including dialysis-related complications and cardiac arrests.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.

ISO 9001 Quality management system & environment management auditor - Fresenius - Linbro Park, South Africa

(2012-08 - 2018-02)

Country Head Nurse - Fresenius - Linbro Park, South Africa

(2006-01 - 2018-02)

Corporate expert auditor nursing care - Fresenius - Linbro Park, South Africa

(2011-11 - 2018-02)

Clinical Marketing Manager - Fresenius - Linbro Park, South Africa

(2008-01 - 2018-02)

Medical Aid Negotiation Specialist - Fresenius - Linbro Park, South Africa

(2014-06 - 2018-02)

B-Tech - Nephrology - Durban University of Technology (1997-02 - 2000-11)

National Diploma - Clinical Technology - ML Sultan Technikon (1994-01 - 1998-12)

Certification - Change Management - Corporate Human Resources (2010-09 - 2010-09)

Certificate - Successful Negotiations - Eylers Performance Consulting (2011-09 - 2011-09)

Certificate - Project Management - Personal Development (2008-09 - 2008-09)

Certificate - Presentation Techniques - Corporate Human Resources (2009-01 - 2009-01)

Certificate of Registration - HPCSA - Health Professional Board South Africa (1999-01)