Mildred Tsotetsi

Comprehensive Health Nursing professional (Midwifery, Psychiatry, Community Health Nursing and General Nursing) with expertise in Public Health System & PMFA Knowledge, equivalent to Director position. Specialization in policy development, health research, monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, strategic leadership, planning and organization, quality assurance, epidemiology of infectious diseases including TB and HIV/AIDS, project management, child health and outbreak response services, health promotion, employee wellness, best practices, quality improvement model, and Primary Health Care Programme (PHC).

Health Systems Strengthening and Stakeholder Liaison Manager at Anova Health (2018-01 – 2025-01)

Funding terminated

• Provided guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals in the implementation of Public health Programs within COJ District
• Planned, organized, controlled and coordinated the implementation of health systems strengthening in line with 95-95-95 strategy and NSP for HIV/TB strategy
• Participated in the development, planning and implementation of PHC Communicable and Non Communicable diseases in response to District Implementation Plan
• Coordinated policies and activities which enhance the implementation of ideal clinic realization and core standards to fast track National Health Insurance (NHI)
• Managed and mobilized financial and human resources for the implementation of good clinical practise and ensured that health system is strengthened through capacity building and performance management
• Conducted monitoring and evaluation for the achievement of key performance areas of all health programs
• Developed and implemented communication strategies in relation to the HAST programme and operational managers to ensure efficient project delivery and meeting the set NSP targets
• Demonstrated good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Project Manager, Quality Improvement at Wits RHI (2015-02 – 2017-08)

Reason for leaving: contract termination limited funding

• Led and participated in the design and planning of Quality Improvement projects (QIPs), approaches and methods
• Supported the district in the development of a district, sub-district and facility engagement plan with clear roles and responsibilities with an intention to introduce and implement the ICSM care package, National Core Standards (NCS) and QI programmes
• Provided technical support and team management of Quality Improvement Advisors, data captures, linkage officers, M&E coordinator and facility managers with HIV/TB mandate
• Documented and distributed QI success stories and documented and disseminated abstracts of successful QI projects with support from the Technical Team
• Supported the implementation of strategies to ensure Viral Suppression and Retention in Care for patients on ART, including adherence support strategies and identification and management or referral of patients failing treatment

HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinator at Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality (1999-12 – 2013-04)

Reason for leaving: Relocation

• Provided leadership to the executive manager on HAST program (HIV/AIDS, Sexual Transmitted Infections and TB) Program in the District
• Planned the implementation of communicable and non-communicable diseases
• Controlled budget for action plans relevant to the program in line with MFMA
• Organized awareness campaigns and Information education and communication (IEC) material of the Health Programs
• Ensured implementation and integration of HAST Programme with NGOs, Correctional services and Provincial TB Hospitals into PHC
• Facilitated implementation of government health policy to PHC
• Liaised with stakeholders like NGOs and other community based projects to ensure continuity of care
• Monitored and evaluated data
• Produced report writing on progress made in the Health program

Professional Nurse Clinician at Tambo Memorial Hospital (1994-10 – 1999-11)

• Managed direct efficient use of human and material resources for optimal patient care
• Supervised and delegated staff in quality patient care and managed off duty roster for proper planning of availability of service provision

Master of Public Health in Public Health – Sefako Makgatho health Science University (2018-01)

Bcur(Ed et Admin) in Nursing Education and Administration – University of Johannesburg (2006-01)

Diploma in General Nursing, Community, Psychiatry and Midwifery – Baragwanath Nursing College (1994-01)

– Ann Latsky College

– Damelin College

Diploma in Primary Health Care – University of Johannesburg (2000-01)

Certificate in Project Management (2001-01)

Higher Certificate in Municipal Governance (2005-01)