Musa Mhlongo

Enthusiastic and compassionate Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary with over 8 years of hands-on experience in surgical, medical, emergency, and community-based health settings. Proven leadership in TB and HIV programs, including team coordination and patient linkage across subdistricts. Recognized for innovative solutions, professional attitude, and patient safety.

Strong skills in triage, post-operative care, and community mobilization, with a track record of improving treatment adherence and access to care.

Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary / Team Leader / Linkage Officer – TB Support Program at Aurum Institute (2022-01 – Present)

• Supervise 19 TB Support Officers, overseeing outreach and care coordination in multiple subdistricts.
• Perform linkage-to-care duties across district lines, ensuring timely initiation of TB and HIV treatment.
• Manage contact tracing, loss-to-follow-up cases, and re-engagement into care.
• Conduct field visits, oversee mobile X-ray events, and lead community mobilization efforts.
• Capture and report health data via DHIS and other mobile systems.
• Awarded for Innovation & Excellence for initiating a home-based TPT project targeting under-5s exposed to TB.

Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary – Facility-Based at TB HIV Care (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Provided facility-based support for TB and HIV clients including adherence counselling and monitoring.
• Conducted follow-ups, sputum collection, and infection control procedures.
• Ensured patient records were accurate and up to date for effective care management.

Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary – Surgical Ward at Life Mt Edgecombe Hospital (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Assisted in pre- and post-operative care, including dressing changes and vital sign monitoring.
• Handled patient admissions, discharges, and surgical prep.
• Supported doctors during minor bedside procedures.

Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary – Medical & Surgical Wards at Busamed Gateway Private Hospital (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Assisted with patient assessments, vital sign checks, and ECG monitoring.
• Provided pre-theatre preparation and post-op care.
• Managed patient flow including admissions and discharges.
• Awarded for Respectful Conduct and Patient Safety, including recognition for preventing a patient fall.

Auxiliary Nurse – Casualty / Emergency Unit at Life Westville Hospital (2015-01 – 2017-12)

• Provided trauma and emergency care to patients presenting with various medical conditions.
• Performed triage, managed patient prioritization using colour code systems, and assisted during emergency procedures.

Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary in Nursing and Primary Health Care – Nursing and Primary Health Care Institution (2012-01 – 2012-12)

Basic Ambulance Assistant in Ambulance Services – St John Ambulance (2013-01 – 2013-12)

Matric in General Education – Amandlethu Secondary School (2010-01 – 2010-12)