Noluvuyo Sitonga

Lead, coordinate and manage training programmes for Community Liaison Officers across the Western Cape. Train, supervise and provide ongoing support to Community Liaison Officers to strengthen their knowledge, skills and effectiveness in community engagement and health-system programmes. Manage and coordinate training for health governance structures, including Clinic Committees and Hospital Boards, across the province.

Programme Coordinator Training Implementation & Support - Western Cape Department of Health - Western Cape

(2023-10)

• Lead, coordinate and manage training programmes for Community Liaison Officers across the Western Cape.
• Train, supervise and provide ongoing support to Community Liaison Officers to strengthen their knowledge, skills and effectiveness in community engagement and health-system programmes.
• Manage and coordinate training for health governance structures, including Clinic Committees and Hospital Boards, across the province.
• Coordinate the planning, scheduling and implementation of provincial training programmes, ensuring that training activities respond to identified capacity-building needs.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of training interventions and recommend improvements where required.
• Provide technical support to districts, sub-districts and healthcare facilities in relation to community participation, governance and training implementation.
• Liaise with district health services, facility managers, community stakeholders and other relevant partners to ensure effective implementation of training and community-engagement initiatives.
• Support the implementation and rollout of health policies at community, facility and district levels.
• Prepare strategic, monthly and other management reports on training implementation, performance and programme activities.
• Manage training resources, budgets and related administrative processes, ensuring effective utilisation of resources.
• Contribute to provincial planning and programme development aimed at strengthening the health system through effective community participation and empowered governance structures.

Community Liaison Officer - Western Cape Department of Health - Western Cape

(2018-05 - 2023-09)

• Coordinated multisectoral stakeholder forums involving SAPS, Social Development, Education, Home Affairs, civil society and other community stakeholders.
• Trained and supported health governance structures and healthcare workers to strengthen capacity, community participation and local ownership of health programmes.
• Provided training and capacity-building support to Clinic Committees, Hospital Boards and other community structures.
• Supported outbreak management by training facility and district staff on priority communicable diseases, prevention measures and early warning systems.
• Supervised Health Promoters and provided guidance and support to ensure effective programme implementation.
• Supported programme monitoring and evaluation, reporting and stakeholder feedback processes.
• Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Deputy Director: Comprehensive Health Programmes.
• Provided technical and operational support to healthcare facilities and district teams on community engagement and health promotion activities.
• Worked closely with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen coordination and implementation of health programmes.

Program Coordinator (equivalent to ASD) - SAfAIDS

(2016-04 - 2017-09)

• Coordinated and managed youth-focused Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) programmes in Bojanala and Dr Kenneth Kaunda districts.
• Supervised and provided guidance to social mobilisers to ensure effective implementation of programme activities.
• Planned and facilitated training and capacity-building activities for programme staff, partners and community stakeholders.
• Developed advocacy and communication tools to support programme implementation and community engagement.
• Monitored programme performance against planned objectives, outputs and targets.
• Managed activity-based budgets

Project Coordinator for SWs programme (equivalent to ASD) - Kheth'impilo

(2015-08 - 2016-03)

• Coordinated and managed the implementation of the Sex Workers Programme, focusing on health promotion, community engagement and access to appropriate healthcare services.
• Designed and implemented technical interventions for vulnerable and key populations.
• Developed and facilitated peer-led health education and community-based health promotion activities.
• Supervised and supported CSO partners to ensure effective implementation of programme activities.
• Provided technical guidance, mentoring and support to programme staff and community-based partners.
• Coordinated training and capacity-building activities for programme staff, peer educators and community partners.
• Monitored programme implementation, performance and achievement of planned targets.
• Tracked programme expenditure and supported effective utilisation of project resources and budgets.
• Ensured timely and accurate programme reporting and compliance with organisational requirements.
• Coordinated with district health teams to integrate community engagement and health promotion activities into formal health services.
• Participated in stakeholder meetings and strengthened partnerships with government departments, healthcare facilities and community organisations.
• Identified programme implementation challenges and supported the development of appropriate solutions and corrective actions.
• Supported monitoring, evaluation and documentation of programme activities and outcomes.

Health Promotion Practitioner (Seconded to Department of Health O.R. Tambo District) - Aurum Institute

(2013-09 - 2015-03)

• Facilitated health education in schools and communities.
• Facilitated health education and health promotion programmes in schools, communities and healthcare settings.
• Conducted community education sessions on priority health conditions, disease prevention and healthy behaviours.
• Provided health information and education to individuals, families, schools and community groups.
• Supported the implementation of Primary Health Care (PHC) programmes at community and facility level.
• Assisted healthcare teams with community mobilisation and health promotion activities.
• Participated in outbreak response activities and supported community awareness and prevention interventions.
• Facilitated community awareness campaigns and health promotion initiatives.
• Distributed and utilised Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials to support health education activities.
• Worked collaboratively with healthcare workers, community structures, schools and other stakeholders to strengthen community participation.
• Supported the coordination of community-based health promotion activities and awareness programmes.
• Assisted with the collection of programme information and preparation of reports on health promotion activities.
• Provided support to communities and healthcare facilities in promoting access to appropriate health services.
• Participated in meetings and activities aimed at strengthening coordination between community structures and the health system.

Masters of public health - Public Health - Walter Sisulu University (2022)

Post-Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion - Health Promotion - Walter Sisulu University (2014)

Bachelor's degree in health Promotion - Health Promotion - Walter Sisulu University (2013)

Grade 12 - DALINDYEBO HIGH SCHOOL (2009)