Samukelisiwe Ndlovu

Enthusiastic and experienced Community Health Professional with a strong foundation in research implementation, public engagement, and grassroots mobilization. Proven ability to recruit and retain participants, coordinate fieldwork, and maintain ethical standards in data collection. A natural communicator and team leader with a heart for community upliftment, especially in underserved areas.

Brings together experience in public health, stakeholder partnerships, and administrative support with formal business training.

Supervisor – Community & Stakeholder Relations Unit - Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)

(2021-11 - 2025-05)

Directed community engagement and participant recruitment for national-level health studies.

• Mentored field teams and ensured protocol compliance, informed consent, and data integrity.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with clinics, local leaders, and grassroots partners.

Supervisor – DASH Study Phase II (Diagnostic Access to Self-Care & Health Services) - HSRC

• Educated and recruited participants, coordinated rapid self-testing initiatives in partnership with CHWs.
• Promoted ethical participation through transparent communication and accurate data collection.
• Facilitated awareness campaigns to increase community buy-in and diagnostic accessibility.

Data Collector / Driver – Zwakala Ndoda Study - HSRC

• Conducted GIS-based household visits, screening, and enrollment.
• Administered informed consent, digital surveys (REDCap), and DBS sample collection.
• Supported logistics and field targets while ensuring QA/QC compliance.

Peer Educator - TB HIV Care

(2020 - 2021-09)

• Mobilized adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) for HIV prevention and PrEP programs.
• Led workshop sessions, performed HIV counseling, and strengthened stakeholder engagement.
• Monitored and supported participant adherence and follow-up.

Administrative Clerk – In-Service Training Intern - Lesedi Consulting Engineers

• Managed front-desk functions: calls, filing, scheduling, document handling.
• Assisted with data entry and prepared reports across departments.

National N Diploma in Business Management - Business Management (2020-01)

National Senior Certificate (Matric) (2014)