Tinyiko Mabunda
Programme Improvement Officer
About
Public Health professional with over 20 years of experience leading HIV, TB, Primary Health Care and Health Systems Strengthening programmes in South Africa. Experienced in programme management, quality improvement, clinical mentorship, monitoring and evaluation, implementation science, operational research and stakeholder engagement. Recently completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) at the University of Johannesburg with research focusing on HIV/TB co-infection, viral load suppression and workplace absenteeism.
Passionate about improving health outcomes through evidence-based practice, data-driven decision-making and health systems strengthening.
Experience
Programme Improvement Officer - Right to Care
(2025-11)
- Mentor healthcare teams across PHC facilities
- Support Quality improvement plans across PHC facilities.
- Support implementation of HIV and TB program
- Attend district and sub-district stakeholder meeting.
- Strengthen service delivery and programme outcomes.
Cluster Team Leader - BroadReach
(2018-10 - 2025-03)
- Supervise and coordinate healthcare teams across PHC facilities.
- Manage staff allocation and performance
- Support implementation of HIV and TB programme.
- Attend district and sub-district stakeholder meting.
- Strengthen service delivery and programme outcomes.
Project Officer - Beyond Zero
(2016-04 - 2018-05)
- Managed Advanced Clinical Care (ACC) programme
- Supervised multidisciplinary teams
- Coordinated programme implementation at district level
- Participated in strategic planning and reporting
Clinical Mentor - Aurum Institute
(2013-01 - 2016-03)
- Trained and mentored nurses in HIV/TB clinical care
- Supported quality improvement initiatives
- Strengthened clinical capacity within facilities
- Facilitated mentorship programmes
Professional Nurse - Foundation for Professional Development
(2007-10 - 2012-12)
- Provided HIV, TB, and STI services
- Conducted adherence counselling and VCT service
- Managed patient care and clinical services
- Supervised staff and ensured quality standards
- Primary Health Care Nurse
Primary Health Care Nurse - Gazamed Link Pharmacy Clinic
(2004-11 - 2007-09)
- Delivered primary healthcare services
- Conducted routine consultations and wound care
- Provided HIV counselling and testing
- Managed stock and clinic operations
Acting Charge Sister - Lancet Laboratories
(2000-02 - 2004-10)
- Supervised clinical and administrative staff
- Managed laboratory operations and data capturing
- Conducted phlebotomy and HIV counselling
- Maintained confidentiality and reporting systems
Professional Nurse - Polokwane Provincial Hospital
(1997-02 - 2000-01)
- Worked as scrub nurse and recovery/anesthetic nurse
- Provided perioperative patient care
Education
Masters in Public Health - University of Johannesburg (2026)
Diploma in Public Health - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2021)
Bachelor of Nursing Management and Education (BCUR) - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2013)
Certificate in HIV Care and Counselling - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2002)
Diploma in Project Management - Damelin (2013)
Diploma in Nursing (General, Psychiatry, Community & Midwifery) - Gazankulu College of Nursing (1996)
