Vijay Moodley

Relocated to Verulam

Nurse at NORTHDALE HOSPITAL (1990-01 – 1991-06)

Relocated to Verulam

Nurse at VICTORIA HOSPITAL (1991-01 – 1993-06)

Unit Manager at UMGENI HOSPITAL (HOWICK) LONG TERM PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL (1993-09 – 2005-05)

• Managed 40-60 bedded units as Unit Manager
• Worked closely with Townhill and Fort Napier Hospital
• Participated actively in the multiply disciplinary ward rounds
• The Unit won the award for Best Managed Unit

Clinical Nurse Specialist at NETCARE ALBERLITO (2008-06 – 2014-03)

Managed the Neonatal ICU as a clinical Nurse Specialist. Responsible for all aspects of the unit – clinical care, Stock, staffing, setting up the doctor's forums, training etc. I was given full autonomy of the Unit and only deferred to the Adult ICU Manager for matters that were beyond my level of authority

• Won Nurse of the Year Award
• The Unit won the Matrons Trophy for Best Nursing Care

Registered Nurse and Shift Leader at LIFE ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL (2014-04 – 2015-12)

• Managed a 30 bedded unit and overseeing the acute unit and 9 bedded female unit
• Worked in ECT Theatre

Unit Manager at AKESO UMHLANGA HOSPITAL (2016-01 – 2023-08)

• Held the position of Unit Manager for the 22 bedded acute unit, the 5 bedded semi private unit and the ECT Theatre
• Was instrumental in assisting with the licensing of the Hospital and commissioning of the ECT Theatre
• Was in Acting Nursing Service Manager position from May 2016 to October 2016
• Fulfilled all the key responsibilities of the Unit Manager and worked in ECT theatre on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays doing ECT's and Ketamine infusions

Nursing Services Manager at ITHEKU WELLNESS HOSPITAL (2024-03 – 2025-11)

Managed the facility with Operations manager not appointed. The Hospital was set up: Opening new equipment, implementing documentation and processes for all departments. Managed all departments: Catering, Cleaning, Security, Maintenance, Nursing.

• Created, set up and managed all relevant portfolios as per DOH Requirement: Infection Prevention and Control, Occupational Health and Safety, Quality
• Managed staff leave, acuity, agency nursing staff requirements
• Responsible for Admin and Nursing staff salaries
• Ensured that all meetings were held as per DOH requirements
• Ensured that Policies were implemented and signed by all staff
• Ensured that DOH standards were met and that the facility was successfully licensed in November 2024 and October 2025

– St Xaviers Primary School (1979)

– Mount View Secondary (1984)

Diploma in Nursing in General, Community and Psychiatry, Midwifery – RK Khan College of Nursing (1986 – 1990)