Zodidi Dilinga
Medical Officer
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About
I am an HPCSA registered Medical Doctor with experience in primary healthcare, HIV and tuberculosis management, infectious diseases, and medical microbiology. My clinical background includes work in hospital, community health, and laboratory settings, where I have developed strong diagnostic and patient management skills. I have a keen interest in clinical research, public health, and evidence based medicine, and I am committed to delivering high quality patient care while contributing to research that improves health outcomes.
Experience
Medical Intern at Department of Health | Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital (2013-01 – 2014-12)
Internship Programme
Community Service Officer at Department of Health | Inanda CHC (2015-01 – 2015-12)
Community Service
Medical Officer (Grade 1) at Department of Health | Inanda CHC (2016-01 – 2018-02)
Medical Officer (Grade 1) at Aids Healthcare Foundation | IthembaLabantu Peoples Hope Clinic (IPHC) (2018-03 – 2019-12)
Medical Microbiology Registrar at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (2020-01 – Present)
- Clinical Diagnostics – Perform and interpret microbiology tests. Diagnosing, treating, and preventing infectious diseases by studying microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
- Diagnostic and treatment support − Identifying infections, consulting with clinicians, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and control
- Quality Assurance – Ensure compliance with SANAS and NHLS standards, manage internal audits, and uphold quality control systems.
- Training & Teaching – Educate and supervise students, technologists, and junior staff; contribute to CPD and academic programs.
- Surveillance & Research – Participate in outbreak investigations, lead lab-based research, and support national surveillance initiatives.
- Consultation & Liaison – Provide expert advice to clinicians and stakeholders, promote diagnostic stewardship.
- Lab Operations – Oversee equipment, reagents, stock control, and ensure efficient lab functioning and reporting.
Education
Matric (Senior Certificate) – Ixopo High School (2004)
BSc in Biological Sciences – Walter Sisulu University (WSU) (2007)
MBChB – Nelson Mandela School of Medicine (UKZN) (2012)
BLS/ACLS – Academy of Emergency Medicine (2015)
Master's in Medicine in Medical Microbiology – UKZN (2020 – 2025)

