Zolisa Mthethandaba

Energetic and experienced Public Health Professional specializing in community health mobilization, HIV/TB program implementation, and youth support linkages. Strong background executing community programs, tracking patient data, and collaborating with local clinics and schools to drive positive health outcomes.

DREAMS District Manager / Coordinator - Education Development Centre (EDC)

(2021-04 - 2025-03)

• Field Tracking: Tracked and monitored vulnerable schools and youth at the ground level.
• Training Delivery: Facilitated CSE program implementation workshops for educators and local staff.
• Resource Management: Managed inventory and distribution of support materials to local target schools.
• Youth Linkages: Successfully referred vulnerable youth to essential clinic, social, and economic services.

District Liaison Officer - GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)

(2017-04 - 2021-03)

• Team Support: Provided administrative and field support to District Task Teams implementing school health policies.
• Campaign Management: Organised HIV prevention awareness campaigns targeting youth in community settings.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Maintained day-to-day communications with local clinic, education, and social development reps.

District Linkage Officer - Broad Reach Health Care

(2016-03 - 2017-03)

• Staff Mentoring: Supervised and mentored community lay counsellors across local health facilities.
• Patient Care: Assisted with the implementation of patient down-referral (CCMDD) models to enhance adherence.
• Outreach Planning: Scheduled and coordinated community and school health outreach programs.

Programme Officer - Africare

(2015 - 2016)

Coordinated basic HIV testing and treatment adherence workshops.

Psychosocial Support / Linkage Officer - ICAP & Broad Reach

(2006 - 2014)

Traced patients lost to follow-up and supported community health clinics.

Bachelor of Science - Health Promotions - University of Transkei

Diploma - Public Management - Oxbridge Academy