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Ndapewa Jason

Ndapewa Jason

Windhoek - Khomas

Summary

I am a certified registered nurse/midwife with 10 years of experience in TB&HIV/AIDS field. I have a positive performance in all spheres of nursing services. I am dedicated to my work and able to work under pressure with or without supervision.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Health Program Officer- TB Quality Improveme

Ministry Of Health and social services
Windhoek
01.2022 - Current

• Ensure implementation of high-quality patient-centered interventions to improve patient outcomes.

  • Lead and coordinate continuous quality improvement efforts including special studies to improve the quality of services offered.
  • Work with National, Regional and District teams on quality improvement initiatives, including QI projects.
  • Spearhead mortality audits and work on initiatives to reduce mortality of patients on TB treatment.
  • Conduct ongoing review of the patient care practices and functions to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Promote the management of TB and HIV in the context of an integrated approach (one-stop shop).
  • Present findings on mortality and other quality audits and develop mitigation. strategies to prevent future occurrences. Monitoring and Evaluation and Program Reporting.

Registered Nurse/Midwife

Ministry of Health and social services
Maltahohe Health Centre - Hardap Region
02.2014 - 10.2024
  • Providing general nursing services to the clients.
  • Providing antenatal and postnatal care to the mothers.

District HIV Nurse Mentor - Windhoek District

ITECH-Namibia
Windhoek
04.2020 - 12.2021
  • provide technical assistance to staff in selected health facilities in the implementation and operationalization of National ART and HIV Testing Services guidelines, including but not limited to the roll-out of NIMART and in furthering the MoHSS goal of closing the gaps in the HIV Care and treatment cascade at the level of health facilities.

HIV Care and Treatment Nurse

ITECH-Namibia
Ndama Clinic, Rundu
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Screen All HIV clients for cervical cancer.
  • Link HIV positive clients into care.
  • Initiate all eligible clients on ART including peadriatic.
  • Assess for possible medicine adverse effects.
  • Identify& manage opportunistic infections.
    Monitor laboratory test results including viral load.
  • Do HIV rapid test, Do NAT/DNA PCR test

Comprehensive Drug Resistant TB Nurse

Ministry of Health and social services
Tsumkwe Clinic, Grootfontein
11.2016 - 12.2017
  • Daily management of patients with drug resistant TB including screening
    for medicine side effects,performing audiometry, give health education and carry out contact investigation.
  • Addressing patient’s social aspects, liaise with medical officers and other related
    professions as to approach the patient’s care in a holistic manner.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education -

University of Cape Town
South Africa
03-2022

Honors Degree - Honors Degree in Nursing Science

University of Namibia
Namibia
04-2014

National Diploma in Agriculture

University of Namibia
Namibia
04-2009

High School Diploma -

Mwaala High School
Namibia
12-2005

Skills

  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Report Writing skill
  • Good communication skill
  • Good leadership skill

Certification

Namibian accredited institutions: Health Professions Council of Namibia (HPCNA) | NUR507

Languages

Oshiwambo
First Language
ENGLISH
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Chief Health Program Officer- TB Quality Improveme

Ministry Of Health and social services
01.2022 - Current

District HIV Nurse Mentor - Windhoek District

ITECH-Namibia
04.2020 - 12.2021

HIV Care and Treatment Nurse

ITECH-Namibia
06.2018 - 03.2020

Comprehensive Drug Resistant TB Nurse

Ministry of Health and social services
11.2016 - 12.2017

Registered Nurse/Midwife

Ministry of Health and social services
02.2014 - 10.2024

Post Graduate Diploma in Health Professional Education -

University of Cape Town

Honors Degree - Honors Degree in Nursing Science

University of Namibia

National Diploma in Agriculture

University of Namibia

High School Diploma -

Mwaala High School
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