Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments And Professional Development
References
Certification
Timeline
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Ntoetse Molapo

Summary

Social Worker and Public Health Professional who is passionate, enthusiastic, hardworking and comfortable in working in high-stress situations. Specializing in the delivery of health education initiatives and programs and posses the ability to provide psychological, physical, social, and emotional support to people's health challenges. Collaboration with the LGBTIQIA+ community and interacting with diverse groups of people is key in bringing knowledge of health and wellness topics and capacity to disseminate health information.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Biomarker Technician (LDHS 2023/2024)

Ministry Of Health
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Undertake biomarking duties for all eligible candidates as prescribed by Lesotho Demographic and Health Survey guidelines. The biomarking duties are as follows:

a) Anthropometry: measuring the height and weight of children, women and men.

b) Anemia testing

c) Blood Pressure

  • Capture the re-measurements where the supervisor instructs
  • Conduct data entry consolidation with the interviewer
  • Calibration of the bio-marker equipment daily1`


HTS Programme Officer

Population Services International (PSI) Lesotho
12.2019 - 07.2021
  • Project Officer for the Faith and Community Initiative Project (FCI) (incorporation of HIV/AIDS and Messages of Hope within faith-based structures)
  • Collaborated with the Christian Council of Lesotho (CCL) and Christian Health Association of Lesotho (CHAL)
  • Provided technical support and assistance in the implementation of al HTS and Index Testing and Partner Notification activities in Butha-Buthe
  • Mobilized and identified Faith communities and Faith Leaders for HTS demand creation in Butha-Buthe
  • Oversaw and supported effective execution of planned program activities by being a lead coordinator for all trainings and coaching of Faith Leaders and Gatekeepers to support Faith and Community Initiative project activities
  • Provided supportive supervision through training, coaching, and mentorship of all HTS Professional Counselors
  • Oversaw all quality assurance activities to maintain HTS quality standards through conducting EC and PPT
  • Collaboratively worked with the District Health Management Team (DHMT) and other Non-Governmental Organizations.

Provider Initiated Testing Officer (PITC)

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Supported the DHMT/Hospital team to coordinate HTS activities in the district
  • In collaboration with the District Senior Counsellor, facilitated initial HTS trainings for the newly recruited lay and professional counselors at the district
  • Assisted facilities to conduct HTS campaigns that include Index Testing and Partner Notification in health facilities
  • Supported the Professional Counselors to implement index testing and partner notification activities
  • Ensured accurate monitoring and evaluation of HTS activities for each facility at the district to meet their HTS and Index Testing targets
  • Worked with district team to ensure that Quality Assurance for HTS takes place as recommended by HTS Policy Guidelines
  • Supported with all data collection activities in the district.

Adherence Counsellor

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
01.2017 - 04.2018
  • Counsellor under the Tertiary and Workplace Institutions Project
  • Provided HTS to key populations such as FSW, MSM, factory workers, LGBTIQIA+ community
  • Ensured successful linkages of patients to health facilities/clinics
  • Collaborated with DHMT with appropriate mobilization strategies within the factories
  • Engaged in Quality Control and Quality Assurance activities to maintain the standard and quality of HIV Testing
  • Prepared monthly and weekly reports within the Workplace Program
  • Worked in collaboration with other stakeholders or organizations e.g., Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation, LENASO, Jhpeigo, PSI, LENEPHWA, CARE for Basotho, PACT
  • Provided psychosocial support to children and adolescents and patients on ART to beef up on retention.

Integrity and Quality Assurance Officer

Ministry Of Home Affairs
11.2013 - 11.2016
  • Received processed documents from print rooms and thoroughly checked and sign-off presence of all required features
  • Reconciled produced documents with end of data preparation phase reports and accordingly processed batch reconciliation reports
  • Detailed reasons for quantities mismatch and returned to supervisors wasted or non-quality complying documents
  • Handed over quality checked documents to the fulfillment and dispatch desk
  • Compiled periodic quality control reports for submission to the Integrity and Quality Assurance Manager
  • Conducted compliance checking and facilitated foreign nationals' applications for processing into the National Identity and Civil Registry system.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health -

University of Pretoria
03.2024

Bachelor of Arts (Social Work) -

The National University of Lesotho
01.2011

C.O.S.C -

ST STEPHEN'S HIGH SCHOOL
01.2006

Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Leadership and Management skills

  • Collaboration and active team player

  • Computer skills and Proficiency in MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, Spreadsheet

Accomplishments And Professional Development

  • Member of Social Worker's Association Lesotho (SWAL)
  • Communicate with diverse populations and groups. For example, LGBTIQIA+ COMMUNITY
  • Knowledge and understanding of human relationships
  • Experience in HIV/AIDS and Counselling field
  • Successful completion of an Advanced Human Rights course on Sexual Minority Rights in Africa

References

  • Mrs Malehloa Thulo, (PSI Lesotho)

     Demand creation Technical Advisor,

     Email: mthulo@psi.co.ls

     Contact: (+266) 58430148


  • Mrs Maneo Florence Mohai, (EGPAF Lesotho)

     Former Senior HTS Advisor, 

     Contact: (+266) 58774430


  • Mr Bulemba Katende, (SolidarMed)

      Project Manager, 

      Contact: (+266) 57989968


  • Mr Napo Khuele, Ministry of Home Affairs,

     Director (National Registry and Civil Registry), 

     Email: ngbkhuele@gmail.com

     Contact: (+266) 58795552

Certification

  • Certificate in Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation- June,3, 2022
  • Certificate in Advocacy for and Monitoring of Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE)- November, 29,2022
  • Advanced Human Rights Course on Sexual Minority Rights in Africa- 20 to 24 February 2023

Timeline

Biomarker Technician (LDHS 2023/2024)

Ministry Of Health
11.2023 - 02.2024

HTS Programme Officer

Population Services International (PSI) Lesotho
12.2019 - 07.2021

Provider Initiated Testing Officer (PITC)

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
05.2018 - 12.2019

Adherence Counsellor

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
01.2017 - 04.2018

Integrity and Quality Assurance Officer

Ministry Of Home Affairs
11.2013 - 11.2016

Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health -

University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Arts (Social Work) -

The National University of Lesotho

C.O.S.C -

ST STEPHEN'S HIGH SCHOOL
Ntoetse Molapo