Ayanda Dlamini Email & Phone Number

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

South Africa

• Project managed the USAID President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) DREAMS Social Asset Building and Economic Strengthening programme for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW).• Established collaborative relationships with PEPFAR Partners, critical provincial stakeholders, various CBO and supporting partners, and sub-district referral networks to improve AGYW’s access to health and socioeconomic services.• Developed the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework for… Show more • Project managed the USAID President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) DREAMS Social Asset Building and Economic Strengthening programme for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW).• Established collaborative relationships with PEPFAR Partners, critical provincial stakeholders, various CBO and supporting partners, and sub-district referral networks to improve AGYW’s access to health and socioeconomic services.• Developed the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework for tracking progress, overseeing the review of YouthPower mentoring toolkits, materials and job aids needed to develop the capacity of district coordinators and AGYW mentors.• Managed and coordinated the Intensive Economic Strengthening (IES) project under Capacity Development and Support (CDS):- Provided technical oversight of the work plan implementation, adopting innovative programmatic approaches to meet USAID guidelines and IES targets.- Actively engaged with key stakeholders to secure employment linkage opportunities in various pathways for young women.• Built databases and defined indicators with the M&E team to enable data tracking, reporting and local risk management:- Reviewed performance outcomes and conducted periodic data-driven programme reviews to close data gaps and correct abnormalities. • Designed and maintained high-quality programme documentation (trackers, work plans, etc.) to support initiatives. • Tracked, reviewed and reported on targets, such as, financial performance of projects, including breakdowns, resources and loss of earnings. Show less

South Africa

• Led the implementation of school-based sexuality and HIV prevention education in 16 schools in the Johannesburg North District, building the capacity of facilitators for the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) programme:- Coordinated orientation, presentations and training on CSE activities for various stakeholders.- Facilitated sensitisation for School Governing Bodies.- Managed the distribution of learner and teacher support material, designing mentoring and support… Show more • Led the implementation of school-based sexuality and HIV prevention education in 16 schools in the Johannesburg North District, building the capacity of facilitators for the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) programme:- Coordinated orientation, presentations and training on CSE activities for various stakeholders.- Facilitated sensitisation for School Governing Bodies.- Managed the distribution of learner and teacher support material, designing mentoring and support plans for teachers.• Established and maintained effective working relationships with district and sub-district officials working in education, social development and health departments, facility managers, PEPFAR Partners the Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP) and other non-governmental organisations to create linkages to improve access to health and social services.• Compiled and submitted detailed reports demonstrating CSE implementation progress, challenges experienced and risk mitigation strategies.• Participated in routine data quality assessments to analyse and interpret data for project learning and improvement. Show less

South Africa

• Introduced a new training methodology for a wellness workshop for mentors - “Looking Back Moving Forward.”• Reviewed and adapted the curriculum for maternal-neonatal, child, women health, and nutrition (MNCWH) and nutrition services, interpersonal communication, and GBV.• Reviewed and adapted early childhood and household stimulation curricula: brain development, physical and health development, social and emotional development, learning through play, cognitive development, and… Show more • Introduced a new training methodology for a wellness workshop for mentors - “Looking Back Moving Forward.”• Reviewed and adapted the curriculum for maternal-neonatal, child, women health, and nutrition (MNCWH) and nutrition services, interpersonal communication, and GBV.• Reviewed and adapted early childhood and household stimulation curricula: brain development, physical and health development, social and emotional development, learning through play, cognitive development, and SRHR.• Actively contributed to the following country programmes:- Implemented several key ECHS activities under 3 broad results areas (household visits, child playgroups and group parenting sessions) delivered through family mentors. - Implemented DREAMS project activities in KwaZulu Natal, improving the uptake of HIV/AIDS counselling and testing, improving SRHR/MNCWH and PMTCT awareness, attitudes, and social norms with specific emphasis on reducing unplanned and unwanted pregnancies among AGYW.- Implemented Mentor Mother project activities at health facilities to improve reproductive, maternal, new-born, and child health through health education, mentoring and psychosocial support.- Implemented the Young Mothers Support/ Schools Champion project to provide peer-based psychosocial and health education support to adolescents and young mothers at facility level through community mobilisation focusing on access to PMTCT/MNCWH, SRHR, and nutrition services.• Project managed and implemented the Zenzele Adherence Programme in Mpumalanga and Gauteng to support the then “90-90-90 Strategy” to promote anti-retro viral treatment (ART) adherence:- Developed a toolkit for programme implementation and orientated mentors on the use of tools.- Developed a rapid assessment and mapping tool to categorise services provided at facility and community platforms and to conduct baseline caseload assessments to inform target settings. Show less

South Africa

South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

South Africa

Master Of Philosophy Candidate

Postgraduate Diploma, Hiv/Aids Management

Bachelor Of Education - Bed, Psychology