Sandy Dove

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Senior Instructional Designer and Learning & Capacity Building Specialist with more than 25 years of experience designing and delivering learner-centred training programmes across the health and education sectors.

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Senior Instructional Designer and Learning & Capacity Building Specialist with more than 25 years of experience designing and delivering learner-centred training programmes across the health and education sectors. Led the transition from classroom-based training to digital learning, progressing from training management systems to learning management systems, and since 2020 administering Moodle-based learning programmes.

  • Joined July 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • AfrikaansBeginner

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Other

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Projects · 1

Portfolio of work on Moodle LMS

These courses were designed and developed by a small two-person team (Myself and a colleague) using Moodle, H5P and Camtasia. Rather than relying on expensive authoring software, we focused on applying instructional design principles to create engaging, accessible learning experiences that could be maintained and updated over time. This approach enabled us to successfully transition classroom-based training into sustainable blended and self-paced online learning.

  • Content Producer
  • Instructional Designer
  • Online Trainer

Work experience

Capacity Building Manager / Digital Learning Specialist | Health Information Systems ProgramSep 2008 – Mar 2026 · 17 yrs 7 mos

Led national and international training programmes across health systems. Designed training materials to teach users to perform roles within a customized DHIS2 system. Designed, administered, and continuously improved Moodle learning environments, including learner enrolments, assessments, reporting, and interactive learning resources for national and international health programmes. Developed digital and blended learning solutions using tools such as H5P, Camtasia, Audacity, Canva, Zoom, Teams, and Edraw. Worked with Ministries of Health across Africa and partners including UNICEF. Developed courses on DHIS2, data quality, and workforce performance, delivering data-driven capacity-building strategies across multiple countries. Led and mentored a capacity building team with coaching, quality assurance, workload planning, and continuous improvement of learning design practices.

Capacity Building Manager/Digital Learning Specialist · Health Information Systems ProgramSep 2008 – Mar 2026 · 17 yrs 7 mos

Led national and international training programmes across health systems; designed the training materials to teach users how to perform their jobs using the customized system; designed digital and blended learning solutions using Moodle and other platforms, using tools (H5P, Camtasia, Audacity, Canva, Zoom, Teams and Edraw) to enhance the material; managed learning teams and large-scale training initiatives; worked with Ministries of Health and partners including UNICEF; developed courses on DHIS2, data quality, and workforce performance; delivered data-driven capacity-building strategies across multiple countries; supervised a staff of 7 and contractors to deliver high-quality training products and services.

Manager of Information Management Department · The Valley TrustJan 2001 – Aug 2008 · 7 yrs 8 mos

Managed GIS, database, training, information management, and video support services; supervised publication, video, statistics, training, and database support units; led fundraising, proposal writing, and donor relationship management; represented The Valley Trust on national and provincial health committees; coordinated computer training programmes; facilitated District Health planning and budgeting workshops; supported District Health Expenditure Reviews across provinces; assisted districts with health data management, accountability, and reporting.

Education

Honours in Geography · University of Natal PMB2030 – 1988
Higher Diploma of Education (HDE Teacher Diploma) · University of Natal PMB2030 – 1986
Bachelor of Arts · University of Natal PMB2030 – 1985

Certifications and awards· 9

Assessor Certificate (SAQA accredited ID No 7978)2004
Advanced Health Management Programme (Yale/FPD)2015 – 2016
Instructional Design Certificate (WITS)2018
Project Management (UCT)2023

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