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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.
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Afrikaans
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Work Experience
Capacity Building Manager / Digital Learning Specialist | Health Information Systems Program
September 1, 2008 - March 31, 2026Led 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 at Health Information Systems Program
September 1, 2008 - March 1, 2026Led 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 at The Valley Trust
January 1, 2001 - August 1, 2008Managed 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 at University of Natal PMB
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1988Higher Diploma of Education (HDE Teacher Diploma) at University of Natal PMB
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1986Bachelor of Arts at University of Natal PMB
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1985Qualifications
Assessor Certificate (SAQA accredited ID No 7978)
January 26, 2004 - November 30, 2004Advanced Health Management Programme (Yale/FPD)
June 1, 2015 - July 31, 2016Instructional Design Certificate (WITS)
January 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018Project Management (UCT)
July 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023DHIS2 Foundation Certificate (UNISA)
January 1, 2015 - July 28, 2026ESRI ARCGIS Basic (ESRI)
January 1, 1995 - July 28, 2026Desktop Cartography (ITC)
January 1, 1994 - July 28, 2026Education Policy Analysis (Harvard)
January 1, 1993 - July 28, 2026ChatGPT Foundations for Teachers (Coursera)
September 1, 2026 - September 11, 2026Currently in progress
Industry Experience
Healthcare, Education, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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