HDA - Health&Development Africa

Management Team

Technical Staff

Support Team


Management Team

	Saul Johnson (Managing Director) Saul trained as a medical doctor at the University of the Witwatersrand. He also has a Masters in epidemiology from Columbia University, New York and a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the University of the Witwatersrand. Saul has worked in the fields of research, policy development and behaviour change communication. He was an advisor and research manager for the consortium that managed the Khomanani Campaign, the South African Government's AIDS mass media campaign between 2001 and 2006. He also assisted the Global Fund to monitor HIV programmes in Namibia, Swaziland, Angola, Malawi and Zimbabwe, among others. In the past he worked at the Perinatal HIV Research Unit at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, where he was involved in co-ordinating groundbreaking clinical trials to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. (sjohnson@hda.co.za)

	Anthony Kinghorn (Director) Anthony trained as a medical doctor at the University of the Witwatersrand. He has a BA (Hons) in economics and politics from Oxford University and qualifications in public health and health economics from the Universities of the Witwatersrand and Cape Town. Anthony has worked as a researcher and consultant in a number of areas of health economics, public health, policy and management. A major focus of his work has been HIV/AIDS impacts and planning, and developing multi-sectoral approaches to the epidemic. He has worked extensively in the health and education sectors as well as in a range of other sectors. He has a particular interest in work to support orphans and vulnerable children. His experience spans several African countries: South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Mozambique, Lesotho, Rwanda, Zambia, Uganda and Zimbabwe. (akinghorn@hda.co.za)

	Nditsheni Mungoni (Director) Nditsheni has been the Project Manager for the DFID-funded OVC project in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. He is currently the Project Leader for the PEPFAR- funded OVC programme in the Free State province. Nditsheni has an Honours degree in Development Sociology and Advanced Research Methods from the University of the Witwatersrand. He is currently completing a Masters degree in Public and Development Management with the University of the Witwatersrand Business School. He also is qualified as a Training Assessor through the Assessment College of South Africa. Nditsheni has worked as a project leader, trainer and facilitator in capacity building project and communication strategies in a number of government health and communication projects. (jmungani@hda.co.za)

	Jeff Tshabalala (Director) Jeff holds an MBA (Henley Management College, UK) in Strategy Change and Business Process Transformation and is a Doctor of Business Administration candidate with the University of Bradford. In addition he has qualifications and expertise in health economics, health sector reforms, strategic planning, health financing and public sector financial management. His work at HDA includes development and management of short-term technical assistance around HIV strategic planning, costing, resource tracking, financial and programme management and developing the capacity of consultants and country partners in the SADC region. Prior to joining HDA Jeff was the country manager for the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative (CHAI) in Zimbabwe. (jtshabalala@tsfsouthernafrica.com)

	Naomi Hill (Project Manager) Naomi is a social worker holding honours degrees in Criminology and Psychology from the University of Cape Town and UNISA. Her current fields of interest include community-based psychosocial interventions, child development and trauma. She has held senior progamme management positions in the development sector including Provincial Director of NICRO Gauteng (the National Institute of Crime Prevention and Reintegration of Offenders), Wellbeing of Children Programme Manager at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund and Victim Empowerment Programme Manager at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation. Naomi has a strong interest in mental health and established a private clinical social work practice. At HDA, Naomi manages the AIDSTAR Orphans and Vulnerable Children Caregiver Support and Child Protection training project which works to stabilise vulnerable children’s environments through the psychosocial strengthening of their caregivers. (nhill@hda.co.za)

	Tendayi Moabi (Finance Manager) Tendayi is a qualified accountant with the Association of Accounting Technicians which she studied in the United Kingdom. In the past she has worked for Oxfam GB and ResourceAfrica as Finance and Administration Manager. She has also previously worked for ViroLocks as Senior Bookkeeper. Tendayi has over 9 years sound knowledge and experience of financial management, budgetary control, reporting including financial management training. She is a trained trainer on financial management for non-financial managers and has gained extensive experience in systems design, setting up of institutional policies and procedures, which include Administration and Logistics. At HDA Tendayi is the Finance Manager (tmoabi@hda.co.za)

	Bakae Mekgwe (Office Manager) Bakae has a B.Admin degree from the University of the North, and is currently completing an Honours in Public Administration and Management with UNISA. Before joining HDA she worked in various capacities in government, UNDP and US Government in finance, human resources, procurement, project management and administration. She presently oversees project and HR administration and procurement functions within HDA. (bmekgwe@hda.co.za)

	Zosa De Sas Kropiwnicki (Research Manager) Dr. Zosa De Sas Kropiwnicki is the Research Manager for Health and Development Africa (Pty) Ltd. She was awarded a doctorate in International Development Studies at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom on the basis of her ethnographic research on adolescent female prostitution in Cape Town, South Africa. She also has two Masters degrees in Political Science and International Development Studies awarded at Rhodes University and the University of Leeds respectively. Zosa has designed and managed community-level, national and regional research projects to inform evidence-based policy and programming on issues pertaining to child abuse, exploitation and trafficking in South East Europe, Central Asia, Southern Africa and West Africa for international non-governmental organisations such as UNICEF, IOM, Save the Children UK, Save the Children Norway and USAID. In addition, Zosa has published book chapters, peer-reviewed journal articles and reports on a range of issues, including irregular migration, sex work, gender-based violence, and social exclusion. (zosa@hda.co.za)


Technical Staff

	Sarah Murphy (Business Manager, Technical Support Facility Southern Africa) Sarah has a Masters degree (Honours) in International Public Policy from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a BA in Anthropology. At HDA, Sarah is responsible for developing financial and contract management systems and donor reporting processes for the TSF and oversees programme operations for short-term technical assignments and capacity development activities throughout Southern Africa. Prior to joining HDA, Sarah worked for various international non-profit organisations in the fields of health and democracy and governance. She has lived and worked in sixteen countries in East and Southern Africa, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and the Caribbean and is fluent in Spanish. (smurphy@tsfsouthernafrica.com)

	Nirvana Pillay (Senior Consultant) Nirvana has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and a Masters in Sociology from the University of KwaZulu Natal. She has previously held academic appointments at the University of KwaZulu Natal and the University of the Witwatersrand. Her work experience includes training, curriculum and materials development and qualitative research. Nirvana is currently involved in implementation support for HDA projects for Orphans and Vulnerable Children. (nirvana@hda.co.za)

	Jennifer Baumann (Senior Consultant) Jennifer has over thirteen years of experience in the health field, with expertise in managing health programmes, Monitoring & Evaluation of HIV/AIDS, coordination of partnerships and community mobilisation. She has a Masters Degree in Public and International Affairs specialising in Economic and Social Development from the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. She also holds a BA in Social Work from the same university. Additional experience in the USA spans community organising and advocacy around food security and welfare reform. In addition to this, she has experience in development and social justice issues in Brazil and she is fluent in Portuguese. In the past five years her work has been concentrated in southern Africa in the following areas: Monitoring & Evaluation of HIV/AIDS programmes and Global Fund projects, proposal development and supporting national AIDS programs and other partners in the multi-sector response. (jbaumann@hda.co.za)

	Rita Muyambo (Team Leader) Rita holds a Masters in Business Leadership. She has more than 13 years experience in programme management of HIV/AIDS programmes in Southern Africa. She has expertise in the design, implementation and M&E of HIV/AIDS and Reproductive Health programmes. Her focus areas include organisational capacity assessments, capacity building, curriculum development, design and delivery of training in primary health care with special emphasis on mainstreaming Reproductive Health including STI, HIV/AIDS, OVC, monitoring and evaluation of programmes including behaviour change interventions. At HDA, she is the Team leader, Caregiver Training and Support for the International HIV/AIDS Alliance. She manages the training component on a USAID-funded project focusing on Orphans and Vulnerable Children, Caregiver Training and Child protection. (rmuyambo@hda.co.za)

	Margaret Roper (Team Leader) Margaret is currently reading Masters in Public and Development Management with the University of the Witwatersrand Business School. Margaret has undertaken numerous external evaluations and research projects in the fields of juvenile justice, youth-based crime prevention, social crime prevention, and community based crime prevention and in HIV/AIDS interventions (in particular prevention, awareness, home based care and capacity building programmes). She has developed a number of participatory evaluation toolkits, developed a monitoring and evaluation training programme for non-government organisations, and developed user-friendly evaluation systems for organisations. Her previous employment includes the Women's National Coalition, Business Against Crime, Secretariat for Safety and Security, South African Police Service, CSIR Crime Prevention Centre prior to undertaking contractual work through Inkanyezi Initiative. At HDA she is responsible for the development and implementation of the training component of the AIDSTAR OVC Caregiver Support and Child Protection Project. (mroper@hda.co.za)

	Sanelisiwe Tsela (Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant) Sane graduated at the University of Swaziland with a BA Social Science, majoring in Demography and Economics, and at the University of Pretoria with a Masters in Public Health – Monitoring and Evaluation track. She worked as a Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator for the Swaziland National AIDS Council and was instrumental in the operationalisation of the Swaziland Programme Monitoring system and the delivery of different information products for the council. At HDA, Sanelisiwe serves as a Technical Panel Consultant coordinating Monitoring and Evaluation technical support needs for the Southern African region. In addition she is involved in the various HDA research activities. (stsela@tsfsouthernafrica.com)

	Sarah Laurence (Research Analyst) Sarah trained as a physiotherapist at the University of the Witwatersrand. She has a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from Wits Business School and is currently studying towards a Masters in Public Health. Sarah has worked in both public and private hospitals, predominantly in the medical and surgical units. She has coordinated corporate wellness programmes and HIV prevention initiatives. At HDA, Sarah is project manager for the JHHESA Community Surveys and the Second National HIV and AIDS National Communication Survey. (slaurence@hda.co.za)

	Bertha Magoge (Programme Manager) Bertha holds an Honour’s degree in Social work from the University of Zimbabwe. Prior to joining HAD she has had extensive experience working within HIV/AIDS as well as Child Protection programmes. Her Social Work career for the past ten years has involved taking responsibility and leading teams involved in rights based needs assessments, training, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessments for diverse community programmes. She has coordinated and facilitated government as well as partner for nonprofit organizations in the implementation of community based support initiatives that respond to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Bertha has grown immensely in the area of child focused approaches that emphasize the need for child participation as central in the delivery and or support to children’s quality programming. She has worked with various international organisations interacting with teams of diverse backgrounds. She is highly skilled in strategic planning, advocacy, documentation and managing Donor relations. Bertha values team work immensely and has great respect for humanity and diversity. (BMagoge@hda.co.za) .

	Fadzai Chikwava (Researcher) Fadzai holds a Masters Degree in Medical Statistics from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Fadzai brings a wealth of experience in monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS programmes and managing both qualitative and quantitative research studies. She has more than 7 years experience in conducting market, social and academic research studies. She has worked in Eastern & Southern Africa and also the United Kingdom. Her previous employment includes Health Information Systems Programme, CDC, Population Services International, Databuild and Research International. Her main tasks at HDA include managing research projects from inception through to completion and conducting advanced statistical analysis of various datasets. (fchikwava@hda.co.za).

	Rene Diane (Monitoring and Evaluation Officer) Rene is a qualified staff nurse and has completed modules towards her BA in Social science through Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and plans to further pursue completing through University of South Africa. Prior to joining HDA she has gained 6 years of experience in the HIV/ Aids training field and worked as a Monitoring and Evaluation assistant manager at Olive Leaf Foundation previously known as Hope worldwide South Africa. She has over 4 years experience in HIV/ Aids program implementation. She has qualifications in Training database implementation and management, VCT training and Competency based training skills. At HDA she is involved in Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting on The Thogomelo Psychosocial skills development programme for community caregivers, PEPFAR-funded project (rdiane@hda.co.za)

	Jane Munyoro (M&E Officer) Jane has a diploma in Executive secretarial and is currently studying towards a BA Communication Science at the University of South Africa. Prior to joining HDA she was part of a team of social and behavioural science researchers at the Perinatal HIV Research at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto. She participated in conducting qualitative and quantitative research on adherence to ARV treatment and researching female controlled HIV prevention methods. She has a qualification in HIV care and counselling. At HDA she is involved in Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting on the Free State OVC, PEPFAR-funded programme. (jmunyoro@hda.co.za)

	Tshepo Maphutse (Project Manager) Tshepo has a degree in Social Sciences from the University of Pretoria and is currently studying Governance and Development with UNISA. He has previously worked at the Department of Social Development as a Social Security Official and has also worked at World Vision as a cluster relations officer. At HDA he is the project manager for the Free State OVC PEPFAR-funded programme. (tmaphutsa@hda.co.za)

	Vusi Shongwe (Programme Associate) Vusi has development-oriented qualifications from various institutions and is currently pursuing BA Development Studies through the University of South Africa. He has worked for a number of organisations including UNICEF Swaziland in areas of child protection, psychosocial support, early childhood development, HIV and AIDS learning facilitation, community development and human rights. At HDA Vusi is working on the Thogomelo and Free State Circles of Support Projects (vshongwe@hda.co.za).

	Lawrence Mashimbye (Research Analyst) Lawrence holds a degree in BSc Medical Laboratory Science (Cum Laude) from University of Limpopo. He also holds a Masters degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, in which he enrolled as a Mandela Rhodes Scholar, at Wits University. He joined HDA in January 2009 and is working on a variety of research projects. (lmashimbye@hda.co.za)

	Tendai Matika (Research Intern) Tendai has a Bachelors Degree in Public Governance majoring in Development Studies from the University of Johannesburg. She has recently completed an Honours degree in Development Studies. Tendai has worked as a tutor in the Department of Anthropology and Development Studies at the University of Johannesburg, and worked with Nedbank as a data capturer. At HDA, Tendai works on various TSF projects and systems. (tmatika@hda.co.za)

	Siyabulela Zondi (PEPFAR Fellow) Siyabulela has Bachelors Degree in Psychology and Human Resources. She also has Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology with the University of KwaZulu-Natal. For the past two years she has worked for Centre for Science Access at the University of KwaZulu-Natal as Life Skills facilitator and student counsellor. She is currently employed as PEPFAR fellow at HDA.

	Adonia Simango (Research Analyst) Adonia has a MSc. in Industrial Mathematics from the National University of Science and Technology Zimbabwe in which his thesis was on mathematical modeling the dynamics of AIDS/HIV with carriers and treatment; he has also a BSc. (honours) in Mathematics with Statistics from the Midlands State University in Zimbabwe. He did a One year internship on African Developmental issues with an NGO in Cape Town; he has some interest in Demography, Biostatistics through some courses he did with University of Cape Town. He joins the HDA research team as a Research Analyst working primarily on the National Communication Survey. (asimango@hda.co.za)


Support Team

	Phillemon Thwala (Finance and Admin Manager) Phillemon has a Bcom degree in Accounting and Business Management from the University of Pretoria. He is currently studying his Masters degree in Business Administration with Mancosa. In the past he worked for ICASA, the Southern African Regional Poverty Network and the Wits Health Consortium. At HDA Phillemon is a finance and administration manager for the AIDSTAR OVC project. (pthwala@hda.co.za)

	Thima Mudau (Financial Administrator) Thimangali has a B-Tech in Internal Auditing from the Vaal University of Technology (formerly known as Vaal Triangle Technikon). He is currently enrolled for BCompt degree at UNISA. Before he joined HDA he worked for an Accounting and Tax firm as a Bookkeeper. At H.D.A his roles include financial administrative support (Operational and Projects). (tmudau@hda.co.za)

	Sibongile Mnisi (Financial Administrator) Sibongile assists with financial administration. Previously she worked for a Construction company as a financial officer. She is currently undertaking part-time study at Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria in the area of financial information systems. (smnisi@hda.co.za)

	Patricia Motlhabane (Financial Administrator) Patricia has completed a BCom degree (majoring in Economics and Accounting) from the University of North West, formerly Potchefstroom University. She is currently enrolled for her Honours in Financial Management part-time with the University of South Africa. She has previously worked in an audit firm as a trainee accountant and also worked at the Embassy of Japan in facilitating Grass-roots projects. Her Role at HDA includes financial administrative support. (pmotlhabane@hda.co.za)

	Themba Mahlangu (Financial Administrator) Themba has a National Diploma in Internal Auditing from Technikon Northern Transvaal, A Certificate in Project Management from UNISA SBL. He is currently enrolled for Taxation Certificate with UNISA SBL. He has worked in various donor funded programmes (the National Lottery and European Union). He has also worked in various companies and public entities performing accounting and management functions (City of Joburg, SAHRA, Dept of Labour and AVBOB. At HDA his roles include financial administrative support to TSF. (tmahlangu@tsfsouthernafrica.com) .

	Musha Mvunga (Contract & Marketing Officer, Technical Support Facility Southern Africa) Musha is the Contracts& Marketing Officer for the TSF. She provides full cycle contract administration on all client contracts for Technical Assistance and Capacity Development activities. Musha also supports the development and implementation of marketing efforts for the TSF programme. (mmvunga@tsfsouthernafrica.com).

	Bongeka Chili (Project Associate, Technical Support Facility Southern Africa) Bongeka is currently studying for a degree in International Politics through UNISA. At HDA, Bongeka provides administrative support to the technical assistance team of the project and support in management of consultants across the Region. (bchili@hda.co.za)

	Penelope Jaca (Project Administrator) Penelope has a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the Western Province Tech and also has BTech in Project Management from CUT. Her previous work experience included data capturing and service representation for Telkom. Her role at HDA includes administrative support for the Free State OVC, PEPFAR-funded programme. (pjaca@hda.co.za)

	Jabu Kumalo (Project Associate) Jabu has a National Diploma in Sound Engineering from Allenby, Jhb. A National Diploma in MCSD (Microsoft Certified Software Developer) from IT Learning Center. A certificate in Linux from Damlin. Studied Project Management online through Sunday Times newspaper. Was an IT Manager at a meter reading company, followed by IT technician at Goldfields Casino and Entertainment. Her role at HDA includes M&E and reporting and data capturing for the Free State OVC, PEPFAR-funded programme. (jkumalo@hda.co.za)

	Samantha Cutshwa (Project Assistant) Samantha has recently joined the Thogomelo team as a Project Assistant. She provides administrative, logistical and program support to the Project Director and Technical Team to ensure the smooth running of the program. She has a Diploma in Office Administration from College Campus and is currently studying towards a National Diploma in Tourism Management with UNISA. (scutshwa@hda.co.za)

	Vuyiswa Mangeni (Receptionist) Vuyiswa has a certificate in bookkeeping which she studied in Rosebank College in Pretoria. She is in a process of finishing her studies with UNISA (National Diploma) in Finance and Accounting (Public). Before joining HDA she has worked as a Receptionist at Lagoon Events in 2004 until 2007, in 2007 March she joined Dagada Incorporated, worked as a Legal Administrator/Receptionist until 2009 September. She also has a part time job as a junior bookkeeper for the company called Promtus Development Services. She is a Receptionist/Admin Assistant at HDA. (vmangeni@hda.co.za)

	Stella Motshwanedi (Office Assistant) Stella has a Business Studies Diploma from Intec College (2002). She has worked in the hospitality and tourism field with various Hotels around Johannesburg. She is has skills in Marketing, Banqueting, telesales and general office administration. Her role in the company is to assist with the cleaning services and to provide support to staff and HDA clients.