| Dr Lucas Khetani Ndhlovu(HOD) |
Current Position:
Head: Health (Mpumalanga Department of health from 1st April 2023).
Qualifications:
Dr Lucas Khetani Ndhlovu comes to the position with a wealth of experience and an in-depth understanding of the needs and challenges in the health sector. He has several qualifications which include Bachelor of Law (LLB), Master’s in business leadership, MBCHB MEDUNSA, Bachelor of Science Honours (BSC HONS).
Career/Positions/Expiriance:
Dr Ndhlovu is a seasoned Health professional who has risen through the ranks of the Health sector having served in the following responsibilities: Sep 2008 – May 2012 Senior Clinical Manager Themba Hospital- Kabokweni, Jun 2012 – Apr 2014 Senior Clinical Manager-Witbank Hospital, May 2014 – Sep 2017 General Practitioner-Private Practice in Nelspruit, Oct 2017 – Oct 2019 Clinical Manager-Kwa-Mhlanga Hospital, Senior Clinical Manager – Mapulaneng Hospital and in January 2022 – March 2023 Chief Executive Officer Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria. Dr Ndhlovu managed a staff compliment of an estimated number of 5200 employees: Reviewed individual department performance and work with leadership to improve processes, procedures, and practices. Address employee and managerial concerns and implement corrective actions to promote compliance. Resolve staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground. Maximize performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members. Ensure sound governance and an effective and efficient organisation: Manage partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts. Ensured that Service Level Agreement with Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University is adhered to in order to contribute to the training of health professionals. Monitor expenditures to mitigate wasteful and irregular expenditure risk by overseeing and managing the hospital budget of R3.6 billion. Ensure effective systems, processes, and performance management arrangements are in place to deliver high-performance standards and the quality of patient experience.
Professional Summary
Results-driven Head of Department, with a forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Proven talent in building strategic partnerships with stakeholders and driving necessary change. Offers strategic planning abilities, background in change management, and a forward-thinking mindset. Ready for challenges and focused on meeting future demands.