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Batsabile Simelane

Batsabile Simelane

Development Specialist
Kaohsiung City,KHH

Summary

Dynamic Corporate, Government and Business Development Manager with over 10 years of experience in driving strategic partnerships and business growth. Proven track record in operationalizing strategic linkages and leading innovative projects within healthcare and education sectors. Successfully facilitated stakeholder communication and implemented assessments that increased efficacy by 20%. Adept at leveraging a comprehensive understanding of corporate training environments to align solutions with organizational needs, poised to elevate businesses and organizations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Program Manager -USAID Project

Bantwana Initiative
Manzini, Manzini
09.2020 - 04.2024
  • Developed and guided the overall strategic and technical vision while driving the program's innovative, evidence-based adaptation approach.
  • Coordinate the implementation of livelihoods and development initiatives.
  • Operationalized strategic linkages and coordinated across technical, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and learning teams at the implementation level.
  • Provided leadership in planning and executing all program activities in accordance with project goals.
  • Monitored the implementation of the work plan, budget, and strategic plans to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Ensure alignment with funding agreements.
  • Coordinated all health and social services projects
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
  • Collaborated with business leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.

Technical Advisor: Social and Health Services

University Research Co.LLC
Mbabane, Hhohho
04.2016 - 09.2020
  • Contributed to the development and design of national adolescent health strategy, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness.
  • Participated in annual and periodic work planning for vulnerable population programming.
  • Coordination of government entities and various stakeholders who engage on population health, welfare and development.
  • Influenced policy changes to social protection and public administration.
  • Established a stop centre for gender based violence survivors.
  • Integrated friendly health services in health facilities.
  • Capacity building through training and mentoring healthcare workers and stakeholders on gender studies and population health.

Research, Knowledge Management and M&E Coordinator

University Research Co.LLC
Mbabane, Hhohho
04.2014 - 03.2016
  • Supported monitoring and evaluation tasks, ensuring accurate data collection and integrity.
  • Coordinated research studies that contributed new technologies to health development.
  • Promoted research capacity building among community-based organizations and student groups to enhance local research capabilities.
  • Developed and published company newsletters and promotional materials.

Human Resources Development Consultant

University Research Co. LLC
Mbabane, Hhohho
11.2013 - 03.2014

Established HR department.

  • Conducted research to identify HR challenges, providing strategic advice and recommendations for resolution.
  • Integrated all HR policies within the organization to streamline operations and enhance compliance.

Research Analyst and Students Mentor (Graduate Attachment)

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
03.2013 - 11.2013
  • Supported data analysis and validation processes to ensure reliability of study results.
  • Guided and mentored students through their research projects, fostering academic growth.

Social Worker

Baylor Children's Clinic
Mbabane, Hhohho
01.2012 - 12.2012
  • Provided comprehensive counselling for HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, TB, treatment adherence, and nutrition.
  • Work with families to addressed children and caregivers vulnerabilities.
  • Participated actively in training, supervision, and team meetings to enhance service delivery.
  • Coordinate community health and social activities.

Education

Ph.D. - Social Policy

Selinus University of Science And Literature
Ragusa Italy
01.2020 - 10.2024

Master of Science - Development Studies

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth South Africa
01.2012 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Tourism Management And International Relations

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria South Africa
01.2008 - 12.2011

Skills

Timeline

Program Manager -USAID Project

Bantwana Initiative
09.2020 - 04.2024

Ph.D. - Social Policy

Selinus University of Science And Literature
01.2020 - 10.2024

Technical Advisor: Social and Health Services

University Research Co.LLC
04.2016 - 09.2020

Research, Knowledge Management and M&E Coordinator

University Research Co.LLC
04.2014 - 03.2016

Human Resources Development Consultant

University Research Co. LLC
11.2013 - 03.2014

Research Analyst and Students Mentor (Graduate Attachment)

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
03.2013 - 11.2013

Social Worker

Baylor Children's Clinic
01.2012 - 12.2012

Master of Science - Development Studies

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
01.2012 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Tourism Management And International Relations

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2008 - 12.2011
Batsabile SimelaneDevelopment Specialist