Profile JL Sikwane
Director
A Father of 4 ( 3 boys and 1 girl), born and raised in North West in a small village called Moruleng in Pilanesberg in the 70s. A loving, caring and God fearing person who is passionate about helping people. I had a childhood dream of becoming a Medical practitioner, however I lost my brother and financial support whilst doing matric in 1989, my dream was shattered and settled for my second choice Nursing profession. My journey started in 1991(Bafokeng Nursing College) and completed in 1995 at Mmabatho College of Nursing. I have the following qualifications
1. Diploma in comprehensive Nursing ( General, Community and Psychiatry) and Accoucher.
2. Advanced University Diploma in Clinical Nursing care, health assessment, Treatment and care.
3.Baccalaureus in Advanced Nursing : Health care Management, Occupational Health Nursing and HIV and Aids Management 4.Masters in Business Administration : Healthcare management.
My Story I spend my early years of my career in the Primary health care setting in public sector as a clinician and then climb the higher echelons of Management within the PHC setting. Following 14 years of dedication and commitment in the public sector I then ventured into the Private sector when I joined the NPO environment expanding my horizons and exploring more opportunities and development. My interest in the HIV and Aids management became more hence the move. I was actively involved in the training and development programmes, stakeholder management and health systems strengthening. I climbed ladders from Area management to district training manager and then overall management of the district as a district manager. Over my tenure I gained an enormous amount of experience and knowledge both in clinical, training and management.
Additional qualifications
• Several certificates in HIV and Aids
management
• Project management
• Research methodology