PHETSILE NOLUNGELO THWALA
Mbabane
Summary
Dedicated and proficient advanced midwife practitioner with a passion for advancing knowledge and skills in midwifery and neonatal practice, education, research and policy. Proven track record of teaching, and effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary and multi-professional teams. Committed to fostering academic and clinical excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-time Lecturer
University of Eswatini; IDE
07.2024 - Current
- Develop and deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials for IDE courses/modules.
- Conduct formative, summative and clinical assessments.
- Supervise research projects.
- Design clinical practicum placement schedule.
- Conduct clinical supervision and mentorship.
Modules:
2024-Semester II (June to December)
- MWF502 Labour with complications
- MWF416 Midwifery Practice II
2025- Semester I (January to June)
- MWF403 Normal Puerperium and Postnatal Care
- MWF415 Midwifery Practice II
Lecturer- Midwifery Science
University of Eswatini, Faculty of Health Science
06.2024 - Current
- Develop and deliver lectures, seminars, and tutorials for undergraduate courses/modules.
- Collaborate with departmental board members on curriculum development or review and program(s) improvement.
- Design Midwifery Practice and Field Attachment placement schedules.
- Supervise and mentor midwifery students during practicum placements.
- Supervise undergraduate research projects.
- Participate in departmental meetings and committees.
- Engage in professional development activities to stay current in the field
- Evaluate student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Select and design lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Participate in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
Modules:
MWF306 Introduction to Midwifery
MWF308 Introduction to Midwifery Practicum
MWF402 Labour with Complications
MWF403 Normal Puerperium and Postnatal Care
MWF404 Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care
MWF415 Midwifery Practice I
MWF416 Midwifery Practice II
MWF418 Field Attachment
Technologist- Midwifery Science
University of Eswatini, Faculty of Health Science
12.2018 - Current
- Assisting in lectures, seminars, practical sessions, skills demonstrations, and clinical conferences, while supporting students and academic staff during practical learning activities.
- Manage operations of the midwifery skills laboratory, including preparing for assessments and examinations, guiding student lab use, and ensuring availability and proper use of equipment and materials.
- Plan and oversee maintenance and inventory of teaching equipment and resources, performing minor repairs, coordinating major servicing, and maintaining accurate inventory records of supplies, teaching aids, and research materials.
- Provide administrative and logistical support through procurement processes, requisition preparation, and handling printing, photocopying, and binding of instructional materials.
- Support departmental functions and outreach activities by organizing clinical practice, attending departmental board meetings, and executing other duties as assigned by the Head of Department.
- Develop midwifery practice and field attachment placement schedules
Locum-nurse-midwife
The Clinic Group (Mbabane Clinic)
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided preventative, curative, and rehabilitative health services to patients
- Provided antenatal care, intrapartum care, and postnatal care to clients including obstetric emergency care
- Conducting risk assessment and triaging
- Prepared midwifery/obstetric/gynecologic and medical-surgical clients for different procedures and care of postoperative obstetric patients
- Mentored and supervised midwifery and nursing students
- Prepared and presented ward reports
Program Officer
Lusweti Institute for Health Development Communica
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Conducted project's needs assessment
- Formulated and oversaw adolescent and youth club session schedules
- Supervised adolescent girl's health clubs
- Trained, mentored, and supervised youth facilitators for adolescent HIV self-testing clubs.
- Conducted home visits and community dialogues across three constituencies in the Manzini region.
- Provided evidence-based health education to adolescents, youth, and their parents or community members.
- Compiled weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and communicated with supervisors and donors.
- Drew and presented weekly and monthly budget.
Locum-nurse Intern
Population Services International, PSI
02.2015 - 08.2018
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Provided men's health services to outpatient clients.
- Prepared the theatre for male circumcision.
- Conducted pre-, and post-operative management to clients.
- Assisted the medical officer to perform male circumcision procedures
Teaching Assistant
Ngwane Park High School
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work
- Assisted with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results
- Designed and delivered mathematics, physical science, and agriculture lessons
- Prepared laboratories for students learning
- Supervised student's projects
- Monitored and mentored students during study sessions
- Supervised student's extra-curriculum activities
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Midwifery
Aga Khan University, School of Nursing & Midwifery
Nairobi, Kenya02-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science Majoring in Midwifery
University of Swaziland (Eswatini)
Mbabane Campus10-2017
High School Diploma -
Ngwane Park High School
Manzini01-2012
Skills
- Research and analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Class management
- Academic research and writing
- Problem-solving
- Lecturing
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Student research guidance
- Lesson plan creation, delivery and student assessment
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
Research Supervision and Mentorship
1. Undergraduate supervision:
- Knowledge and attitudes of swazi men towards vasectomy in one of the hospitals in Mbabane (Student: Tembuso Shiba; period: August 2023 to January 2024; role: co-supervisor; status: completed- Jan 2025)
- Prevalence, outcomes and associated factors of labour induction in one national referral hospital of Eswatini (Student: Bethu Mncina; period: August 2024 to present; role: main supervisor; status: awaiting ethical clearance- June 2025)
- Exploring family planning experiences and needs among adolescent girls living with HIV at a regional hospital in Eswatini (Student: Thobile Bhembe; period: August 2024 to present; role: main supervisor; status: awaiting ethical clearance - June 2025)
4. Reasons for home chilbirths and barriers to seeking skilled childbirth among childbearing women (18-49 years) at Siphofaneni Inkhundla (Student: Phindile Matsebula; period:August 2024 to present; role; core-supervision; status: proposal)
2. Eswatini Nursing Leadership Initiative- Research Fellow Program (ENLI-RFP):
- Factors associated with knowledge of men (15-49 years) regarding mother-to-child-transmission of HIV in Eswatini (mentee: Siboniso Mhlongo; period: November 2024 to present; role: primary mentor)
- Factors associated with cervical cancer screening uptake among women living with HIV in Eswatini (mentee: Sithembile Mabuza; period: November 2024 to present; role: secondary mentor)
Research Interests
- Maternal, perinatal and neonatal outcomes
- Midwifery-led continuity of care
- Respectful maternity care
- Clinical teaching and skills acquisition in midwifery education
- Maternal mental health and postpartum care
- Community-based maternal and neonatal interventions
- Quality improvement in midwifery and neonatal services
- Adolescents, youth and young women sexual and reproductive health
- Continuous professional development in midwifery
Institutional/ Departmental Committee Membership
Clinical coordination committee member: Midwifery Science Department, 2019 to present
- Coordinate, plan and schedule clinical placement of midwifery students.
- Develop and/or review midwifery practice documents such as case record book, clinical portfolio, evaluation tools etc.
- Plan, schedule and facilitate midwifery clinical conferences.
Social committee member: Midwifery Science Department, 2021 to present
- Plan, organize and coordinate social activities/events such as team building, farewell etc.
- Plan, coordinate and contribute to different wellness and outreach events.
COVID-19 Task Team member: UNESWA-Faculty of Health Sciences, May 2020 to August 2021
Curriculum/Programme Development and Review
1. Education material
- Contributed to the design and/or review of clinical education tools and teaching materials for undergraduate midwifery and neonatal modules.
- Undergraduate Programmes- Midwifery Practicum: Case Record Book (Reviewer)
- Master of Science Clinical Portfolio (Contributor)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Neonatalogy (PGDN) Clinical Portfolio (in progress) (Contributor)
2. Programme Development and review
- BNSc. (Midwifery Option) Programme Review
- MSc in Midwifery Programme Review
- PGDN Progromme Design and Development
Certification
- Certificate in Online Teaching for Educators - University of Eswatini- Institute of Distance Education (2024)
- Certificate in Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care (EmONC) - The Aga Khan University, School of Nursing and Midwifery (2023)
- Certificate in Clinical Simulation Educators Program (CSEP) - The Aga Khan University, School of Nursing and Midwifery (2023)
- Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)- Social and Behavioural Research Best Practice for Clinical Research (2023)
- Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for COVID-19 (2020)
- Certificate in Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) - World Health Organization (2019)
- Integrated Management of Adolescent and Adult Illnesses (IMAI)- Ministry of Health Eswatini, WHO & URC (2019)
- Certificate in Key Population- Comprehensive Package of Care - Ministry of Health Eswatini, PEPFAR & Linkages (2017)
Affiliations
- Member- East, Central, and Southern Member- Africa College of Nursing and Midwifery (ECSACONM)
Languages
English
Siswati
KiShwahili (basic proficiency)
Technological Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
- Data Management: SPSS, Google Forms, ODK, STATA
- E-learning Platforms: Moodle, Google Classroom, Zoom, Microsoft teams
- Clinical/Health Tech: CMIS
- Design and Communication: Canva, Google Workspace etc.
REFERENCES
1. Dr. Fortunate N. Magagula
Nurse Manager- George Mukhari Academic Hospital
Private Bag, Pretoria
Cell: +27 71 122 2205
Email: fortunategagu@gmail.com
2. Professor Sheila Shaibu
Faculty at Aga Khan University,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kenya
Cell: +254 781 880042 / +267 71 656 746
Email: sheila.shaibu@aku.edu
3. Ms. Nozipho Mhlanga
Advanced Midwife, Mankayane Government Hospital
Cell: +268 7604 1063
Email: mhlanganozipho28@gmail.com
Timeline
Part-time Lecturer
University of Eswatini; IDE
07.2024 - Current
Lecturer- Midwifery Science
University of Eswatini, Faculty of Health Science
06.2024 - Current
Technologist- Midwifery Science
University of Eswatini, Faculty of Health Science
12.2018 - Current
Program Officer
Lusweti Institute for Health Development Communica
06.2018 - 11.2018
Locum-nurse-midwife
The Clinic Group (Mbabane Clinic)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Locum-nurse Intern
Population Services International, PSI
02.2015 - 08.2018
Teaching Assistant
Ngwane Park High School
01.2012 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Advanced Practice Midwifery
Aga Khan University, School of Nursing & Midwifery
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science Majoring in Midwifery
University of Swaziland (Eswatini)
High School Diploma -
Ngwane Park High School
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