Mamello Makhele
Omaha,NE
Summary
Public Health \ Registered nurse with extensive experience in addressing gender violence (GBV) and HIV in deep rural areas. A strong advocate for policy changes and community engagement to address the root causes of gender-based violence and reduce HIV transmission. Committed to promoting a culture of respect, equality, and holistic well-being within underserved populations
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Maseru, SheDecides Lesotho
03.2019 - Current
- Conducted community awareness programs to educate individuals on various forms of GBV, HIV prevention, and available support services
- Collaborated with community leaders and local organizations to address the root causes of GBV, reduce HIV stigma, and implement prevention strategies
- Trained communities to recognize effectively to gender-based violence
- Advocated for policy changes and contributed to the development and implementation of measures to individuals living with HIV at the community and institutional levels
- Implement prevention programs that focus on changing social norms and attitudes contributing to gender-based violence
- Engage in educational campaigns on consent, healthy relationships, and gender equality
- Collaborate with local authorities to ensure the implementation of laws protecting survivors
- Promote a culture of respect and gender equality through community engagement initiative
- Actively participated in the World Bank Group Annual Meeting's flagship event on "Ending the Pandemic" and "The Road to an Inclusive Recovery," contributing insights to global health initiatives.
Nurse Midwife
Maseru, Ministry of Health
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Delivered health education sessions to pregnant women, covering antenatal care, labor, childbirth, and postnatal care
- Initiated antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV-positive clients, offering counseling to promote understanding and destigmatization
- Provided counseling on modern contraceptives, addressing reproductive health needs within the community.
- Offered specialized care to newborns, emphasizing the importance of early interventions for their well-being.
President
Maseru, SAFAIDS
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Youth and Accountability Alliance
- Integrated gender considerations and conducted analyses within sexual reproductive health programs
- Identified and facilitated the establishment of youth-friendly health services, offering additional information and technical support
- Engaged with duty-bearers to ensure accountability for International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD25) commitments
- Collaborated with local leaders and youth in rural areas, delivering capacity-building training sessions focused on preventing child marriages
- Provided comprehensive training to young individuals on HIV prevention strategies and emphasized the importance of medication adherence.
Nurse Midwife
Maseru, Lesotho, Queen Mamohato Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labour and fetal distress
- Assisted with care for pregnant mothers from antenatal to postnatal including monitoring labs
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
Education
Public Health
University of South Africa
South Africa 03.2022
Masters Degree - Public Health -Maternal And Child Health
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE2024
Roma College of Nursing
Lesotho 2017
Skills
- Analytical
- Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Development
- Leadership Development
Accomplishments
Awarded the first Mosotho to receive the 2021 AFRICAN HERO in Health
Board member of Safe Abortion Action fund in London
Keynote speaker addressing the Prime Minister of Lesotho on strategies to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and HIV.
Featured as a Prominent women by UNFPA Lesotho
Participated in ICPD25 dialogue facilitated by UNFPA ESARO
Moderated a Panel discussion on SRHR and universal health coverage hosted by UNFPA Participated as a Panelist on State of Bodily Report facilitated by UNFPA Lesotho
Participated as a panelists on ICPD25 dialogue facilitated by UNFPA Lesotho Trained more than 3000 young people on SRHR
Mandela Washington fellowship Alumni :Civic Leadership Appalachian State university Brightest Young Minds Alumni
YALI-RLC-SA Alumni
Additional Information
PROJECTS
SHE-Matter
Championed a She-Matters initiative across three rural districts in Lesotho, spearheading a comprehensive campaign focused on enlightening youth about contemporary contraceptive methods, addressing teenage pregnancy concerns, and combating early and forced marriages. Collaborated closely with local leaders to fortify legal frameworks prohibiting premature and forced child marriages.
Achievements:
· Dispelled myths and misconceptions related to family planning commodities.
· Enhanced accessibility to modern contraceptives.
· Elevated awareness of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR).
· Established localized strategies to tackle child marriage issue
Timeline
President
Maseru, SAFAIDS
10.2020 - 10.2021
Nurse Midwife
Maseru, Ministry of Health
06.2019 - 06.2022
Director
Maseru, SheDecides Lesotho
03.2019 - Current
Nurse Midwife
Maseru, Lesotho, Queen Mamohato Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 05.2019
Public Health
University of South Africa
Masters Degree - Public Health -Maternal And Child Health
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Roma College of Nursing
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