Volume 1, Issue 1 Official Newsletter of Imbalenhle CHC September 2011 Edition

Inside This Issue

I mbalenhle CHC hosted a successful Mental Illness Awareness Event on the 29 July 2011. The community came in their numbers to grace this event. The main intention of this event was to encour-aged the community and families to support and love their loved ones who are living with mental illness. The latter was outlined by Ms. N. Binase (Acting CEO) during her welcom-ing note. The slogan of the day was, “Mental Health Illness Af-fects All”. The same song was sung by Mental Health Society, Ekukhanyeni Spe-cial School, Plessislaer SAPS & Townhill Hospital

(Psychosocial Reha-bilitation Section),

SANCA & NICRO who were also part of this event. Babongile and Valentine, both from Mental Health society encouraged the audience, not to loose hope on their loved ones because their organization is here for them. They ex-plained about their various programmes ranging from handwork, sport activities etc. to empower mental health care users. They also urged parents and families to protect their loved ones from substance abuse and stress. Dr. P.I. Okeke (Medical Manager) explained broadly about the causes and prevention of stress which is also common amongst the mental illness-patients because of the rejection they encounter in their communities. Emily (Occupational Thera-

pist : Townhill Hospital) urged families to treat men-tal health care users as human beings. She also explained about job oppor-tunities available for them. Mrs. L.P. Mbelu (Mental Health Practitioner) urged the community to work hand in hand with the clinic to ensure the proper caring of the mental health care users. They were also en-couraged to liaise with the clinic if they face any chal-lenges with their loved ones. Children from Ekukhanyeni Special School displayed their great talents by per-forming, “indlamu” and by singing, “isicathamiya”. The audience was very happy to see such talents and felt proud of them.

Mrs. Valentine Mdekazi (Mental Health Society) delivering the speech during the event

Mental Health Event 1

Editorial Desk 2

CEO’S Comments 3

Senior Management 4

Middle Management 5

Mandela Day & MMC

Heritage Day

Photo Album

Ezemidlalo

Miscellaneous

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Imbalenhle CHC hosts a successful Mental Illness Awareness Event

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SNIPPETS IN PICTURES

“ To provide the best comprehensive health care services through Primary Health Care approach”

TO PROVIDE PRESENTATIVE, PROMOTIVE, CURATIVE & REHABILITATION HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH INNOVATIVE & COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

TO PROVIDE A SAFE &FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT FOR BOTH THE COMMUNITY & STAFF

TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN DECISION - MAKING PROCESS

TO PROMOTE CLIENT & STAFF SATISFACTION THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF

BATHO PELE PRINCIPLES & PATIENTS RIGHTS CHARTER

TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT STAFF DEVELOPMENT

I t is a pleasure to meet in this publication which is the first issue for our institution. The success of this publication de-pends on you as readers, so your opinions and constructive participa-tion are of utmost importance. I hope that you will enjoy the contents of this edition. I take this opportunity to thank the

management and staff of Imbalenhle CHC for welcoming me with warm hands and the tasks they entrusted to me. I also like to pass my gratitude to the management and staff of Sun-dumbili CHC for the contribution they made to my career. We take this opportunity to welcome our newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. X.N.T. Mthunzi. Her vast knowledge and expertise in the pub-lic health sector will ensure service excellence and attainment of the de-partmental goals. The Management of Imbalenhle CHC would like to thank Ms. N. Binase (Deputy Nursing Manager) for holding the fort efficiently and with dedication since the former CEO exit. It is to be acknowledged that the months in question have not been without challenges how-ever the leadership she displayed and her commitment to the job entrusted to her did not go unno-ticed.

Imbalenhle CHC hosted a suc-cessful Mental Illness Event on the 29th of July 2011. The aim of this event was to encourage the public to love and respect the rights of the mental health care users. The institution also hosted a glamorous Heritage Day on the 23 Septem-ber 2011 to celebrate cultural heri-tage and traditions of the South African citizens. We also like to wish Good Luck to the South African Rugby Team, Springbok in their journey of de-fending the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Bear in your minds that you are not alone in that pitch, but the nation is behind you, yes it is also our game. Until next time, May God Bless U Abundantly!

MR. S.V. NGCOBO

EDITOR

I would like to thank Im-balenhle CHC staff for the warm welcome I received when I com-menced my duties in this institu-tion on the 1st September 2011. Extension of gratitude to Ms Bi-

nase who acted as CEO would also be in order as I am taking over an institution that has been efficiently run. I look forward in working with the management and staff of Im-balenhle CHC where we are go-ing to strive for service excellence through innovation, hard work and determination. Our main focus will be on improv-ing service delivery for the com-munity we serve through imple-mentation of the national core standards, the make me look like a hospital project and the six pri-ority areas which are positive and caring staff, facility cleanliness, improved waiting times for pa-tients, improved patient safety and security, infection prevention and control and also availability of medicines and blood products. It is also imperative to achieve the goal of a long health lifestyle for

all South Africans. I would like to see rewarding ex-cellence and health promotion to staff and patients increased to encouraged a long and healthy life for all the community and staff of Imbalenhle CHC. We must remember that if we stand united we will be able to achieve our goal with ease. Thank you Mrs. Xolisiwe N.T. Mtunzi “Better Health, Better Life through courage and Excellence”

MRS. X.N.T. MTUNZI

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

T he Public Relations Department would like to request all the staff mem-

bers to utilize the above departmental new logo in all the correspondences they engage in. The logo can be downloaded from the de-partmental intranet. Staff members can also liaise with the Public Relations Section for further assistance in this regard between 07: 30 & 16 : 00 Weekdays. The office can also contacted on extension 9108

T he family of Khanyisa Nodada would like to pass its gratitude to all the staff of Imbalenhle CHC for showing love & generosity when they had challenging time of the passing away of their be-loved mother.

ENIKWENZE EMNDENINI WA-KANODADA NIKWENZE NAK-WABANYE

T he Management of Imbalenhle CHC would like to thank all categories of

staff members for their dedication and com-mitment to the service delivery.

DR. P.I. OKEKE MEDICAL MANAGER

MRS. N.P. KHUMALO

PHARMACY MANAGER

MR. D.M. GUMEDE MR. M.T. KHWELA

FIN. & SYST. MANAGER

MRS. X.N.T. MTUNZI

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CHIEF HR OFFICER

MS. N. BINASE

NURSING MANAGER

MS. N.V. DLAMINI

MRS. N.C. MTHEMBU MS. N.P. MAHLABA

MRS. T.B. NDIMANDE MRS L.C. ZONDI

OPERATIONAL MANAGER CLIN. PROG. COORDINATOR

MRS. Z.T. GUMEDE

W e are committed to serve our clients with humanity,

dignity & in the Spirit of Batho Pele.

MRS. L.H. SIBIYA MS. Y.K. NODADA

SERVICE MAN. OFFICER TRAINER

OPERATIONAL MANAGER

OPERATIONAL MANAGER

SERVICE MAN. OFFICER SENIOR FIN. OFFICER

MRS. G. SEWRAN

SENIOR FIN. OFFICER

Imbalenhle CHC hosts a successful MMC Camp

I mbalenhle Community Health Centre hosted a successful Medical Male Circumcision Camp on the 6 September 2011. The team was led by Dr. M.A. Quazi (Principal Specialist Surgery - Clinical Head MMC –KZN, MMC Centre of Excellence - Northdale Hospital). The main aim of this campaign was to circumcised more boys in order to reduce the spread of sexual transmitted illnesses including HIV/Aids. The boys came in their numbers to grasp this opportunity of a lifetime. 35 boys were circumcised during this day. The Management of Imbalenhle CHC would like thank all who participated and contributed to the suc-cess of this camp.

Dr. M.A. Quazi orientating the team during the campaign

I mbalenhle CHC celebrated the Man-dela Day on the 18 July 2011 in style by be-ing part of Umgungundlovu Health District Volunteers. Volunteers visited Northdale Hospital (Female Ward) whereby they fed and bath the helpless ones. The love dis-played by the volunteers really brought as-surance to these people that they are not alone in their difficulties. 1. Mrs. May Zuma-Mkhonza (D.M) with the team during the Mandela Day at Northdale Hospital. 2. Volunteers doing gardening at Northdale Hosp 3 & 4. Ms. Nontobeko Mkhize (first from the left in the first row & Shaun Dhanasagren (first from the left in the second row) with the team at Northdale

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I mbalenhle CHC celebrated the Heritage Day on the 23 September 2011. The aim of this event was to celebrate the cultural heritage, and the diversity of the believes and traditions of the South African citizens in the new democratic dispensa-tion. The theme of the day was, “Diversity in the workplace”. Imbalenhle CHC celebrated this day by wearing their traditional outfits. They also feasted and enjoyed many different types of traditional food and dancing. This event was graced by the presence of Mrs. May Zuma-Mkhonza (District Manager - Umgungundlovu Health District) who also complimented Im-balenhle CHC for hosting such a significant event. Mrs. X.N.T. Mthunzi (Imbalenhle CEO) highlighted the importance of respecting cultural values and believes of various stakeholders in the workplace. The Guest Speaker was Ms. Mnyende (Traditonal Healer). 1. S.E. Mthembu, N.P. Mahlaba, G.

Sewran, K. Luthuli, Z.T. Gumede & N.C. Mthembu in their traditional outfits.

2. Mrs. X.N.T. Mtunzi (CEO) explaining the purpose of the day and its sig-nificance.

3. Ms. N. Binase (Nursing Manager) giving Vote of Thanks.

4. Imbalenhle CHC Choir entertaining the audience with sweet music.

5. Ms. Mnyende (Traditional Healer-Guests Speaker) delivering the speech and Nqobile reciting a poem.

6. Standing from left, Ms. N. Binase, Dr. P.I. Okeke, Mr. Gumede (CHRO), Mr. M.T. Khwela (F&S Manager), Mrs. May Zuma-Mkhonza (D.M), & Mrs. X.N.T. Mtunzi .(CEO). Seated from left: Zama Zincume & Jabu Shabane (Zincume Security), Ms. Mnyende (Traditional Healer) & Bongani Mhlongo (Director of 033 Lifestyle).

7. Dr. P.I. Okeke & Dr. Panicker in their traditional outfits.

8. Mrs. May Zuma-Mkhonza (D.M) deliver-ing her speech during the event.

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MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS DAY PICTURES (ABOVE)

IMBALENHLE CHC HERITAGE DAY

U Mtholampilo waseMbalenhle ubambe iqhaza ngomhlaka 20 Agasti emid-lalweni ebihlelwe isifunda seZempilo saseM-gungundlovu. Lemidlalo idlalelwe ezinkundleni zaseMngeni lapho izikhungo ezahlukahlukene zezempilo beziqhuthana amakhizane. Lemidlalo ibixube ibhola lomnqakiswano kanye nelikanobhut-shuzwayo. Umtholampilo wethu uphinde wa-bamba iqhaza emidlalweni ebibanjelwe ez-inkundleni zakwaDukuza mhlaka 17 kuMan-dulo. Inhlosonqgangi yalemidlalo bekuwukuk-huthaza abasebenzi ukuthi bazivocavoce ukuze bahlale bephilile emzimbeni nasengqondweni. Nokho kutshengisile ukuthi ezethu zaseMbali inkonyane ibisathuka isisinga, kodwa ziy-ibekile induku ebandla, kanti okukhulu oku-zayo, nilibambe lingashoni wezinsizwa zaseMngeni. 1. UThobani Thusi waseMbalenhle eshoshela

nebhola. 2. Izindebe ezazizotholwa abadle ubhedu

emidlalweni ezixhaswe abakwa Old Mutual. 3. Izethameli zibukela imidlalo. 4. Amaqembu ebhola eqhuthana amakhi-

zane. 5. USthembiso Mbanjwa ngakwesokudla wa-

seMbalenhle ezama ukususa umhlola ek-haya.

6. “Siyikhomba phansi, siyikhombe…bese….”

Izinsizwa zizwana amandla enkundleni. 7. Umnumzane Dube ecebisa abadlali

baseMbalenhle ngamaqhinga azosetshen-ziswa enkundleni.

8. Iqembu likanobhutshuzwayo laseMtholam-

pilo waseMbalenhle ngaphambi komdlalo eMngeni.

9. “Ngemuva komsebenzi onzima kudingeka

okuzothi cosololo.” Umnumzane Thami Cele elungisa izoso.

10. Iqembu laseMbalenhle lebhola

lomnqakiswano ngaphambi komdlalo kwaDukuza.

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I think there is something, more important than believing : Action! The world is full of

dreamers, there aren’t enough who will move ahead & begin to take concrete steps to actualize their vision.” By : W. Clement Stone

T he wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. Proverbs 11 : 18

TREAT YOURSELF WITH THIS SPICY ROAST BEEF & BRIE PANINI SANDWICHES DURING THIS AUTUM SEASON INGREDIANTS • 1/4 cup (about) butter, at room temperature

• 2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed between palms

• 8 slices Italian bread, sliced 1-inch thick

• 1/4 cup horseradish mayonnaise

• 3/4 pound thin-sliced deli roast beef

• 1 cup (about) crisp-fried onion strips (canned are fine)

• 1 (about 14 ounces) wheel of brie cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch

thick strips across the diameter

• 2 Tablespoon Dijon mustard. PREPARATION Mix together butter, garlic powder, and oregano. Spread one side of each slice of bread with the

butter mixture. Place 4 slices, buttered-side down, on a cutting board to build the Panini sand

wich. Spread unbuttered sides with horseradish mayonnaise.

Pile roast beef on top of mayonnaise. Sprinkle with the crisp-fried onion strips and top with brie

cheese. Spread Dijon mustard on the unbuttered sides of the remaining 4 slices of bread and

place on top of brie. You should have 4 sandwiches with buttered tops and bottoms.

Preheat panini-grill or griddle. When hot, place sandwiches on panini grill and cook until golden

brown on each side. Cut panini sandwiches in half and serve.

IT IS SO DELICIOUS

OUR CONTACT DETAILS Private Bag x 9104 Pietermaritzburg 3201

PHYSICAL ADDRESS

Unit 3, Imbali Township, Thwala Road Pietermaritzburg

3200

TEL : 033-3989100 FAX : 033-3982600 Email : sibonelo.ngcobo2@kznhealth.gov.za

IMBALENHLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE