CLINICAL ASSOCIATES

After a seven year gap, we got Clinical Associates again in 2020. They are trained as "mid-level workers" with a broad knowledge of the kinds of medical and surgical conditions that present at primary care level. Having them working alongside the medical team adds value and efficiency. We're excited to see how else it improves our level of care

Vuyolwethu Vukuthu
​Clinical Associate
Vuyo has led a resurgence of the presence of Clinical Associates at Zithulele, setting a high standard and flying the flag for the discipline. Having started in the Year of Covid, he may forever be our Mr Covid as he has played a leading role in caring for in-patients in particular. He studied at Walter Sisulu University, graduating in 2019. When Covid is over, his main interest is trauma and emergency care, while his main interest outside of work is playing soccer.

Sesethu Ndabeni
​Clinical Associate
Sesethu graduated in the same 2019 class at Walter Sisulu University as Vuyo. They even share a birthday! She started out at Dordrecht Hospital, but moved during 2020 to join us at Zithulele. She's interested in mental health, a hugely important topic in rural areas. Away from work she enjoys cooking, netball, photography and traveling.