About AHP

Verna Madzokere
Administrative assistant

"Teach me to number my days aright, that I may gain a heart of wisdom."

Verna facilitates all administrative duties which include assisting all recruiters in the Durban office (KwaZulu Natal) with basic functions.

Liz Schroeder
UK public health advisor

"Life is not about the number of breaths you take - but the moments that take your breath away."

Liz has been with AHP since its inception in 2005 (as part of the Rural Health Initiative). Having completed her undergraduate studies in South Africa she now works in research in the public health sector, currently completing a doctorate at Oxford, UK.  Passionate about healthcare in Africa and delighted to support serving doctors from the 'other side of the ocean', Liz is happy to assist in any way she can.

Therese Hansen
US liaison

“Leap and the net will appear.”

That’s what Therese tells doctors as she urges them to take their talents to Africa! As our US liaison, Therese helped launched AHP in North America in September 2008, after spending extended time in South Africa. Her job is to expand our programme's reach at several target conferences each year including the gatherings of the family physicians, pediatricians, emergency physicians, internists and the American Tropical School of Medicine & Hygiene. Therese’s responsibilities also entail recruitment strategic planning, and interfacing with medical schools/clinics/associations to build twinning projects linking American doctors with South Africa's rural hospitals. She lives in Seattle 'most' of the time.  

Retha Grobbelaar
Media and public relations officer

“Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.”

Retha is the new Media and Public Relations Officer at AHP.  She is excited to be involved in spreading the news about AHP’s positive contribution to improving healthcare in Africa. She obtained her Honours degree in history at the University of the Witwatersrand. Prior to joining AHP she worked as a journalist for five years.

Jeannette Pritchard
RHI financial controller

"With positive thoughts and lots of hard work the recruitment of doctors will grow from strength to strength as this country has so much to offer and most of all the people are so very special."

Jeanette has the position of financial controller for the Rural Health Initiative. "The time I have spent working at the AHP office is truly a wonderful experience for me as the people surrounding me have given me a total feeling of peace. What makes my position worthwhile is being involved with such a challenging project."

Gail Snyman
Office administrator & financial controller

"I have a passion for working in organizations that work involves improving conditions of underprivileged communities in South Africa"

Gail is a book keeper who has worked in the NGO sector for several years and is currently employed as a financial controller and administrator at AHP. She is responsible for the organisations' daily financial functions and officeadministration requirements.

Stacey Ann Pillay
Recruitment assistant

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."

We aim to bridge the gap between doctors who want to serve and underserved communities. So, whether it is finding you a suitable consultant to help you or getting you through the exam, we are here to partner you, the doctor and the community you are needed in.

Grizelda Mosetlho
HPCSA administrator

''I am a woman just trying like everyone else to take every conflict; every experience and learn from it. Life is never dull.''

Grizelda holds a diploma in travel and hospitality management, a certificate in project management, certificate in advanced events management as well as English business writing. "Being a part of this organisation is an overwhelming experience for me as I realise just how much there is to learn from all the intelligent environment that surrounds me. I hope to add to and make a difference with all the experience I have acquired over the past nine years."

Vusani Tshivhase
District Practice Manager for Nkangala in Mpumalanga

“It's not necessary to fear the prospect of failure but to be determined not to fail”

Vusani Tshivhase  is the new District Practice Manager for Tshwane in Gauteng. She completed a Masters in Public Health at the University of Georgia in the USA as a Fullbright Scholar. She joins us from Roswika Medical Supplies where she was director.

Michael Lombard
IT support

"To be a part of a company that is really out there to help those in need, is a great honour for me."

Michael Lombard is the IT support and is responsible for maintaining the office IT. Michael always emphasises his believe in good healthcare for everyone as he feels you need to be healthy to live your life to its fullest. He only recently started working for AHP and the difference it has made in his own life is already evident. It is in Michael's nature to help others, and to be a part of an organisation like this, is surely the best way to start.

Tsholofelo Tshoeu
FWMP administative assistant

"Have the determination of a mirror, it never loses its ability to reflect even if its broken into thousands of pieces."

Tsholofelo is an administrator at the DOH. She has over 4 years of administrative experience, having worked as a project coordinator and HR administrator in various roles. She has a certificate in Principles of HR Management, a Project Management Certificate, and a Personnel Management Diploma.

Mike Kumalo
HR administrator

"The greatest wealth is health."

Mike is AHP's HR administrator. Prior to this he was a foreign recruitment assistant where he facilitatied registration and placement of foreign healthcare professionals in southern Africa. Mike's experience in recruitment and HR in corporate environment has helped in developing his human resources and industrial skills that are essential for organisational success.

Jonathan Holborn
Eastern Cape district practice manager

"Whatever your hands find to do: do it well with all your heart and soul."

Jonathan is qualified as a registered nurse at Frere Nursing College in 2001. He is also a traditional healer and dedicated to this calling. Has was previously employed at the UCT Lung Institute as provincial coordinator and master trainer of PALSA PLUS since 2009. He is a self-motivated professional with the energy to take on new challenges and adventures.

Geraldine Kasere
Operations assistant

"Proof of passion is in pursuit"

Geraldine serves as an addition to the AHP operations team. She studied law, and international studies at Rhodes University. She is involved with monitoring and evaluation as well as assisting with research work within the organisation.

Martin Schroeder
UK representative