Our People

Amanda Mac Donald

Founder, Managing Director, and Attorney

Profile of the Managing Director

Founder, Managing Director, and Attorney at Izwi GenHealth 101

Amanda Mac Donald has vast experience in the Health industry which spans over 18 years holding various posts in the Nursing Discipline. Further to this, she is an Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa and has gained some experience in the Legal industry.

Nursing Posts Held

Nursing Management and Administration – Medical Department
Nursing Education – Theoretical Lecturer in Anatomy and Physiology, Nursing Management and Ethics
Clinical Facilitator in Nursing Education
Theatre Scrub/Recovery room/Anaesthetics – Registered Nurse

Education

Degrees

BA-CUR (HONS) in Education and Management/Administration
BA (CUR) – Passed Cum laude
Diploma in Nursing (General, Psychiatric, and Community) and Midwifery
BA Law (LLB)

Other Educational Achievements

HIV/AIDS certificate
SETA accredited Assessor
Basic life support Instructor (BLS, CPR, First AID)
Infection Control Principles (Isolation precautions, PPE, Waste Management)
Occupational Health and Safety Principles (Fire fighting, WCA injuries, Evacuation Procedure)
COVID-19 EVDS Vaccinator and Administrator – DOH accredited level 1 & 2
Medical/Legal Law and Ethics certificate – passed with Distinction

Amanda was fortunate she was able to take a one-year sabbatical with a great opportunity to be involved in the country-wide vaccination rollout in the fight against the 2019 COVID-19 pandemic. This was a privilege and humbling experience.

Registrations and Accreditations

B-BBEEE Level 1 Contributor
Registered with the South African Nurses Council (SANC)
Registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders with a PCNS number
Registered with the Legal Practice Council (LPC) – Law Council of South Africa
Registered with the Resuscitation Council of South Africa