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Edit the text with your own short phrases. To change the sample image, select the picture and delete it. Now click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. The Professional Association of Clinical Associates In South Africa PACASA Slide 2 Edit the text with your own short phrases. To change the sample image, select the picture and delete it. Now click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. Be a credible representative body and advocate for the recognition and development of Clinical Associates whilst in partnership with likeminded organizations to provide patient-centred quality healthcare for the general public. Slide 3 Edit the text with your own short phrases. To change the sample image, select the picture and delete it. Now click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. To empower and unite Clinical Associates to provide accessible, equitable and quality healthcare in South Africa. Slide 4 Edit the text with your own short phrases. To change the sample image, select the picture and delete it. Now click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. Chairperson Zuki Tshabalala Deputy Chair Edwin Leballo Treasurer Aviwe Mgobozi Secretary Sanele Ngcobo Slide 5 Edit the text with your own short phrases. To change the sample image, select the picture and delete it. Now click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. Trained at the Emory University in the USA, as a Physician Assistant, and subsequently worked for a group of pulmonary and allergy specialists before moving back to SA. She was actively involved in the development of the Clinical Associate programme in South Africa (2004), and was appointed to the Ministerial Task Team. As well as working on national curriculum and the scope of practice. My work on the task team included liaising with stakeholders, such as the Deans of Medical Schools, SAQA, Higher Education Department, Provincial Departments of Health, Pharmacy Council, DENOSA, SAMA, SANC, etc. Currently working at UP as a full-time faculty member in the BCMP programme, and in 2015, was elected the PACASA Chairperson. I have a passion for moving healthcare in South Africa forward, and specifically putting Clinical Associates on the global map, to serve as an example for other countries, on the effective use of this new cadre of healthcare workers. Slide 6 Edit the text with your own short phrases. To change the sample image, select the picture and delete it. Now click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. Founding member of PACASA Works in the rural part of the Free State, at the Perinatal HIV Research Unit at Botshabelo Hospital. Offering HIV/AIDS services to rural communities in efforts to reduce new infection and to ensuring all infected have access to ARVs. I have committed myself to ensure that PACASA grows to become a key representative stakeholder of all Clinical Associates in South Africa. We will resolve and challenge all matters concerning the profession and spearhead the development and growth of the Clinical Associate Profession. I believe that our profession deserves to be recognized and cherished due to the role it plays in the South African Health Care System. Slide 7 Edit the text with your own short phrases. To change the sample image, select the picture and delete it. Now click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. Currently working at the University of the Witwatersrand as a Clinical Associate Educator. Started volunteering for PACASA in 2012 as part of the working task teams, to then being voted as Treasurer in 2015. I would like to see PACASA grow into an independent association which is resilient, filled with innovation for health care and continuously advocating for quality and equal distribution of health care. I envision PACASA to successfully being a united voice and a strong pillar for Clinical Associates in South Africa. Attending her 5th RUDASA conference as she upholds the interests of RUDASA in advocating for rural health. "It is health that is real wealth" - Mahatma Ghandi Slide 8 Edit the text with your own short phrases. To change the sample image, select the picture and delete it. Now click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. Currently working at University of Pretoria as a Junior Lecturer. Enrolled as a student in Masters of Public Health. He would like to see the support of PACASA growing amongst Clinical Associates. Wants Clinical Associates to lead the fight against HIV/Aids wherever they are working. He is actively involved in Stop HIV Campaigns. By the end of our term most South Africans should know what a Clinical Associate is. There should be a research office that focuses on our impact, as well as professional development to meet the needs of our people. Even though I am working in an urban area, my heart is still with the people of rural areas as that is where I am originally from. Slide 9 Edit the text with your own short phrases. To change the sample image, select the picture and delete it. Now click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. The animation is already done for you; just copy and paste the slide into your existing presentation. CPD held on June 25 & 26. AGM held on June 27. Elections held which resulted in a change of leadership. Slide 10 Slide 11 Slide 12