Thato Lewanika
PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
I am 38 year old University of Botswana graduate.I have gained extensive knowledge of the administration process.I have been able to respond to the ever-changing environment of the health sector in terms of being prompt and reacting to emergencies. As a true professional i am always mindful of the confidential nature of administrative work at both the operational and strategic level.
My main objective is to perform to the best of my abilities and use the knowledge I attained throughout my studies and work experience in any
responsibility given to me.
My main objective is to perform to the best of my abilities and use the knowledge I attained throughout my studies and work experience in any
responsibility given to me.
PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Kasane Primary Hospital & Headquarters
Since August 2014
Gaborone
Botswana
- Investigate disciplinary cases and take appropriate action.
- Assisting with the day to day operations of the Administration department.
- Providing a comprehensive administrative support service to employees and senior Management.
- Manage the vehicle fleet of the district.
- Implementing administrative policies, regulations and procedures.
- Supervising other units such as accounts,registry and personnel.
- Prepare monthly reports eg. overtime report, fleet report and creditors report
- Prepare, analyze scarce skills packages and follow up Public Accounts Commitee (PAC) queries.
- Authorize payments and prepare personnel emolument budget.
- Initiate the recruitment related processes, advertise, analyze and shortlist candidates for interviews.
- Prepare Appoint/Promotion Board packages.
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Ministry of Health- Kasane Primary Hospital
July 2012
to July 2014
Kasane
Botswana
- Personnel Unit
Responsible for assisting in all stages of the recruitment cycle, from responding to enquiries, arranging interviews, completing job offer paperwork and supporting successful staff induction. - Handling staff enquiries on a daily basis.
- Ensuring that all company HR processes and procedures are properly followed.
- Processes employee terminal benefits.
- Producing and submitting board packs for employee contracts.
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Ministry of Health-Kasane Primary Hospital
April 2010
to 2012
Kasane
Botswana
- Responsible for Accounts unit and Transport unit
- Ensuring input and timely payment of all creditors invoices
- Ensuring funds are utilized prudently and according to budget
- Process monthly expenditure report.
- Supervise and control transport in the facility.
- Process monthly vehicle utilization report.
INTERN
Ministry of Local Government- Department of Tribal Administration
May 2009
to March 2010
Gaborone
Botswana
- Under supervision of the Assistant Director I carried out the following;
- Attending to queries and all other matters concerning Chiefs(Dikgosi).
- Attending to gratuity matters and monitoring concerning Dikgosi.
- Forwarding approvals of recommendations of appointments from the relevant ministry to the concerned Tribal administrations countrywide.
- Processes application forms, termination and renewal of contract forms.
- Responding to recommendations of appointments by the Tribal administration and Ministry of Local Government
TRAINEE MANAGER
Choppies Group Of Companies
September 2008
to December 2008
Lobatse
Botswana
- Manage, Recruit, Motivate, Train and Develop staff according to company policies
- Attend to employee grievances.
- Ordering out of stock lines.
- Assisting with the day to day operations of the shop.
REFEREEES:-
Throughout my career
Since August 2004
Botswana
- Ms. Gaofhetoge N. Ralotshephe
Chief Administration Officer I
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Health Services Management
Tel:3632090 - Ms. Opelo Phiri
Chief Administration Officer II
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Health Services Management
tel:3632090 - MrThatayaoneNtsima
Chief Administration Officer II
Selibe Phikwe Primary Hospital
Tel: 71710161 - Mr Tumelo Seboko
Director Department of Tribal Administration
Private Bag 00401
Gaborone
Tel: 3903440
Passed level 1:
• F1: Accountant in Business
• F2:Management Accounting
• F3:Financial Accounting
Passed Level 2:
.F4:Corporate and Business Law
.F6:Botswana Taxation
.currently studying F8: Audit and Assurance and F5: Performance management
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• F1: Accountant in Business
• F2:Management Accounting
• F3:Financial Accounting
Passed Level 2:
.F4:Corporate and Business Law
.F6:Botswana Taxation
.currently studying F8: Audit and Assurance and F5: Performance management
Bachelor of Arts (Double major) Public Administration & Political Science
University of Botswana
May 2004
to August 2008
- Proficient in using Microsoft word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- proficient in using Oracle- Government Accounting Budgetory System aand HR Oracle system.
- Ability to work underpressure and still be able to follow procedures.
- Good knowledge of current employment laws and procedures.
- Outstanding communication skills both oral and written.
- I am a football fanatic.I play amateur football for the Ministry of Health and Wellness football team. This is to promote general physical and mental fitness.
- I am active in the workplace wellness activities. I believe that every organization should have such activities as it is great way to build team spirit in the workplace.
