Dr Ntombifikile
Nokwethemba Mtshali
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)
Dr. Ntombifikile Mtshali (MD, MBA) is a leading figure in healthcare innovation, currently serving as the CEO of Shout-It-Now, a South African non-profit delivering youth-friendly HIV prevention and reproductive health services in Gauteng and North West provinces. A non-executive board member of the South African Medical Association, a medical doctor and an MBA graduate from Wits Business School, Dr. Mtshali combines clinical expertise with strategic business acumen.
Having earned her MBChB at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2007, Dr. Mtshali brings over a decade of experience in private and public healthcare. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership from CETAD, University of Lancaster, UK, and has pursued continuous learning, including seminars with Harvard University and the Centre for Creative Leadership.
Dr. Mtshali’s commitment to accessible healthcare is evident in her advocacy for women’s reproductive health rights. As the former CEO of Bertha Gxowa Hospital, Dr. Mtshali’s efforts to improve women’s and girls’ access to care has earned her recognition and Dr. Mtshali was named one of the Top 200 young South Africans by the Mail and Guardian in 2017. Her achievements include overseeing a multi-million dollar grant for The Aurum Institute, focusing on HIV/TB response in South Africa.
As Shout-It-Now’s CEO, Dr. Mtshali leads in modernizing HIV and gender-based violence prevention services, with a focus on youth in Gauteng and North-West provinces. She also serves as Chairperson of the CHABAHIVA Trust Board and contributes to community development as a hospital member at Edenvale Hospital.
Despite her demanding schedule, Dr. Mtshali remains connected to her passion for patient care, working as a sessional medical officer. Beyond healthcare, she is a dedicated mother and enjoys honing her piano skills and perfecting her golf swing, showcasing a well-rounded and accomplished professional.
JOSHILA HARI
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Joshila Hari, a Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)), graduated in Accountancy from the University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa in 1999, passing Part 1 & 2 Board (SAICA) in 2001 and 2002. A proud member of SAICA and IODSA, she combines academic excellence with significant professional achievements.
As Shout-It-Now’s CFO, Joshila ensures sound financial governance, overseeing financial management, policies, and accountability standards. Entrusted with developing and executing financial strategies aligned with DREAMS ambitions, she prioritizes budget controls and risk management with the finance team.
Beyond financial planning, Joshila ensures compliance, accurate reporting, and offers key insights to the leadership team, significantly contributing to Shout-It-Now‘s financial health. Her expertise underscores the CFO’s critical role in fostering organizational well-being.
Previously, as Regional Director: Finance at Aurum Institute NPC and CFO at the Aurum affiliates (Aurum Innova (Pty) Ltd, Youth Health Africa NPC, Global Health Innovations (Pty) Ltd and Chaps NPC), Joshila excelled in managing financial functions, developing fiscal strategies, and optimizing processes. Her career includes pivotal roles at Deloitte and Touché, and Primedia Limited, showcasing leadership and financial acumen driving organizational success.
LILLIAN MONJI
HEAD OF PEOPLE OPERATIONS
As the Head of People Operations (POPS), Lilian spearheads positioning Shout as the employer of choice through creating a positive employee experience and retention as well facilitating an engaged and productive culture. Further, she leads the creation and implementation of the POPS strategy.
Lilian holds an MBA from the University of Witswatersrand Business School and has a BCom Honours, majoring in Human Resources Management and Economics from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Currently, Lilian is pursuing a professional executive coaching course.
With more than 13 years’ experience in human resources, cutting across various industries and in the last 9 years being in public health and the recent 3 years in a senior executive management position, She is committed in her support and guidance of employees, and she appreciates that human capital is a company’s prime asset.
In the past year, Lilian has provided strategic and operations support to Mozambique, Ghana country offices, as well as the Aurum group affiliates and supporting the growth and sustainability of the organization through its Business Development unit.
CLEO SOKHELA
CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER
Ms. Cleo Sokhela is a highly experienced clinician with over two decades of expertise in the healthcare sector. She has made significant contributions to global health security, public healthcare, health emergency response, and climate change initiatives in South Africa and beyond. Specializing in critical programs such as Leadership as HIV, TB, and Malaria programs, Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC), COVID-19 response, Public Health Policy, M&E, Grant writing, and data analytics, she has amplified the voices of young people in combatting HIV/TB and addressed the impact of climate change on our communities. Ms Sokhela’s work has played a vital role in improving public health outcomes.
Ms. Sokhela boasts a proven track record of implementing successful public health programs to strengthen the health system. Her strategic management and leadership skills have been honed through diverse roles in government departments, donor-funded organizations, the private sector, academia (including schools of public health), and community-based organizations in South Africa. Additionally, Cleo actively participates in technical working groups on international public health and climate change.
Previously served as Director/ Senior Public Health, Business Management, and Climate Change Consultant, providing a wide range of consulting services across Africa, the United Kingdom, and Canada. A Chief of the Party and Head of Strategic Information for a PEPFAR-CDC/ USAID funded HIV/TB programme led initiatives aimed at enhancing HIV/TB outcomes and achieving the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets while also addressing COVID-19 and Climate Change challenges. Collaborating with national and provincial departments of health and developmental partners, Ms. Sokhela has established a good sustainable network and relations with the government sector, funding agencies, community organizations, humanitarian organizations, and the private sector. Capitalized on patient management technologies, M&E improved methods and gaps to improve performance.
Ms. Cleo Sokhela has completed the following qualifications with excellence: Master of Business Administration in the field of Management Consulting and, Master of Management in the field of Public and Development Management with Wits Business School. Further achieved University of the Witwatersrand Emerging Leaders Ward 2021, Wits University: Top student in Cross Faulty Research Symposium for Ph.D. and Master’s students 2011. Bachelor of Nursing (Education & Administration) in Primary Healthcare Nursing Science, Diploma in Nursing and Midwife (General, Psychiatric and Community). Attained the University of Johannesburg: Dean’s List of Merit and Top Achiever Award for Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College.
SIYABONGA RICHARD MSWELI
IT DIRECTOR
Richard joins shout from MTN where he was Head of Public Sector for Enterprise Business. Prior to MTN, Richard had various senior roles in IT including COO at Tech-Soft International, Group Executive at Adapt IT. Prior to joining Adapt IT, Richard worked in the Middle East for 7 years as the Head of IT and has held various positions prior to that in companies like Siemens, Schneider Electric and BHP Billiton.He holds an MSc Information Technology Management qualification and certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management Professional (PMP) and ITIL.
ZOHAKIY MBI-NJIFOR
ACTING DIRECTOR: BD & COMMUNICATIONS
Zohakiy Mbi-Njifor assumes the role of Acting Director: BD & Communications on a part-time basis. Her updated contract now encompasses responsibilities for Business Development, Marketing portfolios, grants management, and all externally facing activities, including a strategic conference approach.
As we fortify our senior leadership team, Zohakiy‘s primary focus will be positioning Shout for the CDC/PEPFAR follow-on grant and other funding opportunities. Emphasizing program impact, she aims to enhance Shout’s visibility at conferences and engage potential partners and donors.
Zohakiy will collaborate closely with BD Manager Sarah Reeves, Head of Marketing Zonja Penzhorn, and support Head of SIEL Nellisiwe in aligning conference visibility and stakeholder engagement. Both the BD Manager and Head of Marketing will report to the CEO with a dotted line to Zohakiy. The Head of SIEL will report to the CPO with dotted lines to the CEO and Zohakiy for the conference strategy.
Zohakiy will continue working with all relevant stakeholders, leveraging her 20+ years of experience in public health and international development. Her career includes roles such as Senior Advisor/Programs Director for Futures Group SA, Country Director for EngenderHealth SA and IPAS SA, and Head of Finance & Operations for Palladium Group SA.
PIERRETTE KENGELA
TECHNICAL ADVISOR
With over 17 years of extensive technical and managerial expertise in international development and humanitarian sectors, Pierrette has navigated diverse social and health settings, including conflict and post-conflict countries, as well as low and middle-income nations. Having worked in more than forty countries across the globe, she has provided expertise in sustainable transformation of health systems and policies, social justice movements, coalition building, community mobilisation, and the implementation of various advocacy programme.
Her work spans infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (MNCAH), child protection in emergencies (CPiE), gender equality (GBV, multi-context gender analysis, and mainstreaming), feminist peace and positive masculinities, and sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH).
She has demonstrated proficiency in expert recommendations on global grant applications, stakeholder and strategic partnership management, international and regional program management, multi-million-dollar grant management, and institutional contract management. Pierrette has provided essential technical assistance and advisory to over sixty grantees worldwide, fostering mentorship and capacity strengthening to enhance operation and program delivery. She has been at the forefront of building, leading, and supporting multi-country coalitions comprising women and youth-led organizations across Africa and the Middle East. Through these groups, she advocates for women’s rights and Adolescents SRHR.
Pierrette holds two master’s degrees: a Master of Public Health in Tropical Medicine and a Master of Science in Health Management, which she earned summa cum laude. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Public Health, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and several certifications.
Passionate about empowering vulnerable people and promoting equal opportunities for all, Pierrette is not only a seasoned writer but also a certified life coach and public speaker. She is a leading voice for African women‘s empowerment and has received several awards and recognitions for her impactful work, including the “50 Power People Advocating for Women’s Empowerment & Inclusion in Africa” 2024 Award and being recognized as the Repro Empowerment 2024 Women’s Day “Everyday Heroine.” She has also founded and co-founded numerous entrepreneurial initiatives, promoting women and youth leadership and economic empowerment, personally mentoring and coaching several individuals across Africa. Additionally, Pierrette sits on various global advisory and task force groups focused on health equity and women’s empowerment.
Pierrette believes in uplifting others to reach their full potential.
PAUL POTSANE
HEAD OF PROGRAMS
Paul has over 9 years’ experience in developing organizational workplans, strategies, operational plans, and research projects to achieve UNAIDS 90-90-90 and the Department of Health Strategic Objective (NSP) for HIV and TB programs. His expertise lies in coordinating diverse teams and resources to achieve organizational objectives within the triple constraints of time, cost, and scope.
He holds a BCUR degree, an MBA (Health Management) degree, and an MPH degree and he is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Johannesburg School of Health Sciences. Currently, he serves on the boards of the Muslim Aids Programme, the Johannesburg Council for People with Disabilities, and the Gauteng Nurses Leadership Forum. He received the Mail and Guardian‘s top 200 young South Africans award in 2018 and the Gauteng Premier’s Award in 2019.
The core of his passion is developing digital health strategies for expanding healthcare to key populations and achieving sustainable development goals 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 and 16.
ZONJA PENZHORN
HEAD OF MARKETING
Zonja has over 20 years of experience in strategic marketing and has developed communication strategies that promote growth for both profit and non-profit organizations. She is a highly skilled marketing executive with a track record of implementing successful strategic brand and communication strategies, as well as providing strong leadership in various sectors and regions across Africa. Zonja has expertise in developing targeted communication initiatives through an in-depth understanding of the audience, using entrepreneurial approaches to deliver relatable community-based activities. Her responsibilities include collaborative development and implementation of a tested communication strategy driving positive behaviour change. Creating and delivering sustainable measurable communication applied to a variety of channels within a curated communications ecosystem, leveraging social and cultural trends applicable to the focus audience in order to generate demand and ultimately peer to peer advocacy.