Sister shows grace under fire at Bluff PHC Clinic

THE woman in charge at the Bluff Primary Healthcare (PHC) Clinic, Sister Grace Mufamadi, brings more than 30 years’ experience in health care to the table as she works to give back to the community.

As the nurse in service manager, 49-year-old Sr Mufamadi is a stern, yet motherly head of the clinic. Having worked as a nursing sister since leaving school, she is more than capable when it comes to health care.

Originally from Pretoria, she has been in Durban for 25 years and now lives with her husband, Pastor Takalani on the Bluff. “I have worked in many spheres of nursing, including lecturing, primary healthcare training and quality assurance. I hope to now develop my management skills while improving the care given to people coming to the clinic,” said Sr Mufamadi, who has been at the helm of the Bluff PHC Clinic since November.

Since taking over responsibility, she has ensured a committee was set up to look into the needs of the clinic and she has put rigorous structures in place to make sure the facility works. “People must understand that there will always be delays because of staff shortages and the sheer number of people we treat, but we will do everything in our power to avoid added delays and to make sure everyone is taken care of properly the first time.”

In her very limited down time, the mother of two enjoys going to the gym, reading and helping her husband at the church he built in Wentworth. “I enjoy being involved wherever I can and it gives me a sense of joy to give back to my community.”