Dr. Babatyi Innocentia Malope-Kgokong
Dr. Babatyi Innocentia Malope-Kgokong is a distinguished academic leader and researcher, serving as the Head of Academic Affairs and Research at the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS). With a PhD in Community Health from the University of the Witwatersrand, a Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Policies from the University of London, and an MSc (Cum Laude) and BSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences from the University of Limpopo, she provides strategic leadership in academic and research endeavours, fostering collaborations and advancing the organization's research agenda.
As a renowned expert in her field, Dr. Malope-Kgokong has held lecturing positions at the University of Limpopo and University of Johannesburg and has research experience in epidemiology and data management at the Clinical HIV Research Unit and National Institute for Communicable Diseases. Her research profile boasts numerous peer-reviewed articles in reputable scientific journals, with over 1500 citations, an h-index of 15, and an i10 index of 18. In addition to her research expertise, she has a proven track record of bringing together stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation.
Dr. Malope-Kgokong's academic service extends to her membership on the Executive Committee of the National Science and Technology Forum, the National Health Research Committee, the Health Professional Council of South Africa - Committee for Medical Scientists Task Team, and various other committees and task teams