Clinical radiation oncologist Dr. Sithembile Ngidi practices privately in Johannesburg. She has the distinct advantage of being aware of all the various perspectives on private healthcare because she is an academic, a frontline worker with experience in both the public and private sectors, and a client of medical assistance. Her desire to improve healthcare quality and access has motivated her to seek a career in value-based care and healthcare leadership. In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has worked for 15 years in the healthcare sector as a leader in the field, a consultant, and an advisor for private healthcare initiatives aimed at expanding access to oncology care. In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has worked for 15 years in the healthcare sector as a leader in the field, a consultant, and an advisor for private healthcare initiatives aimed at expanding access to oncology care. supplying technical assistance, clinical governance, academic guidance, and commercial strategy. She is also an advisor to Impela Group Holdings, a clinical oncologist, and a business consultant. She spent two years at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal as an honorary lecturer. For the past five years, she has participated on panels and acted as a board member for the South African Oncology Consortium. MBChB: Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal FC Rad Onc: Fellow of the College of Radiation Oncologists, Colleges of Medicine South Africa (CMSA) Mmed: Masters in Medicine ( Oncology) – University of KwaZulu-Natal Certificate in Evaluation of Disability and Impairment rating- International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators – Chicago, Illinois 2010,2013,2016,2019- Good Clinical Practice Dr Sithembile Ngidi, MBchB, FC Rad ONC, Mmed, CEDIR,MBA Page 2 Investec Business Startup School Entrepreneurship. MBA in Healthcare Leadership – Stellenbosch University 2021