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The team

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Executive

Team Members

Operations Manager

Yvonne Marimo

Yvonne has over 20 years of experience working in Public Health and Social Care sectors. Previously she worked for NHS Primary Care Trusts, where she managed public health projects in Harrow, Hillingdon and Greenwich Primary Care Trusts. 

  • She has extensive background in the Social Care sector, having previously worked as a CQC Registered Manager, CQC Nominated Individual, Residential Social Worker, Senior Support Worker, Care Worker and Health Care Assistant.
  • Yvonne has experience of working with clients experiencing physical, mental and emotional disabilities. She has worked with a variety of clients including the elderly, those with drug and alcohol dependency as well as looking after End of Life clients.
  • Yvonne has strong skills in Leadership, Management, Business Development, Budgeting and Project Management.
  • At Umuzi Yvonne is responsible for the day to day running of the organisation. This includes Safeguarding, Regulatory Compliance, Risk and Hazard Management, Medication Management, Business Development, Staff Recruitment, Training and Retention as well as staff Supervision, Coaching and Mentoring.
Finance Manager

Petter Harreschou

Petter is an Economist by profession. He studied Economics at the University of Manchester. He has extensive experience of running successful businesses in Scotland, England, Norway and France.

  • At Umuzi Petter is responsible for overseeing the financial health of our organisation.
  • He helps to ensure Umuzi’s continued viability and also that the company meet its regulatory and financial compliance duties as required by law.
  • As the Finance Manager, Petter also supervises the company’s important functions such as monitoring cash flow, utilisation of funds and producing accurate financial information so that we are able to deliver services in a timely manner and with the financial resources that is needed.
It Consultant

Jonathan Marimo

In a rapidly changing work environment where most operations are now increasingly delivered through online technologies, Umuzi are grateful to call on the expert services of Jonathan Marimo.

  • Jonathan is an IT Engineer and Consultant.
  • At Umuzi Jonathan’s role is to ensure that our organisation makes sound technology purchases and also resolve any technology challenges that we may be facing pertaining to data protection for client’s and staff. 
  • He is responsible for ensuring that all our equipment is operated in a safe and secure manner. That client and staff records are stored safely and can only be accessed according the organisation’s policies and procedures.
  • Jonathan has been instrumental in making recommendations such as suggesting appropriate hardware, software and systems.
Clinical Service Manager

Dorcas Marimo RGN

Dorcas Marimo is an award-winning Registered Nurse with over 25 years’ experience of working in the NHS (National Health Service).

  • At Umuzi Dorcas is the Clinical Lead Person, responsible for managing all aspects of client’s health issues and supporting our Healthcare Staff with hands on training, coaching and mentoring on how to care for clients with various health matters.
  • As well as bringing her clinical expertise to the organisation, Dorcas is also responsible for ensuring that client Care Plans or Support Plans are regularly reviewed and updated.
  • With her background of working in the NHS and in private practice, Dorcas is also able to recommend hospital referrals for clients should the need arise.
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Nombulelo Mazibuko-Marimo

Nombulelo Marimo has worked in education as school teacher and social care as a live-in-care professional.

  • Nombulelo (Nomm) is the Team Leader at Umuzi.
  • Nombulelo (Nomm) is responsible for the training of Health Care Assistants, as well as the on boarding and staff allocation of shifts.
  • With her background of working in education, and her hands-on experience, she is able to instruct and demonstrate to the team exactly what to do.