Pamela Naidoo

Professor Pamela Naidoo is a Registered Clinical Psychologist (MA, Clin Psych) and holds a Master’s in Public Health, as well as a Doctorate in Philosophy (Behavioural Medicine). Professor Naidoo is a public health specialist with 29 years’ experience in the health sector across non-communicable and communicable diseases.

Previously the Research Director of the Psycho-social Well-Being and Behavioural Interventions programme at the South African Human Sciences Research Council, she also holds an Extraordinary Professorship in the Faculty of Community and Health Sciences at the University of the Western Cape and is Associate Professor Extraordinaire in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University. In addition, Professor Naidoo is a National Research Foundation (NRF) rated researcher.

Education

• Master of Public Health (MPH) University of Cape Town (2003 — 2006)
• Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) University of Natal (now University of KZN) (1998 — 2002)
• Master of Arts (MA) University of Durban-Westville (now University of KZN) (1985 — 1986)

Companies

• Honorary Professor University of Cape Town (2019)
• Board Member WORLD STROKE ORGANIZATION (2018)
• President African Heart Network (2018)
• Associate Professor Extraordinaire Stellenbosch University (2016)
• CEO Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa (2016)
• Extraordinary Professor University of the Western Cape (2001)
• Research Director Human Sciences Research Council (2010 — 2016)