Hlola EmpowerCare Initiative: Healthcare Entrepreneurship & Clinical Excellence Program

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About This Course

The Hlola EmpowerCare Initiative represents a transformative opportunity for early-career South African doctors to reshape their professional journey from traditional clinical practice to innovative healthcare entrepreneurship. This comprehensive 6-week program combines cutting-edge business training with advanced clinical skills development, specifically designed to empower young doctors to lead the future of primary healthcare delivery in South Africa.

Course Overview

This intensive program is structured into two parallel learning tracks that run concurrently over 3 weeks, providing participants with both the entrepreneurial mindset and clinical expertise needed to establish successful, technology-enabled healthcare practices.

What You’ll Gain Access To:

  • State-of-the-art Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) devices
  • MyPocketHealth virtual consultation platform
  • Comprehensive business development framework
  • Peer networking and partnership opportunities
  • Ongoing mentorship and support system

    Partnership & Funding

    This initiative represents a collaborative effort between:

    • Innovation Edge – Technology and innovation expertise
    • Reconstructed Living Labs NPC (RLabs) – Community development and empowerment
    • Innov8 Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd – Business development and growth strategies

    Funded by: National Pathway Management Network (NPMN) Innovation Fund, supported by the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) under the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) and administered by the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).

    Join the Future of Healthcare

    The Hlola EmpowerCare Initiative is more than a training program—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of healthcare leaders in South Africa. This is your opportunity to build something of your own while making a meaningful impact on primary healthcare delivery in your community.

    Ready to transform your career and lead the future of healthcare? Join us in reshaping South African healthcare, one entrepreneur at a time.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Program Benefits
  • Upon completion, participants will be equipped to:
  • 1. Operate as self-driven healthcare entrepreneurs
  • 2. Serve multiple clinic locations with flexibility and efficiency
  • 3. Utilize cutting-edge diagnostic technology (POCUS) in patient care
  • 4. Leverage virtual consultation platforms for expanded reach
  • 5. Build sustainable, profitable healthcare practices
  • 6. Lead innovation in South Africa's primary healthcare sector

Course Content

Business Training Track ((Week 1 of 3)
Week 1: Foundation & Strategic Planning Transform your mindset from traditional clinician to healthcare entrepreneur while developing your core business strategy. Learning Objectives: 1. Shift from clinical to entrepreneurial thinking 2. Identify and define your target patient demographics 3. Create a comprehensive value proposition 4. Develop a sustainable business model canvas Weekly Components: 1. Interactive webinars covering customer discovery, value proposition design, and business model development 2. Practical workshops on practice setup and operational planning 3. Growth strategy development sessions 4. Hands-on business canvas creation

  • Customer Discovery (GPs & Patients) – Understand your Customer
    02:02:31
  • Customer Discovery for Doctors
  • Value Proposition – Designing your Service Offering
    02:01:46
  • Business Model Canvas – Building a Sustainable Model
    02:18:03
  • Setting up Your Practice – Getting Operational
    01:47:21
  • Running your Practice/Business – Daily Operations
    03:52:54
  • Growing your Practice/Business – Strategies for Growth
    01:38:55

Business Training Track (Week 2 of 3)
Week 2: Business Operations & Financial Mastery Master the operational and financial aspects of running a healthcare business, including legal compliance and market positioning. Learning Objectives: 1. Understand healthcare business models and revenue streams 2. Master financial basics including cash flow management and pricing strategies 3. Navigate legal compliance requirements for healthcare entrepreneurs 4. Develop effective branding and market positioning strategies Weekly Components: 1. SME Tax Financial MasterClass 2. GoGP Business Model deep-dive 3. Platform registration and setup (MyPocketHealth) 4. Legal and regulatory compliance training

Business Training Track (Week 3 of 3)
Week 3: Partnership & Implementation Put theory into practice through peer collaboration and real-world patient and provider onboarding. Learning Objectives: 1. Establish strategic partnerships within your cohort 2. Successfully onboard local general practitioners to your network 3. Enroll patients onto the virtual care platform 4. Complete business registration and compliance requirements Weekly Components: 1. Cohort partnership matching and collaboration 2. GP onboarding practicum (target: 3 GPs per participant) 3. Patient enrollment activities (target: 10 patients per participant) 4. Telemedicine best practices session with Dr. Chanell Marthinussen

Clinical Training Track (Week 1 of 3): POCUS Fundamentals
Week 1: POCUS Fundamentals Build a strong foundation in Point-of-Care Ultrasound technology and its applications in musculoskeletal care. Learning Objectives: 1. Master fundamental POCUS principles and techniques 2. Develop proficiency in musculoskeletal and soft tissue imaging 3. Understand equipment operation and maintenance 4. Apply POCUS in primary care settings

Clinical Training Track (Week 2 of 3): Advanced Applications
Week 2: Advanced Applications Expand your clinical capabilities with abdominal and women's health POCUS applications. Learning Objectives: 1. Perform comprehensive abdominal ultrasound examinations 2. Utilize POCUS for women's health assessments 3. Integrate findings into clinical decision-making 4. Enhance patient care through immediate diagnostic capabilities

Clinical Training Track (Week 3 of 3)
Week 3:

In-person Training

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