Dr Gaofetoge Lenetha is a Senior Lecturer, Academic Advisor and Acting Head at the Division of Student Learning and Development in the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Free State. She holds a PhD in Environmental Health from the Central University of Technology and has a decade of lecturing experience. At the faculty level, she facilitates the development of transferable lifelong learning skills and graduate attributes and is actively involved in student learning, development, and support. As the MSSM Research Supervisor for MBChB Phase II students in Family Medicine, she guides medical students in research methodology and ethics, fosters collaborative learning, and serves as the Primary Supervisor for Master's and PhD candidates. She has completed a post-doctoral fellowship and a researcher fellowship, published articles in accredited journals, and supervised Master's and PhD students to completion. She is also the designated Alternate Acting Head of Division, ensuring administrative tasks are executed efficiently and effectively. She participated in the 12th International Conference on Public Health in Bali, Indonesia, and the 12th International Conference on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education at the Central University of Technology. As a fellow of the Emerging Scholars Programme (ESAP) and an active member of ELETSA and the SAAHE Council, she continues to advance her expertise nationally and internationally.
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Office of the Dean
Selected for Best Scholar Award I 11 November 2025
Medical Lab Scientist Awards
Her consistent publication record and commitment to quality research output demonstrate both productivity and impact within the scientific community. Overall, Dr Lenetha, Gaofetoge G. exemplifies the qualities of an early-career researcher dedicated to advancing her field through rigorous investigation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the pursuit of innovation, marking her as a respected and evolving voice in contemporary scientific research.
Senior Lecturer and Academic Advisor
University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
01 Sep 2023 - present