Jonacia Chauke

Developed and Implemented Nutrition Programs:

• Created and delivered nutrition education materials and trainings for various age groups and specific health needs.
• Managed and oversee community-based nutrition initiatives, such as growth monitoring and supplementary feeding programs.
• Promoting and supporting breastfeeding practices and other infant and young child feeding practices.
• Addressed nutrition-related issues like malnutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and non-communicable diseases

Provided Nutrition Counseling and Support:

• Offered individual and group counseling to address specific dietary needs and health conditions.
• Provided support and education to families on healthy eating habits and food choices.
• Worked with individuals and families to develop personalized meal plans and dietary strategies.

Outreach and Advocacy:

• Promoted healthy lifestyles and nutritional well-being within the community.
• Conducted outreach activities to raise awareness about nutrition-related issues and resources.
• Advocated for policies and programs that support healthy eating and nutrition.

Resource Management:

• Managed and controlled stock of nutritional supplements, equipment, and materials.
• Ensured accurate record-keeping, data collection, and reporting on nutrition indicators.
• Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and programs.

Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Worked with other healthcare professionals, community organizations, and stakeholders to deliver integrated nutrition services.
• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings/ trainings and contributing to the development of comprehensive care plans.

• Worked in the pediatric wards (burns unit, oncology ward, NICU), adult wards (burns unit, oncology, medical, ICU, Surgery), kitchen (food service)

Responsible for:

• Determining patients nutritional needs and prescribing diets
• Screening for malnutrition
• Educating and counselling patients on their nutritional diagnosis
• Doing stock intake
• Attending to outpatients needs
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