Nutrition and Health
Esther Phethinkosi Ngwenya
Nutritionist
BULAWAYO
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Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Language
Work History
Research Enumerator
University of Zimbabwe
Harare
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Collect and record research data through photo taking
- Ensure accuracy and reliability of collected data.
- Conduct thorough literature reviews to gather relevant information and background for packaged foods in Zimbabwe. Summarize findings and identify gaps in the existing research.
- Assist in analyzing research data . Collaborate with senior researchers in interpreting results and coding of products reviewed
- Maintain organized and up-to-date records of research activities, procedures, and outcomes. Contribute to the preparation of research reports and presentations.
- Collaborate with other team members, including principal investigators, other research assistants, and external partners, to ensure smooth progress of the project.
- Attend weekly update meetings and trainings to stay updated on relevant developments in the field and improve research skills through training and learning opportunities.
- Adhere to ethical guidelines and research protocols, ensuring the protection of the supermarket integrity and the coherence of research outcomes.
Ward Nutrition Coordinator
Ministry of Health and Child Care
Bindura
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Implementation of Care Group approach at Health Facility and ward level
- Support and monitor distribution of Nutrition commodities (MNPs, VAS, USI test kits, RUTF, RUSF) in the assigned villages
- Monitor Community IYCF counselling by village health workers, Care Group meetings and Psychosocial support groups
- Conduct practical cooking demonstrations for complementary foods with mother and caregivers of children under the age of two years
- Support community screening, referral, and follow-up of children with acute malnutrition
- Coordinate monthly multi-sectoral Ward Food and Nutrition Security Committee meetings
- Support development, implementation, and follow-up of multi-sectoral ward micro-plans
- Coordinate citizen engagement on implementation of ward level micro plans
- Conduct nutrition education and counselling to mothers and care givers at every opportunity, that is ANC/PNC visits, local child health days, IMAM and community growth monitoring and promotion activities
- Promote early booking, Iron and Folic Acid supplementation among pregnant women
- Participate in health facility staff meetings and district nutrition coordination and updates on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
- Initiate and maintain nutrition gardens within the community
- Conduct monthly review meetings with programme stake holders
- Nutrition counselling and dietary management for clients with chronic illnesses
- Attending Expanded Programme on Immunization in the catchment area
- Referred patients to appropriate outpatient settings for additional diet education and support.
- Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
Volunteer Intern
MoHCC Harare Head Office
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Participated in the KAP Survey
- Compilation of minutes for meetings attended
- Involved in the organising and celebration of World Breastfeeding Week
- Attending of sensory evaluation exercise at Parirenyatwa Hospital for a new cereal product
- Data capturer during the Smart survey
INTERN
STATION: MoHCC Bindura District Office
07.2016 - 08.2017
- District Nutritionist, Compiling monthly and quarterly district nutrition reports
- Conducted surveys to monitor nutrition indicators, nutrition status and livelihoods of communities that is the Smart Survey and ZimVac
- Facilitate training of VHWs, EHTs and other health personnel on Nutrition programmes
- Coordinate monthly District Food and Nutrition Security Committee meetings as the secretariat of the committee
- Monthly growth monitoring and promotion, nutrition education and counselling at EPI points
- Monthly and quarterly district nutrition report writing
- Facilitate training of health personnel on nutrition programmes such Integrated management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM )and IYCF
- Nutrition surveillance; that is data collection for SMART survey, ZimVac
- Follow up on availability of nutrition commodities (RUSF, RUTF, Vitamin A, MNPs, IFA tablets) at health facilities in the district
- Provided support and supervision at health facilities to ensure provision of quality nutrition services at field level
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Science
09.2014 - 06.2018
Qualified with a second upper class division
- Professional development completed in Infant and Young Child feeding, Healthy Harvest, Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition, Care group Model Approach
High School Diploma -
02.2012 - 11.2013
Three Passes in Biology, chemistry and Mathematics
Skills
Recordkeeping
Interests
Improvement of population health status through food
Since food is such an integral part of people's lives, research can be done that shows which foods can be used as medicines and preventative measures to improve health status and longevity which is so seriously sort after in the current generation.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Research Enumerator - University of Zimbabwe
03.2023 - 06.2023
Volunteer Intern - MoHCC Harare Head Office
09.2018 - 10.2018
Ward Nutrition Coordinator - Ministry of Health and Child Care
01.2018 - 12.2020
INTERN - STATION: MoHCC Bindura District Office
07.2016 - 08.2017
University of Zimbabwe - Bachelor of Science, Nutrition Science
09.2014 - 06.2018
St Columba’s High School - High School Diploma,
02.2012 - 11.2013
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