Hi, I’m
Mamaregane-Ramapulana DV
Chief Dietitian
Mokopane,Limpopo
Summary
A registered Dietician with the HPCSA since 2001, with work experience in the field of clinical nutrition , public health nutrition and effective food service management capabilities for 25years.
Passionate about student training and imparting knowledge to others and have been training students from different universities since 2005, willing to work under pressure and a hard worker.
Professional dietitian prepared to lead nutrition programs with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability, reliability, and effective communication skills. Proven track record of developing and implementing nutrition strategies that improve patient outcomes.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Department of Health- Voortrekker HospitalMokopane
Chief Dietitian
10.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Manage the dietetic services within the hospital.
- Provide technical nutrition expertise to schools in the Mogalakwena municipality Mahwelereng local area
- Provide dietetic services to the community at early development centres (Crèches) and the clinics including mobile clinics in Mogalakwena Municipality Mahwelereng local area
- Manage the dietetics budget and operational plans.
- Manage and supervise Food Service Unit.
- Supervision and training of students from the University of Limpopo, SMU, and the University of Pretoria in therapeutic nutrition and food service blocks in their third and fourth levels.
- Collaborate with community stakeholders on nutrition issues i.e. Promotion of healthy lifestyle with the elderly groups in the community.
- Training other health workers on different aspects of nutrition i.e. Lactation management, growth monitoring and promotion.
Department of Health-Voortrekker HospitalMokopane
Dietitian
03.2001 - 09.2005
Job overview
- As the first dietitian in this hospital, managed the food service unit.
- Trained the food service staff on the food service standards.
- Developed menus and analyzed nutrient content of recipes or menus.
- Inserviced the doctors and nurses on what the role of a dietitian in patient care was and which conditions to refer..
- Developed and implemented protocols for patients with different conditions.
- Conducted health promotion and health campaigns on different topics in the community i.e.clinics , schoolsand ECDs.
- Trained staff on lactation management to make the hospitals in our district Mother and Baby-friendly.
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition for managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
- Collaborated with other dietitians in the district to develop and improve dietetics services.
Education
University of VendaLimpopo Province, Vhembe District
Master of Science from Public Nutrition
04.2001
University of Limpopo ( Then The North) Capricorn District, Limpopo Province, SouthAfrica
Bachelor of Science from Human Nutrition
04.2001
Phiri -Kolobe High SchoolLimpopo Province , Capricorn District
High School Diploma
04.2001
Skills
Have skills in the following:
Training and facilitation
Clinical nutrition therapy of different medical conditions
Food service management and administration
Nutrition counseling
Health promotion as a preventative tool of diseases
Student supervision
Student assessment skills oral and written assessments
Very analytic with great interpersonal skills
Leadership and team management
Adaptable and hard working
Willing to work under pressure
Research methodologies knowledge
Affiliations
- Registered with HPCSA and current proof of registration attached.
- Deputy chairperson of the supply chain bid committee.
- Co-ordinator of dietetics services in Mahwelereng local area.
- A member of the drug and therapeutics committee in the hospital.
Additional Information
- Trained by Centre for Academic Excellence in Student Assessments in 2025.
- Trained as a trainer of lactation management
- Participated in the assessment of Voortrekker hospital and Mokopane hospital for accreditation for NHI.
- Computer literacy training in Microsoft Excel,Powerpoint and Word.
- Able to drive
Timeline
Chief Dietitian
Department of Health- Voortrekker Hospital
10.2005 - Current
University of Venda
Master of Science from Public Nutrition
04.2001
University of Limpopo ( Then The North)
Bachelor of Science from Human Nutrition
04.2001
Phiri -Kolobe High School
High School Diploma
04.2001
Dietitian
Department of Health-Voortrekker Hospital
03.2001 - 09.2005