Experience

TB Proof
• South Africa
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Project Manager

  • Jul 2023 - Present


Candy Jacobs Dietetics

• South Africa

• Small Business Owner

  • Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

  As a diligent professional, I successfully fulfil a range of responsibilities in my current role that includes: Provision of medical nutrition therapy and personalized nutrition care to meet the specific needs of patients. Development of educational materials and tools aimed at empowering patients and promoting their nutritional well-being. Proficiently managing social media platforms and designing engaging content to disseminate nutrition-related information and promote healthy lifestyles. Skilfully creating and maintaining user-friendly websites, optimizing user experience, and ensuring seamless navigation. Active participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide holistic care and optimize patient outcomes. These responsibilities collectively demonstrate my expertise in clinical nutrition, patient education, social media management, website design, and administrative duties. Show less



Department of Health North West

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Acting Allied Coordinator

  • Feb 2021 - Sep 2022

  As a diligent professional, I successfully fulfilled a range of responsibilities in my previous role. This included:Demonstrating exceptional managerial skills by overseeing nine health disciplines, and providing effective supervision, training, and development opportunities.Successfully managed financial aspects, including budgeting, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring optimal resource allocation for maximum efficiency.Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and improving service delivery to enhance patient outcomes. Leading the coordination of outreaches and health awareness campaigns, effectively promoting community engagement and raising awareness of important health issues. Proficiently handling various human resource management activities including requisitioning personnel, conducting performance reviews, implementing disciplinary actions, and leave management.These experiences highlight my ability to effectively manage multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with stakeholders, coordinate outreach initiatives, facilitate training and development, verbal and written communication skills and ability to handle finance and human resource functions. Show less

• Chief Dietitian

  • May 2019 - Jan 2021

  In my previous role, I demonstrated my abilities in various areas, contributing to the success of the Dietetic Department. This included:Supervising and Mentoring junior Dietitians, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care.Budgeting and Financing activities, including sourcing funds, budgeting and forecasting, requisitioning and stock management.Implementing and monitoring multiple health programs, actively contributing to the improvement of community health outcomes. Coordinating quality improvement projects to enhance program effectiveness.Developing Standard Operations Procedures and policies to ensure efficiency and compliance with regulatory guidelines.Providing training and supervision to the Foodservice unit, ensuring adherence to food safety standards, menu planning, and quality control. Strengthening the team's skills and ensuring consistent delivery of nutritionally balanced meals.Building and nurturing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and synergy to improve infant and child health outcomes.These experiences highlight my expertise in leadership, financial management, program implementation, policy development, training, and stakeholder engagement Show less

• Registered Dietitian

  • Feb 2016 - May 2019

  In my previous role, I undertook the following responsibilities:Provided nutrition therapy and advocacy for diverse medical conditions, ensuring optimal patient care and support.Conducted comprehensive training programs for healthcare staff, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver high-quality nutrition services.Planned, organized, and executed health events and campaigns, aiming to raise awareness and promote positive health outcomes within the community.



Connie Vorster Memorial Hospital

• Dietitian

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Community Service Community Service