Experience

UN World Food Programme (WFP) Namibia

• Namibia
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Nutrition Programme Associate

  • Jun 2023 - Present



Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia

• Nutrition Project Officer

  • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

  - Developed a nutrition manual on various key aspects of nutrition for engaging and educating rural and urban communities all over Namibia through relevant government ministries, civil society organizations, and academic institutions. - Organized a nutrition training workshop (ToT) that brought together over 20 participants from different organizations (MAWLR, GIZ F4R, NOA, SOS, SDFN, DW, DAPP, NAN, ADRA, NUST Nutrition Graduates) in Windhoek. - Represented NAFSAN during workshops and exhibitions to share information on nutrition and food security, the alliance itself, and popularize the new Food and Nutrition Security Policy. - Developed a sugar project that made people aware of the amount of sugar that was present in their favorite drinks. - Developed a newsletter for the organization as a tool to share engaging content with its members and other relevant organizations. Show less



Windhoek Central Hospital

• Namibia

• Clinical Nutritionist

  • Sep 2021 - Oct 2021

  - Completed a full nutritional care process of each client that visited the nutrition department of the hospital. - Calculated the nutritional requirements of inpatients and outpatients and ensured that RDA was met for each individual. - Prepared therapeutic feeds i.e., F-100 and F-75, and ensured that malnourished patients received supplementary feeds. - Provided nutritional counselling, support, and advice to patients. - Worked with parents of disabled children to ensure that their nutritional needs are met. - Consistently monitored the preparation of therapeutic diets in the food service department and ensured that all patients received the right amount as stated on the menu. - Developed meal plans with thorough information regarding nutrients and recipes. Show less



Ongha Health Centre

• Public Health Nutritionist

  • Aug 2021 - Sep 2021

  - Ensured that all children and patients visiting the health facility patients were nutritionally assessed and treated according to the nutritional protocols and standards. - Evaluated the Nutrition Assessment, Counselling, and Support programme implemented at the health centre and made necessary recommendations. - Designed a proposal for funding. - Counselled over 30 pregnant and lactating mothers on exclusive breastfeeding. - Planned meals for individuals and households of Ongha village. - Educated over 50 adolescents on healthy eating habits and the importance of backyard gardening. Show less



Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia

• Nutrition Trainer

  • Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

  - Facilitated 5 nutrition workshops in Windhoek’s disadvantaged urban communities (Sonderwater, Otjomuise, Ongulumbashe, and Ombili). - Educated community members on the importance and long-term effects of nutrition on the human body and how to practically move towards and maintain a healthier more diverse diet. - Facilitated 5 nutrition workshops in Windhoek’s disadvantaged urban communities (Sonderwater, Otjomuise, Ongulumbashe, and Ombili). - Educated community members on the importance and long-term effects of nutrition on the human body and how to practically move towards and maintain a healthier more diverse diet.