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Peace Wanyenze

Peace Wanyenze

Nutritionist
Kampala

Summary

Driven by a passion for community health, I excelled as a Nutrition Officer at Action Against Hunger USA, where I significantly contributed to reducing malnutrition rates and enhancing health education. My expertise in nutrition assessment and strong leadership skills enabled me to develop impactful programs and foster meaningful partnerships.

Experienced Nutritionist with three(3) years of experience helping communities and hospital patients fight against malnutrition through effective nutrition Education, Nutrition awareness campaigns and use of therapeutic foods. Successfully educated communities, families and patients, planned menus that make balanced meals using the locally available food in the community through food demonstrations and completed nutrition assessments. Strong communicator with outstanding active listening skills.

Goal-oriented Nutritionist that delivers guidance on foods to be consumed for good health. Creates nutritional plans for clients of all ages, including children, expecting mothers and older individuals. Committed to driving client satisfaction and maintaining client relationships through professionalism.

Personable and dedicated, equipped with in-depth understanding of nutritional science and public health principles, along with strong communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of dietary guidelines and health promotion strategies combined with ability to analyze and create nutrition plans. Committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and impacting community health positively.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Nutrition Officer

Action Against Hunger Usa
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Ensured complete and effective referrals for identified malnourished children under 5 years and pregnant and lactating women.
  • Supported health workers at selected health facilities to manage and refer acute malnutrition among children under five years and pregnant and lactating mothers according to Minister of Health Uganda IMAM guidelines.
  • Provided Technical Support in delivery of Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme and MCHN at different Health Facilities in line with Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Guidelines (IMAM) of Uganda.
  • Participated in Periodic Mass screening by mobilizing and organizing Mass Screening in collaboration with other stakeholder and actors to assess for GAM rates in the community.
  • Participated in sensitization sessions on nutrition and health education with key essential nutrition actions, IYCF, and prevention of hygiene-related diseases in refugee settlements and host communities
  • Developed and disseminated comprehensive IEC and training on IMAM and MIYCAN to ensure capacity building among Health workers, VHTs and CGVs as well as to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality nutrition services across the organization.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations through meticulous inspection of food preparation areas and storage facilities.
  • Provided expert consultation to management teams for the development of new food service offerings that cater to specific nutrition needs of our clients.
  • Managed inventory, procurement, and distribution of nutritional supplements for a large healthcare facility, optimizing budget allocation.
  • Ensured Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) through Caregroups, Modular trainings among others.
  • Supported the collection and handling of data related to nutrition screening, client follow-up, and NFIs in accordance with the MOH guidelines and HMIS tools
  • Supported and ensured the functionality of the IYCF corners within facilities and in the community by ensuring that the CGVs are availed with the necessary tools for service delivery and are closely monitored and supervised so that the clients are well supported.
  • Ensured that health facilities and VHTs are supported with equipment, reporting tools, and other logistical tools necessary for screening, management, and referral of malnutrition among the targeted beneficiaries.
  • Conducted BFHI activities through facilitating on-job mentorship of Health workers, establishment of a BFHI work improvement committee thus leading to the Health facility being approved by ministry of Health as Baby-friendly.
  • Compiled nutrition updates and reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, such as project progress, success stories, learning documents, and case studies.
  • Conducted school MIYCAN to support the adolescent girls and boys in nutrition and health related needs.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of client progress, adjusting nutrition plans as needed to achieve optimal results.
  • Employed evidence-based practices when formulating nutritional recommendations, staying current on emerging research trends in the field of nutrition science.

Nutrition Volunteer

Action Against Hunger Usa
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed culturally-sensitive materials, ensuring all community members felt included in nutritional education efforts.
  • Established demonstrative gardens both at the health facilities and communities to ensure that clients adapt the habit to improve their family diets and boost their income through the sale of some of the produce.
  • Ensured complete and effective referrals for identified malnourished children under 5 years and pregnant and lactating women.
  • Provided Technical Support in delivery of Targeted Supplementary Feeding Programme and MCHN at different Health Facilities in line with Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Guidelines (IMAM) of Uganda.
  • Strengthened partnerships with local organizations to expand access to nutritious foods for low-income families.
  • Empowered parents to make informed food choices for their children by providing guidance on age-appropriate nutrition requirements.
  • Participated in the periodic Weight for Height nutrition screening to assess for GAM in the community.
  • Supported the collection and handling of data related to nutrition screening, client follow-up, and NFIs in accordance with the MOH guidelines and HMIS tools
  • Supported health workers at selected health facilities to manage and refer acute malnutrition among children under five years and pregnant and lactating mothers according to Minister of Health Uganda IMAM guidelines.
  • Participated in sensitization sessions on nutrition and health education with key essential nutrition actions, IYCF, and prevention of hygiene-related diseases in refugee settlements and host communities.
  • Compiled draft nutrition updates and reports on a weekly and monthly basis, such as project progress, success stories, learning documents, and case studies.
  • Reduced malnutrition rates in the community through targeted interventions and ongoing support.
  • Elevated nutritional knowledge among community members by leading interactive workshops such as community dialogues on various topics such as seeking antenatal and postnatal care at the health facility, encouraging exclusive breastfeeding for infants below six(6) months, encouraging backyard/kitchen gardening for improving family diets, conducting food demonstration mong others.
  • Assessed nutrition needs to determine best intervention and care for our clients.

Nutrition Intern

Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2022
  • Facilitated group sessions on various nutrition topics, fostering a supportive environment for learning and growth.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized support and guidance through dietary changes.
  • Participated in community outreach programs to promote healthy eating habits and disease prevention strategies.
  • Leveraged knowledge of various dietary restrictions to create inclusive meal plans, accommodating the unique needs of each client served.
  • Assessed the nutritional status of several patients from different wards of the hospital and while giving nutritional counseling and for those with severe acute malnutrition or moderate acute malnutrition, F-75, F-100 and RUTF were given respectively.
  • Actively participated in the preparation of therapeutic feeds such as F-75, F-100, SDTM, locally made therapeutic feeds using fresh milk, sugar and oil. Also demonstrated to the caretakers how to prepare kitobero which a highly nutritious food especially for the children.
  • Fully participated in carrying out case studies and monitoring the clients’ progress.
  • Trained several HIV and TB patients per week on feeding habits in relation to positive thinking and exercise to boost their immunity alongside the antiretroviral treatment (ARVs).
  • Stayed up-to-date with current trends in nutrition science by attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food Science And Nutrition

Islamic University in Uganda, Mbale, Uganda
04.2001 -
  • [First class( honours)], [Islamic University in Uganda], 2022 - 4.65 GPA
  • [Nutrition Intern], [Mbale Regional Referral], [2021]
  • [Food processing Technology Intern], [Uganda Industrial Research Institute], [2019]
  • [Nutrition Volunteer], [Action Against Hunger], [2022]

Skills

Hardworking with good communication skills and leadership skills

Accomplishments

    I ensured to strengthen nutrition sensitive approaches through establishment and maintenance of a demonstration garden at the heath facility that has been acting as a learning site to more than 100 clients that were supported to replicate at their homes to prevent malnutrition in a period of 12 months.

    Supported Padrombo Seed Secondary school in Koboko to establish 1(one) nutrition club and ensured that key messages are passed monthly, and IEC materials were provided to enhance learning.

    Facilitated and or supervised 5(five) care group sessions/ meetings and ensured that they are operating as per the SOPs.

    Identified 2(two) Adolescent mother champions that have acted as change agents in enhancing social behavioral change in the community

    Developed and consistently updated the SFP client database monthly.

    Ensured complete and effective linkage of 47 Clients to FSL/Resilience, WASH and other established support systems and sectors in a period of 12 months.

    Participated and Facilitated 24 integrated community outreaches and 4 Child Health days plus in a period of 12 months.

    Participated and or supervised at least 4(four) GFD sensitization sessions on a quarterly basis.

    Attended 11 monthly data review meetings at the health facility to ensure that nutrition data is well captured and correctly reflected in the DHIS system.

    Ensured the Functionality of the MIYCF corner, and conduct at-least 240 IYCF counseling sessions, including identifying and following up at-least 60 Clients with specific MIYCF challenges within a year.

    Ensured to reach at-least 75% cure rate of SAM/MAM caseloads within the supported health facility with in one year.

Hobbies

  • Drawing,Writing and Reading
  • Cooking and baking
  • Traveling and watching documentaries
  • Listening to music

Additional Information

Ms. Atyang Eunice Patience

Deputy Program Manager, Action Against Hunger

Phone: +256755909490


Mr. Ssebyatika Walid

Nutrition Officer,Action Against Hunger

Phone:+256753972122


Dr. Athieno Justine

Senior Nutritionist,Mbale Regional Referral Hospital(MRRH)

Phone: +256 787315288


Mr. Matsiko Mark

Senior Trainee Supervisor,Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI)

Phone: +256 701990880


Timeline

Nutrition Officer - Action Against Hunger Usa
03.2023 - 12.2024
Nutrition Volunteer - Action Against Hunger Usa
08.2022 - 12.2022
Nutrition Intern - Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2022
Islamic University in Uganda - Bachelor of Science, Food Science And Nutrition
04.2001 -

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