Sarah Muitta Namusoke Magoola
Public Health Officer
Kampala
Summary
Results-driven Public Health Nutritionist with extensive experience in project management within health and nutrition care. Demonstrates strong leadership skills and integrity, consistently delivering impactful results. Proven ability to adapt in dynamic situations and excel under pressure, ensuring effective performance even while meeting tight deadlines. Dedicated to driving organizational success through innovative solutions and strategic initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Services Officer
Baylor Foundation Uganda
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated HIV epidemic control efforts funded by PEPFAR-CDC in Fort-Mubende region.
- Developed, implemented and monitored costed work plans for strategy enforcement in supported districts.
- Enhanced capacity building by providing technical support.
- Built and managed comprehensive nutrition database.
- Conducted research to enhance quality and address nutrition gaps.
- Ensure accurate documentation of nutrition best practices.
- Supported nutrition management in line with MOH guidelines, including education and counselling.
- Contributed technical insights during bid evaluation for nutrition-focused projects.
- Coordinated delivery of essential nutrition supplies and logistics to health facilities.
- Monitored client progress and outcomes.
Nutrition Coordinator
Mildmay Uganda
06.2017 - 09.2023
- Supported the Health Systems Strengthening effort to accelerate HIV epidemic control in Uganda.
- Spearheaded nutrition programming and management with focus on enhancing health outcomes for vulnerable groups.
- Enhanced health system components at both facility and community levels.
- Enhanced human resources through effective people management.
- Led efforts to identify and build capacity of healthcare staff and nutrition professionals.
- Delivered technical guidance through mentorships, on-job coaching, and exchange visits.
- Supported formulation and roll out of maternal, infant, young child, adolescent nutrition guidelines, advocacy and communication.
- Led development and monitoring of nutrition-focused budgets within donor and Health Ministry guidelines.
- Orchestrated partnerships with agencies, donors, ministries, CSOs, private sector entities and expert platforms for enhanced advocacy efforts.
- Conducted surveys and research to identify gaps in nutrition knowledge and practices.
- Spearheaded continuous quality improvement initiatives for nutrition and QMS.
- Played a role in formulating and evaluating nutrition management protocols for COVID-19 and Ebola under Uganda's Ministry of Health.
- Conducted an Infection Prevention Control (IPC) assessment jointly with the Ministry of Health team.
Nutrition Project Officer
Mild May Uganda
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Coordinated efforts to promote food and nutrition security within supported areas.
- Provided capacity building through technical support supervision for health workers, social workers, and VHTs.
- Oversaw nutrition logistics operations.
- Implemented detailed financial strategies for nutrition initiatives.
- Facilitated health and nutrition training sessions to enhance staff knowledge.
- Facilitated functionality of District Nutrition Coordination Committees (DNCCS).
- Implemented continuous improvement projects for enhanced quality.
Nutritionist- Part-time
International Hospital Kampala
07.2009 - 02.2015
- Handle patients with nutritional disorders, including chronic illnesses.
- Provided nutrition education focused on maternal and child health.
- Utilized various techniques like dietary evaluation, clinical analysis, body measurements and biochemical testing for nutrition assessment.
- Managed critical patients receiving enteral and parenteral nutrition, including those in ICU.
- Crafted customized dietary plans, and conducted food demonstrations.
- Monitored patient treatment plans regularly.
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health and Nutrition
Uganda Christian University
Kampala01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Kyambogo University
Kampala01.2009
Uganda Advance Certificate of Education (UACE) - Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Foods & Nutrition
Nabisunsa Girls Schools
Kampala01.2003
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) -
Nabisunsa Girls Secondary School
Kampala01.2001
Skills
- Project management
- Technical Assistance
- Budget management
- Capacity building
- Data management and analysis
- Logistics Management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Quality improvement
- Strategic Advocacy
Awards
- Certificate of Excellent performance in Ensuring Continuity of Health services during the Ebola Epidemic in Mubende, 12/01/22
- Certificate-Best Employee of the year -Mildmay Uganda, 01/01/17
References
- Dr. Catherine Senyimba, Director Programs, Mildmay Uganda, +256772896032, Catherine.senyimba@mildmay.or.ug
- Dr. Jane S. Nakawesi, Senior Technical Program Advisor, Capacity Building for Sustainable Project, Baylor College of Medicine, +256-782226406, jnakawesi@baylor-uganda.org, nakawesijane@gmail.com
- Kirungi Gloria Kasozi (PhD), Program Management Specialist - Gender-GBV, Health & HIV office, USAID, +256-782264292, gloriakirungi@gmail.com
Research And Presentations
- Improving Viral Load Suppression among children and adolescents through integration of OVC and Nutrition services in Uganda-A Case of 5 districts in Mubende Region, 03/01/22
- Overweight and Obesity in women of reproductive age in Mityana district, 12/01/20
- Women's contribution to household food security and the effect on U5 child nutritional status in Iganga district, 01/01/09
Country Experience
I have served in both urban and rural communities of Uganda specific to Health Systems Strengthening in the regions of Mubende, Masaka, Kampala, and Kayunga, thus having clear understanding of the cultural dynamics of these communities in Uganda and Africa as a whole.
Timeline
Nutrition Services Officer
Baylor Foundation Uganda
10.2024 - Current
Nutrition Coordinator
Mildmay Uganda
06.2017 - 09.2023
Nutrition Project Officer
Mild May Uganda
07.2015 - 05.2017
Nutritionist- Part-time
International Hospital Kampala
07.2009 - 02.2015
Master of Public Health - Public Health and Nutrition
Uganda Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Kyambogo University
Uganda Advance Certificate of Education (UACE) - Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Foods & Nutrition
Nabisunsa Girls Schools
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) -
Nabisunsa Girls Secondary School
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