Driven Nutrition and Dietetics Professional with broad experience in program development, medical nutrition therapy, health and wellness counseling, and patient education. Highly skilled in designing individualized plans to help clients achieve nutrition goals, manage chronic diseases, and enhance personal wellness. Results-focused Managing Director adept at creating strategic partnerships with organizational leaders to effectively align with and support vital business initiatives. Excels at building and retaining high-performing teams by hiring and training skilled professionals. Driven to manage costs and establish beneficial alliances in eco-inclusive entrepreneurship.
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Lusekelo Mwandosya
Lilongwe
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
GREME
Managing Director
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Developed a proposal and won a grant amounting to $8,499.52
- Analyzed performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement strategic changes
- Reported to the board, providing market insights and strategic advice
- Generated large-scale new business efforts to sell services and drive growth
- Oversaw the company's business operations, financial performance, and investments
- Developed presentations, client letters, and content for mass mailing programs
- Used detailed and prudent fund allocation to manage expenses for business programs and activities
- Created business development models to establish market penetration efforts
- Monitored inventory levels to prevent stockouts while minimizing excess inventory costs
Kamuzu Central Hospital
Clinical Dietitian Intern
01.2023 - 10.2024
Job overview
- Developed, revised, and individualized nutrition care plan for approximately 30 patients derived from information from patients, medical records, family, and health care team members
- Created recipes and menus for specific nutritional needs
- Managed inventory of nutritional supplements and educational materials in clinical setting
- Inspired individuals to improve their quality of life through diet optimization
- Supported individuals with weight management goals through tailored nutritional counseling
- Created meal plans that accommodated food allergies, sensitivities, and preferences
- Documented client consultations, including assessments, plans, and progress notes
- Utilized technology tools for meal planning, nutrient analysis, and client communication
- Conducted community outreach programs to promote public health nutrition awareness
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with chronic diseases
- Developed individualized nutrition plans for clients based on health goals and dietary needs
- Monitored client progress and adjusted nutritional plans as needed
- Implemented strategies to improve patient adherence to dietary recommendations
- Researched latest trends in nutrition science to provide evidence-based advice
- Promoted sustainable eating practices and benefits of locally sourced foods
- Analyzed nutritional content of recipes and made recommendations for healthier alternatives
- Conducted dietary assessments to identify specific nutritional requirements
- Evaluated effectiveness of dietary interventions on client health outcomes
- Educated clients on healthy eating habits, portion control, and importance of balanced diets
- Utilized assessment and evaluation techniques, considering varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns
- Participated in facility-wide and departmental quality assurance programs
- Conducted patient nutrition assessment on lower acuity patients
- Leveraged evidenced-based nutrition practice guidelines and whole health principles to develop shared goals with patients and formulate plan of care focused on etiology of nutrition problems
Northwest University
Critical Care Dietitian intern
02.2024 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Recommended Enteral and parenteral feeds for critically ill patients
- Developed nutrition plans addressing individual patient diabetes and other Non-communicable diseases.
- Counseled individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
- Completed 35 detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history, medical conditions, and energy requirements.
- Provided medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups with chronic illnesses.
MBA Project
Research Assistant
11.2021 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Assisted in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis and provided feedback on collection progress
- Obtained informed consent forms from participants per organizational policies
- Presented findings at team meetings, offering insights and recommendations based on data analysis
- Employed geospatial technology to devise grid systems and identify optimal sampling sites
- Conducted 70 interviews of study participants, employing best practices for qualitative data collection
- Participated in fieldwork, collecting data under various conditions
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing research outcomes and implications
- Maintained detailed documentation of research results
- Aided in generating meeting agendas and recording meeting minutes for accurate documentation
LUANAR
Nutrition Educator
01.2018 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Provided almost 10 nutrition education sessions in Lilongwe Mkwinda EPA
- Facilitated home gardening demonstrations in Mkwinda EPA
- Provided lessons and demonstrations on food selection, processing, and preservation
- Wrote 5 success stories of LANDS interventions in communities
- Designed lesson plans on organic agriculture
National Statistical Office
Temporary Enumerator
08.2018 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Participated in training sessions to improve interviewing techniques and data collection methods
- Used interpersonal skills to build rapport with respondents quickly, facilitating open conversation
- Entered collected data for about 80 households accurately into computer systems for analysis
- Followed strict guidelines and protocols to ensure quality and consistency in data collection
- Adhered to ethical research standards throughout all stages of the interview process
- Scheduled appointments with participants for interviews at convenient times
- Explained census objectives and procedures to participants to encourage participation
- Knocked on doors in assigned neighborhoods to promote participation in the census
- Interviewed residents in assigned areas to explain the census, answer questions, and record data with Tablet
Education
Lilongwe University of Agriculture And Natural ResourcesLilongwe
Post-Grad Dip from Clinical Dietetics
11.2024
University Overview
Lilongwe University of Agriculture And Natural ResourcesLilongwe
Bachelor's Degree from Nutrition and Food Science
08.2021
University Overview
GPA: Awarded credit degree
Skills
- Team building Expert
- Grant Proposal Writing Expert
- Nutritional Counseling Advanced
- Communication Expert
- Time Management Abilities Expert
- Project Management Expert
- Business Development Expert
- Data Analysis Advanced
- Needs Assessment Expert
- Nutrition Assessment Expert
- Performance evaluation Expert
Certification
- GCP-Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research, CITI Program
- Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI Program
- Diabetes Educator, International Diabetes Federation
- Teamwork and Leadership, Watsan
Languages
Tumbuka
Chichewa
English
Personal Information
Personal Information
Title: Mr
Timeline
Critical Care Dietitian intern
Northwest University
02.2024 - 03.2024
Clinical Dietitian Intern
Kamuzu Central Hospital
01.2023 - 10.2024
Research Assistant
MBA Project
11.2021 - 10.2022
Managing Director
GREME
06.2021 - Current
Temporary Enumerator
National Statistical Office
08.2018 - 09.2018
Nutrition Educator
LUANAR
01.2018 - 07.2021
Lilongwe University of Agriculture And Natural Resources
Post-Grad Dip from Clinical Dietetics
Lilongwe University of Agriculture And Natural Resources
Bachelor's Degree from Nutrition and Food Science
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