Affiliations and Achievements:
1. Successfully supported stakeholder and community engagement in the integration of Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition services
with Primary Health Care (PHC) within the context of the District Health System (DHS).
2. Cooperated with National and Provincial Governments in the vertical and horizontal integration of healthcare programmes and managed
change and transformation, policy development, implementation and accreditation programs with successful attainment of set standards,
policies and procedures.
3. Collaborated with two leading Universities in the adaptation and implementation of evidence-based solutions and health policies for better
health outcomes.
4. Cooperated with four Universities to support community-based a Medical Undergraduate education and research programme and
conducted research projects on malnutrition and the UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BHFI) on 10 steps for successful
breastfeeding. Reference is hereby made to current global calls and consensus recommendations to integrate Nutrition Education into
Medical Undergraduate training curricula.
5. Implemented the World Health Organisation's (WHO) 10 steps for management of Severe Malnutrition, the National Integrated Nutrition
Programme (INP) and the UNICEF Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) 10 steps for successful breast feeding.
6. Contributed to Child Health Development through healthcare provider clinical training on Integrated Management of Childhood Illness
(IMCI) as a Clinical Instructor.
7. Participated in the successful implementation of Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Equity Project in partnership with government
and academia to develop and implement capacity building initiatives and health systems strengthening and policy integration frameworks.
8. Served in a District Health System as a District Hospital Manager in an institution with approximately 300 employees and participated in the
implementation of digital District Health Management Information Systems (DHMIS) which form the foundation of National Health
Systems. Supported role of modern technology and evidence-based solutions in driving Quality Improvement, informed data driven
decision making and better monitoring and evaluation of services in the communities and populations served. Contributed as a District
Health Management Team (DHMT) interview panellist and a District Hospital Board Ex-Officio member and resource person.
9. Annual delegate at World Health Expo (WHX) Conferences, formerly Africa Health, which connect participants, governments,
entrepreneurs and ideas on a global scale to explore cutting-edge healthcare solutions through exhibition of the latest products and
services that are showcased and are revolutionising the healthcare industry.
A passionate advocate for the role of Health and Wellness and Nutrition interventions in combating Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
and mitigating associated health risks.
Experienced and equipped to work in projects and programs that are affiliated with Global and Regional Health Organisations e.g. The World Health Organisation (WHO), The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Nutrition International, The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), GOAL, Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, African Union (AU) Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition Directorate and Research Fellowship in Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition in University Departments.
Location: Remote, Hybrid, On-site, Regional and Global.