Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Interests
Accomplishments
Timeline

Malebogo Osupile

Francistown

Summary

Experienced and dedicated registered Nutritionist with over 10 years of experience in implementation of nutrition programs such as micro-nutrient supplementation, integrated management of acute malnutrition, a trainer of trainee for various programs. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to problem solving and commitment to continuous improvement. Acquired experience overtime in technical assistance to emerging businesses venturing into food and water processing by providing guidelines and assistance to food labelling processes.

Innovative and experienced Nutritionist with 11 years of expertise in conducting nutrition assessments and evaluating lifestyle factors. Research and gather information on clients' physical fitness, stress levels, medical diagnoses and medication usage. Offer effective specific diet and lifestyle changes appropriate for each individual to maximize transformations and positive outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nutritionist I

Francistown City Council
08.2014 - Current
  • Oversees implementation of programs such as micronutrient supplementation for children 6-59 months, Vulnerable group feeding program for all vulnerable groups e.t.c.
  • Compiles and analysis monthly and quarterly reports to several committees and departments such as District Disaster Management Committee, District health planning committee and Ministry of Health-Nutrition and food control division
  • Assist in procurement of food commodities for direct feeding program in the District.
  • Conducted over 50 trainings and trained more than 500 individuals on various food and nutrition programs over the years.
  • Provide nutrition assessment during wellness activities for cooperate organisations and communities, reaching a wide range of people.
  • Conduct outpatient medical nutrition consults for general populations and provide linkages for further interventions where necessary.
  • Facilitates procurement and distribution of nutritional supplements including Ready-to-use Therapeutic foods (RUTF) for eligible children in the District.
  • Implementation of special programs such as Measles, Vitamin A supplementation and de-worming campaigns periodically.
  • Provides technical assistance and referrals on food labelling and safety standards to more than 50 individuals and businesses venturing into food processing.
  • Assists several health facilities with setting up and maintaining child welfare clinics according to set standards.
  • Conduct periodical needs assessment in communities and oversees implementation of outpatient programs in clinics in the District.
  • Part of the District under five mortality audit committee.
  • Preceptor for more than 30 Nutrition and Dietetics students from different institutions in the country.
  • Contributes to the budgetary needs of the department. Managing three nutrition votes which facilitates implementation of all nutrition programs in the District.

Poverty Eradication Program Officer

Francistown Council
05.2013 - 07.2014
  • Key activities included assessment of beneficiaries for the Program
  • Roll out of the program to the identified beneficiaries, facilitation of empowerment activities for the beneficiaries to help sustain their projects.
  • Facilitated trainings of enrolled beneficiaries to harness their skills.
  • Conducted monitoring and evaluation of the program.

Research Assistant

Motlabaseyo Integrated Management Services (MIMS)
02.2011 - 11.2012
  • Undertaking research activities such as data collection for projects seconded to MIMS by various Ministries such as the then Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources and Ministry of Health in collaboration with John Hopkins School of Public Health, for the Alcohol and Substance abuse project. Data analysis was also part of the activities conducted at MIMS.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition

University of Venda

Skills

Microsoft office- Word, PowerPoint, Excel

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Certification

Botswana Health Professions Council- Registration number HP000006887

References

Mavis, Moribame, Assistant Council Secretary, 0026771719984, Serowe District Council, Serowe, Botswana

Interests

travelling and reading

Accomplishments

  • Received District PMTCT Program support award during the PMTCT District awards held at Adansonia Hotel, Francistown, Botswana on the 2023-12-15.
  • Appointed board member for the Nutrition and Dietetics board by Botswana Health Professions Council effective from 2024-07 to 2026-07.
  • Appointed additional member of the Greater Francistown District Under Five Mortality Audit Committee (DUFMAC) on the 2024-11-09.

Timeline

Registered Nutritionist I - Francistown City Council
08.2014 - Current
Poverty Eradication Program Officer - Francistown Council
05.2013 - 07.2014
Research Assistant - Motlabaseyo Integrated Management Services (MIMS)
02.2011 - 11.2012
University of Venda - Bachelor of Science, Nutrition

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