Sharon Anyinge Opok
Nutritionist
Bangor,GWN
Summary
Knowledgeable Nutritionist successful at working in both team-based and self-directed capacities. Driven to maintain smooth operations through knowledgeable and skilled support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Project Assistant
John Snow Inc., USAID Advancing Nutrition
Kampala
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided programmatic support for implementing activities and work plan development
- Event planning and management, notetaking, drafting internal and external communication
- Coordinating with staff across project and external partners on technical activities
- Provided operational and administrative support in coordination with other USAID implementing partners
- Contributed to drafting quarterly and annual reports.
- Performed work according to project schedules and established quality standards.
- Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
- Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under budget.
Program Assistant
John Snow Inc., Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services -North, Lango
Lira
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Profiled and formed mother-care groups of children 0-23 months for implementing maternal-infant, young child, and adolescent nutrition (MIYCAN) package
- Planned, coordinated, and monitored implementation of community nutrition activities
- Planned and coordinated monthly review meetings with community resource persons
- Planned, trained, and mentored community resource persons on community nutrition interventions
- Conducted home visits, follow-ups, and nutrition counselling for target audiences
- Collaborated with partners to link mothers and carers of malnourished children to existing livelihood projects and other community programmes.
- Ensured quality documentation and reporting of relevant nutrition services.
- Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and nutrition programme activities.
- Enforced compliance with regulatory standards to safeguard company assets.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes, and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Coordinated and communicated with external stakeholders to support programme objectives.
- Supported planning and coordination of community health programmes and associated activities.
Nutrition Volunteer
Action Against Hunger- USA
Kyangwali
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Supported health workers in managing and referring malnourished children and pregnant and lactating mothers according to IMAM guidelines.
- Ensured complete and adequate referrals for identified malnourished children under five and pregnant and lactating women.
- Conducted sensitization sessions on nutrition and health education in communities.
- Ensured functionality of IYCF corners within health facilities.
- Ensured implementation of mother care group's approach in areas of implementation.
- Supported active case finding, referral, and follow-up for acute malnutrition and common childhood illnesses at health facility and community level.
- Conducted regular on-job mentorship and support of VHTs, lead mothers, and health assistants.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide optimal nutritional care for patients.
- Provided nutritional counselling to patients and their families to improve their overall health and wellbeing.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting changes in health status and nutritional status.
- Assessed nutrition needs to determine best intervention and care.
- Supported compilation of nutrition updates and reports at all levels.
- Implemented community nutrition programme to improve health outcomes and prevent disease.
Documentation Assistant
Agri Exim Limited
Kampala
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Completed field visits to monitor data collection and documentation processes in four project areas
- Provided staff training and mentorship in proper documentation for ten projects.
- Oversaw performance of team of five certification officers, assigned resources, and provided project updates
- Prepared and verified documents for twelve projects following certification guidelines and team specifications
- Prepared, organised, verified, and filed documents to ensure accuracy and validity of all information for audit.
- Collaborated across three warehouse and procurement departments to gain consensus on procedural documentation.
- Assisted certification officer to gather necessary documentation for new account applications.
Area Coordinator Health
Brac International
Tororo, Busia, Bugiri
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Facilitated health education and refresher training for two hundred community health workers monthly.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Conducted weekly area staff meetings to communicate information concerning branch performances, administrative matters, and staff development.
- Performed administrative functions by preparing weekly and monthly reports and completing forms.
- Liaised with local government and other development partners for effective community management of diarrhoea, malaria, and pneumonia.
- Maintained general operation of four branches in four districts, including budget management, assessment of staff performance and store management
- Supervised and managed stock worth thirty million shillings in four branches.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
Project Assistant Health
Brac International
Rukoki, Kasese
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Mobilised and taught twenty community health workers (VHTs) during refresher training monthly.
- Performed work according to project schedules and established quality standards.
- Handled administrative duties, filing, and errands.
- Ensured preparation of project-related reports and presentations.
- Worked with senior leadership to complete complex projects on time and under budget.
- Monitored and supervised performance of twenty community health workers in branch.
- Managed stock and proper bookkeeping of Brac health products worth more than five million shillings.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health And Health Promotion
Bangor University
North Wales, United Kindgom 09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Kyambogo University
Kampala, Uganda 08.2014 - 12.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Food And Nutrition
Rubaga Girls School
Kampala, Uganda 02.2012 - 12.2013
Uganda Certificate of Education - Junior High Education
Nabisunsa Girls School
Kampala, Uganda 02.2008 - 12.2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointundefined
Certification
Values-Based Leadership Development Event Training - Windle Trust International - 3 days
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Values-Based Leadership Development Event Training - Windle Trust International - 3 days
02-2023
Understanding Development Impact Course - Commonwealth Scholarship Commission - 6 weeks
01-2023
Master of Science - Public Health And Health Promotion
Bangor University
09.2022 - Current
Project Assistant
John Snow Inc., USAID Advancing Nutrition
05.2022 - 09.2022
Program Assistant
John Snow Inc., Regional Health Integration to Enhance Services -North, Lango
12.2021 - 04.2022
Nutrition Volunteer
Action Against Hunger- USA
09.2021 - 11.2021
Documentation Assistant
Agri Exim Limited
08.2019 - 09.2021
Area Coordinator Health
Brac International
05.2018 - 12.2018
Project Assistant Health
Brac International
11.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition and Dietetics
Kyambogo University
08.2014 - 12.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Food And Nutrition
Rubaga Girls School
02.2012 - 12.2013
Uganda Certificate of Education - Junior High Education
Nabisunsa Girls School
02.2008 - 12.2011
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