Claudia Lugira

Senior Nutrition Officer with extensive experience in Medical Nutrition Therapy for both adults and children. Proven ability to provide cleft lip and palate nutrition support, conduct clinical nutrition assessments, and implement effective nutrition counseling strategies. Passionate about training and mentoring others while engaging in multidisciplinary team practices to enhance patient outcomes.

[email protected] +255 759 361110 / +255 712 828294 Bunda, Mara
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Senior Nutrition Officer I
Bugando Medical Center
Oct 2014 — PresentCurrentMwanza, Tanzania
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients' nutritional status, including dietary habits, medical history, lab results, and body composition analysis
  • Designed and implemented medical nutrition therapy plans based on individual needs and medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and food allergies
  • Created personalized meal plans that meet specific nutritional requirements, considering age, weight, gender, and medical conditions
  • Provided nutrition education and counseling to patients and families about healthy eating habits and balanced diets
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to manage and prevent nutrition-related diseases, such as obesity and malnutrition
  • Oversaw and coordinated nutritional care in hospitals and healthcare facilities to ensure patients received appropriate meals
  • Engaged in research and education, applying evidence-based practices in clinical settings
  • Regularly monitored patients' progress, adjusted nutritional plans, and ensured optimal health outcomes
  • Participated in community health programs and public awareness campaigns regarding healthy eating habits and nutrition-related diseases
  • Involved in nutrition budget planning and creating partnerships at zonal and regional levels
  • Conducted teaching, research, and grant proposal writing; formulated nutritional policies for the hospital
  • Oversaw hospital food services, ensuring nutritional standards, safety, and sanitation protocols were met.
Skills
Medical Nutrition Therapy (Adult & Paediatric)Cleft Lip and Palate Nutrition and Feeding SupportEnteral Nutrition & Growth MonitoringClinical Nutrition Assessment (NFPE, Anthropometry)Nutrition Counselling & Behaviour ChangeResearch, Data Analysis (SPSS, KoboToolbox/ODK)Training, Mentorship and Quality ImprovementMultidisciplinary Team (MDT) Practice
Education
Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition
Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA)
2013
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE)
Kowak Girl's Secondary School
2010
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE)
Kabasa Secondary School
2007
Languages
Kiswahili
Fluent
English
Fluent
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