Abidatu Abdul Salam
Nutritional Science Graduate
Accra,Greater Accra
Summary
Community nutrition graduate driven by a passion for public health, currently leveraging skills in nutritional assessment and community outreach at the University of Ghana Medical Center and various clinics. Goal-oriented individual with excellent communication and problem solving skills looking to excel in health communication and nutritional studies
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
National Service Person
University of Ghana Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
- Assisted my supervisor by checking meals prepared for patients daily and made sure they were inline with their nutritional demands.
- Assisted in the call center by regularly checking up on discharged patients and providing help with enquires.
- Occasionally provided counseling and comfort to patients especially those in the intensive care unit.
- Built effective communication skills by liaising with diverse groups of people at the hospital and across different departments.
Intern, Third Trimester Field Practical Programs
University of Development Studies
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Gained practical experience in various areas related to nutrition, e.g., community health, food security, public health nutrition, outreach programs
- Carried out assessment programs in remote communities and gathered anthropometric data like BMIs, MUACs etc.
- Assessed how various diets consumed by locals in Northern Ghana affect their nutritional needs and physiology.
- Prepared nutritional plans and demonstrated how to cook them to various communities and individuals with nutritional deficiencies such as malnutrition
- Gained various skills e.g., data collection, program planning, community engagement, and how to interact with people who had have a language barrier with us.
Clinical Nutrition Intern
Various Hospital and Clinics
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Prepared specialized diets for patients especially children with malnutrition using local ingredients under the supervision of nurses and nutritionists .
- Conducted nutritional assessments and developed personalized meal plans based on individual patient needs and dietary restrictions.
- Documented patient progress and reported on the effectiveness of dietary interventions.
Nutritional Outreach Volunteer
University of Development Studies
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Educated the market women and locals on the benefits of good nutrition.
- Gave recommendations and shared dietary plans that were made using ingredients specific to the people of Tamale.
Clinical Session
Tamale Central and God Cares Community Hospitals
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Observed and assisted healthcare professionals in providing nutritional care to patients in a hospital setting.
- Gained experience in patient counseling, dietary assessment, monitoring nutritional status.
- Worked various rotations in pediatrics , nutritional and intensive care units.
Outreach Volunteer
Savannah Outreach Program
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Educated community members on nutrition and hygiene practices using Obaasima products.
- Conducted interactive workshops and demonstrations to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
- Collaborated with team members to organize and execute outreach events.
Health Education Volunteer
Reproductive Health Talks
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Presented on topics related to reproductive health, demonstrating an interest in broader health issues.
- Educated participants on behaviors and activities that affect our reproductive health especially in relation to safe sex, STDs, STIs and the need to take their reproductive healths seriously.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Nutrition
University of Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana 05.2001 -
Skills
- Nutritional Assessment & Dietary Analysis
- Dietary Planning & Modification
- Nutritional Counseling & Education
- Public Health Nutrition & Community Outreach
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Data Collection & Analysis
Certification
WASSCE ( West African Certificate Exams )
Activities
- Entrepreneurship Master Class (June 2022)
- McDan Youth Connect Conference (June 2022)
- Reproductive Health Talk (February 2022)
- Voice Over Crash Course (May 2023)
- Modeled at Tamale Trends Runway Show (November 2021)
Timeline
National Service Person
University of Ghana Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Nutritional Outreach Volunteer
University of Development Studies
02.2024 - 02.2024
Clinical Nutrition Intern
Various Hospital and Clinics
06.2023 - 03.2024
Clinical Session
Tamale Central and God Cares Community Hospitals
06.2023 - 02.2024
Intern, Third Trimester Field Practical Programs
University of Development Studies
11.2022 - 07.2024
Outreach Volunteer
Savannah Outreach Program
02.2022 - 02.2022
Health Education Volunteer
Reproductive Health Talks
02.2022 - 02.2022
WASSCE ( West African Certificate Exams )
07-2017
Bachelor of Science - Community Nutrition
University of Development Studies
05.2001 -
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