Bathsheba Banda
Lundazi
Summary
District nutritionist with extensive experience at the Ministry of Health, specializing in analytical problem-solving and team collaboration. Led successful nutrition initiatives that improved community health outcomes and strengthened stakeholder partnerships. Proficient in Microsoft Office, dedicated to achieving impactful results in nutrition programs. Expertise includes leading children's nutritional programs that enhanced dietary habits among vulnerable populations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
District Nutritionist
Ministry of Health
Lundazi
01.2011 - Current
- Coordinated District Nutrition activities under Ministry of Health, ensuring alignment with health standards and community needs.
- Acted as a Nutrition focal point person under the ministry in the District Nutrition Coordinating Committee, collaborating with all partners implementing Nutrition activities in the district.
- Coordinated field teams to ensure timely delivery of project outputs and accurate reporting.
- Updated databases to enhance accessibility and information flow for nutrition initiatives.
- Public Health Department, Lundazi District Health Office
Consultant
National Food and Nutrition
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Consulted for national food and nutrition and Khulisa on scaling nutrition performance assessments in 2020, 2022, and 2024.
- Developed and implemented strategic nutrition programs to improve health outcomes across diverse communities.
- Analyzed food policy impacts to inform local health initiatives and enhance community wellness.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to design educational materials on nutrition, increasing accessibility and understanding.
Enumerator
UNICEF
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Administered surveys for Zambia Emergency Nutrition Assessment with UNICEF and National Food and Nutrition Commission, facilitating critical data collection in 2020.
- Conducted surveys to identify community needs and assess resource availability.
- Collected household data to support program evaluations and research initiatives.
- Collaborated with National Food and Nutrition Commission on nutrition initiatives to improve program effectiveness.
- Engaged local leaders to ensure accurate data collection and promote community involvement.
Research Assistant
University of North Carolina (UNC)
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Collected, organized, and analyzed data using statistical software to ensure research accuracy.
- Conducted literature reviews supporting ongoing research projects at a leading academic institution.
- Assisted faculty in designing and implementing experiments for various research initiatives.
- Collaborated with Khulisa on UNC global projects in Zambia to enhance research outcomes in 2020.
Team Leader
JIMAT Development Consultants
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Collaborated with Jimat Development Consultants as team leader for data collection study in Mbala, Zambia.
- Led project teams to develop innovative solutions addressing client challenges.
- Coordinated training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge for continuous improvement.
- Managed client relationships through effective communication and support to ensure satisfaction.
Enumerator
National Food and Nutrition
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Collected data from households to support UNICEF's research initiatives.
- Conducted interviews with community members to gather accurate information.
- Executed data collection for National Food and Nutrition's 2012 food consumption survey and represented dietary habits accurately.
- Recorded responses using mobile data collection tools for efficiency.
Hospital Nutritionist
Ministry of Health
Lundazi
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Coordinated nutrition activities at hospital, formulating and presenting nutrition budgets to relevant authorities to ensure resource allocation.
- Delivered personalized dietetic advice to patients during consultations.
- Evaluated and provided quality, cost-effective food service in compliance with established standards, regulations, and procedures.
- Clinical Care Department, Lundazi District Hospital
Field Supervisor
CARE Zambia
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Oversaw project operations to ensure smooth execution of initiatives.
- Delivered technical support to facility staff and community volunteers for nutrition program effectiveness.
- Trained community volunteers and facility staff in malnutrition assessment for under-five children and pregnant women.
- Fostered high staff morale through effective communication and prompt problem resolution.
- Encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving to enhance teamwork and engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Nutrition
Chalimbana University
Chongwe11.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies and Public Administration
University of Zambia
Great East Road, Lusaka12.2016
Diploma - Food and Nutrition
Natural Resources Development College
Lusaka12.2005
Grade 12 school certificate -
Matero Girls High School
Lusaka12.2000
Grade 9 school certificate -
Matero Girls High School
Lusaka12.1997
Grade 7 school certificates -
Harry Mwaanga Nkhumbula Primary School
Lusaka12.1995
Skills
- Counseling abilities
- Presentation skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Results orientation
- Organizational skills
- Management skills
- Team building
- Proactivity
- Resourcefulness
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal relations
- Microsoft operating systems proficiency
- Office suite expertise
- Web conferencing tools
- Internet proficiency
National Registration Card #
818242/11/1
Languages
- English
- Bemba
- Tumbuka
- Chewa
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/31/82
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Christian
- Place of Birth: Lusaka
References
- Dr Wadula Zulu, District Health Director, Sinda District Health Office, Eastern Province, Lundazi, +260976220085, zuludavy@gmail.com
- Patricia Sakala, Strategic Information expert, Khulisa Management Service- SUNLE, Lusaka, Zambia, +260977818330, psakala@khulisa.co.zm
- Fred Kevile, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Eastern Provincial Health Office- CDC, Eastern Province, Chipata, 0977122134, kevilef@yahoo.com
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Reading
- Doing community work (interacting with the community)
Expertise And Accomplishments
- Able to analyze nutrition strategies, policies and plans at district level.
- Takes part in strategic planning process for both GRZ and Scaling up nutrition that includes an analysis of behaviors for program actors and key community and household members to identify gaps and opportunities for nutrition interventions.
- Takes part in the Alignment of the work of FHN with the health sector nutrition programs, strategies and interventions and ensure compliance and continuity with the health sector strategic /programme documents.
- Able to Lead and / or support capacity building activities in nutrition and areas such as operations research and social and behavior change.
- Represent the health sector nutrition activities in the Scaling Up Nutrition Multisectoral platforms at district level and a member of the district nutrition coordination committee that coordinates all the Technical Working Groups in the district.
- Support and participate in regular monitoring and mentorship and Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement tasks in the district service provision.
- Takes part in the provincial and district level peer learning and knowledge sharing events.
- Coordinates the identification of the nutrition-specific SBC communication needs within districts and implements the SBC communication plan.
- Support annual government and project reporting and work planning.
- Serve as a critical link between the scaling up nutrition and the government in the district.
Consultancy And Enumeration Work
- Worked with the national food and Nutrition and Khulisa as a consultant in Scaling up nutrition performance assessment, 2020, 2022, 2024
- Worked with UNICEF in collaboration with the National food and Nutrition Commission in the Zambia emergency Nutrition assessment survey as an enumerator, 2020
- Worked with University of North Carolina (UNC) global Projects in Zambia in collaboration with Khulisa as a research Assistant, 2020
- Worked with JIMAT Development consultants to provide technical consultancy services for a study that was conducted in Mbala- Zambia. Worked as a team leader for the team that went to Mbala for data collection, 2014
- Worked with the National food and nutrition in the 2012 food consumption survey as an enumerator, 2012
Timeline
Consultant
National Food and Nutrition
01.2020 - 12.2020
Enumerator
UNICEF
01.2020 - 12.2020
Research Assistant
University of North Carolina (UNC)
01.2020 - 12.2020
Team Leader
JIMAT Development Consultants
01.2014 - 12.2014
Enumerator
National Food and Nutrition
01.2012 - 12.2012
District Nutritionist
Ministry of Health
01.2011 - Current
Hospital Nutritionist
Ministry of Health
01.2008 - 01.2010
Field Supervisor
CARE Zambia
01.2006 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Nutrition
Chalimbana University
Bachelor of Arts - Development Studies and Public Administration
University of Zambia
Diploma - Food and Nutrition
Natural Resources Development College
Grade 12 school certificate -
Matero Girls High School
Grade 9 school certificate -
Matero Girls High School
Grade 7 school certificates -
Harry Mwaanga Nkhumbula Primary School