I am Gladness Mashaka Ikwabe, a Tanzanian nutrition graduate passionate about applying evidence-based nutrition and public health to improve community well-being. I have hands-on experience in nutrition assessment, data collection, and monitoring and evaluation, gained through field practicums and hospital placements. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning data and insights into practical health promotion strategies that communities can adopt. I am committed to contributing to organizational goals while continuing professional development in food, nutrition, and public health.

Gladness Mashaka Ikwabe

I am Gladness Mashaka Ikwabe, a Tanzanian nutrition graduate passionate about applying evidence-based nutrition and public health to improve community well-being. I have hands-on experience in nutrition assessment, data collection, and monitoring and evaluation, gained through field practicums and hospital placements. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning data and insights into practical health promotion strategies that communities can adopt. I am committed to contributing to organizational goals while continuing professional development in food, nutrition, and public health.

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I am Gladness Mashaka Ikwabe, a Tanzanian nutrition graduate passionate about applying evidence-based nutrition and public health to improve community well-being. I have hands-on experience in nutrition assessment, data collection, and monitoring and evaluation, gained through field practicums and hospital placements. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning data and insights into practical health promotion strategies that communities can adopt. I am committed to contributing to organizational goals while continuing professional development in food, nutrition, and public health.

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Language

Swahili
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Nutrition Intern (Field Practical Training) at Dodoma Regional Referral Hospital
March 4, 2024 - April 5, 2024
Developed and implemented patient-specific nutrition plans according to disease; provided nutrition education to patients and families; participated in ward rounds with doctors and nurses; performed meal calculations for pediatric patients admitted in wards receiving therapeutic feeding; assessed and monitored patients' nutritional status.
Nutrition Education Facilitator (Field Practical Training) at Ruaha Community Development Training Institute
March 3, 2025 - April 4, 2025
Imparted nutrition knowledge to community members across four wards; conducted anthropometric measurements for children under five; participated in nutrition day activities at street level after completing status measurements.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at Sokoine University of Agriculture
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) at Rugambwa Secondary School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) at TCRC Furaha Secondary School
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Data analysis, interpretation and reporting
May 5, 2024 - February 14, 2026
Basic driving course
September 17, 2024 - October 25, 2024
Basic computer application (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
January 1, 2020 - February 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization