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Rodney Byamugisha

Rodney Byamugisha

Nutritionist
Kigali,Gasabo

Summary

Goal-driven health & nutrition professional with a successful history of providing holistic wellness solutions through dietary management and counseling. Extensive consultation experience in nutrition therapy, patient care, and family support. Expertise in managing and reversing nutrition-related conditions in private and public sectors. Improved interpersonal skills and ability to implement effective nutrition processes, ensuring the achievement of desired nutrition objectives.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Acting Program Coordinator

Solid'Africa
04.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated regular meetings with program team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment for Nutrition Access, Nutrition Education,Sustainable Agriculture & monitoring evaluation & learning.
  • Introduced intern mentoring and coaching initiative to assist interns in programs appreciate program activities as a cross functional entity.

Senior Program Manager Nutrition Access/Education Specialist

Solid'Africa
03.2025 - Current
  • Oversee the daily operations of the feeding program, ensuring efficient delivery of services and alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Develop and implement project plans, including setting targets, timelines, and budgets, and adjusting strategies as necessary to meet project goals.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative environment, and providing direction, training, and support to ensure team effectiveness and development.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to tailor the feeding program to the specific needs of hospital patients and school students.
  • Monitor and evaluate program impact, reporting on progress and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, including donors and partners.
  • Identify opportunities for program growth and development and lead the expansion of services to new beneficiary groups, such as students in public schools.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and best practices in nutrition and health services.
  • Manage partnerships and liaise with suppliers, ensuring a steady supply of quality nutrition resources.
  • Secure funding for the program through grant writing, donor engagement, and partnership development.
  • Represent Solid’Africa at relevant forums, conferences, and policy discussions to advocate for nutrition security.

Senior Program Manager-Nutrition Education

Solid'Africa
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Developed, implemented, and oversaw the strategic direction of the Nutrition Education Program, ensuring it aligns with Solid’Africa's goals and objectives.
  • Led the design and delivery of nutrition education curricula and materials tailored to various audiences, including hospital patients, farmers, students, and the general public.
  • Managed and mentored a team of nutrition educators and support staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers, educational institutions, community leaders, and other stakeholders to facilitate program delivery and impact.
  • Monitored, evaluated, and reported on the program's effectiveness, leveraging data to refine and improve educational strategies and interventions.
  • Engaged with media and conducted public awareness campaigns to broaden the reach and influence of the program's nutrition education efforts.
  • Ensured the program complies with all relevant educational standards and nutritional guidelines.
  • Secured and managed funding for the program, including grant writing, donor relations, and financial stewardship.
  • Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and public forums, serving as a knowledgeable advocate for nutritional health and education.

Nutrition Therapist

Communicable Diseases, NCDs, Panorama Wellness
02.2017 - 06.2024
  • Created and founded panorama wellness as an online wellness hub with strong emphasis on proper nutrition for reversing lifestyle diseases with the help of physical activity and an enabling environment for mental health
  • Created social media campaigns and championed networking engagements to reach potential clients with NCDs leading to sign up of 40 clients
  • Volunteered as a guest on a radio talk show by Royal Fm, where I presented about relationship of Food and Cancer, hence creating awareness to over 30,000 listeners in Rwandan capital
  • Designed over 150 meal plans for different clients and followed up on implementation which helped the clients meet their health goals
  • Designed monthly training and awareness sessions for different families concerning lifestyle habits and NCDs care
  • Research and Development on current nutrition trends which has enabled me to innovate creative new and nutritious recipe ideas for better service delivery
  • Demonstrated practical food preparation techniques and processes for my clients and helped them mastered the art of cooking nutritious meals.

Nutrition Therapist

Panorama Medical Center
01.2011 - 12.2016
  • Counselled at least 6 patients daily on dialysis concerning nutrition requirements
  • Generated meal plans for patients on dialysis and outpatients with hypertension and blood sugar complications
  • Made home visits to dialysis patients and demonstrated practical food preparation techniques and processes that aided in lowering the sodium and fluid accumulation in the body
  • Collaborate with the nephrologist to monitor key renal blood parameters in the dialysis patients and made recommendations about food intake based the severity of condition
  • Ensure compliance to the policies and standards of the medical center
  • Kampala Uganda

Nutritionist

Infant, Expectant Mothers, St Catherine Hospital
03.2012 - 06.2016
  • Counselled over 20 patients and their families /caretakers daily, concerning lifestyle and dietary issues, which improved their dietary habits, more than 60 % added fruits and vegetables to their meals
  • Planned meals for inpatient children and supervised the preparation of these meals in the hospital kitchen
  • This guaranteed high quality and nutritious meals leading 30% increase in recovery time
  • Screened, assessed and recommended interventions for children at risk of severe acute malnutrition
  • This was done in collaboration with physicians, hospital staff and management.

Education

Masters of Public Health -

Clarke International University
Kampala
05-2026

BSC. (Hon) - Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Kyambogo University
08.2010

Skills

  • Project coordination
  • Effective public speaking skills
  • Leadership and team player
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office tools
  • Strong customer support skills
  • Strategic meal planning
  • Strong business acumen
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Strong analytical and superior problem-solving skills

Languages

Rukiga
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Referees

Dr. Emmanuel Ssekasanvu  | ssekanew@yahoo.com | +256772417633


Mr. Joshua Nshuti | nshutijoshua@gmail.com | +250786736008

Timeline

Acting Program Coordinator

Solid'Africa
04.2025 - Current

Senior Program Manager Nutrition Access/Education Specialist

Solid'Africa
03.2025 - Current

Senior Program Manager-Nutrition Education

Solid'Africa
06.2024 - 03.2025

Nutrition Therapist

Communicable Diseases, NCDs, Panorama Wellness
02.2017 - 06.2024

Nutritionist

Infant, Expectant Mothers, St Catherine Hospital
03.2012 - 06.2016

Nutrition Therapist

Panorama Medical Center
01.2011 - 12.2016

BSC. (Hon) - Human Nutrition and Dietetics

Kyambogo University

Masters of Public Health -

Clarke International University

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