Ann Noah

My objective is to gain long-term leadership position planning and implementing a range of food and nutrition programs that encourage healthful eating habits and ideal nutritional intake that may prevent certain illnesses or at least alleviate them. It is equally my objective to be in a field that leverages my well-developed professional skills, including skills in research and communication. I am conscientious, motivated and energetic, and possess an excellent work ethic.

A growth-oriented, positive change instigator and agent, and highly talented Nutritional Health professional with a strong background in research, program implementation, Continuous Process Improvement, specifically in the nutritional health sector and the overall community in general. Root-cause analysis, and experience in leading team members, program instigation, creation, and implementation including the marketing for the delivery of the agreed and desired outcomes. I have 6 years of experience in this domain as well as excellent communication and leadership skills.

I have been working in Libya since March 2013-2019.

HEAD OF NUTRITION DEPARTMENT at LIBYAN CENTRE FOR DISEASES CONTROL (NCDC) (2019 – Present)

Nutrition unit in Libyan National Centre for Disease Control works with national, state, and local partners to make healthy living easier for people to achieve. I educate the public about the benefits of good nutrition on their health. We focus on increasing breastfeeding support and promoting the availability of healthy, affordable foods where people live, learn, work, and play.

• Member of Health Support Team since the beginning of Tripoli war
• Conducted nutritional survey to several Tripoli Displaced Family Centres organized by Libyan National Centre for Disease Control

CONSULTANT NUTRITIONIST AND DIETITIAN at Private Clinics (Present)

LECTURER (NUTRITION & DIETETICS) at FACULTY OF HEALTH, TRIPOLI UNIVERSITY (Present)

HEAD OF NUTRITION DEPARTMENT at National Centre for Diabetes (2013 – 2015)

My responsibilities include nutritional care for inpatients, outpatients and clients in the community. I was closely involved in food service, teaching and training, and research and quality activities. Work closely with medical staff, nursing and allied health personal giving guidance as necessary to provide high quality patient nutritional care.

• Inpatient and outpatient specialisation in nutrition and cardiac health
• Conducting nutrition assessments and interventions on inpatients and outpatients specific to diabetes patients
• Conduct thorough community dietetic consults at patient's residences and coordinate appropriate nutritional intervention and products as required
• Coordinate and present regular community group presentations
• Develop patient education material and presentations for use with inpatients and outpatients

VOLUNTEER at Red Crescent (2014 – 2014)

Helping diabetic displaced patients during the 2014 Tripoli – Libya crisis

MEDICAL NUTRITIONIST CONSULTANT at Medical Clinics (2014 – 2020)

I offer everything from diabetes treatment to gluten-free diet tips, incorporating meal plans and support to help people to lose weight and treat their disease.

• General Nutrition & Healthy Eating
• Pre-Diabetes & Diabetes
• Cholesterol
• Hypertension/High Blood Pressure
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Lactose Intolerance
• Gluten Disorders

PRINCIPAL NUTRITIONIST / CONSULTANT NUTRITIONIST / CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST / COMMUNITY & MANAGEMENT NUTRITIONIST at SHANOAH PTY LIMITED

Manage around 300 patients per annum covering the initial screening and the subsequent planning and management of the nutritional intake that can address the specified illness or deficiency at hand. Working directly with up to 400 patients and residents in various Aged Care facilities, creating meal plans to fit their particular needs. Instigated, developed, and delivered a school education program that promoted healthy eating practices and the positive impact of such to their lives.

RESEARCHER / CREATOR OF MEDITERRANEAN DIETS RESEARCH at UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY (2001 – 2010)

Creator of Mediterranean Diets research in Australia. I authored a multiple of research that continues to be used for the benefit of society.

• Changes in food supply in Mediterranean countries from 1961 to 2001 (ISSN:1368-9800, Public Health Nutrition, Volume 9, Issue 05)
• The arrival of Mediterranean recipes and food in Australian magazines (Nutrition & Dietetics Journal, Volume 60, Number 3)
• There are many Mediterranean diets (Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 10, Issue 1)

Ph.D. of Science in Human Nutrition – University of Sydney (2005 – 2005)

Master of Food Science and Nutrition in Food Science and Nutrition – University of Western Sydney (1998 – 1998)

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in Medicine and Surgery – University of Western Sydney (1993 – 1993)