Dr Faiza Akhtar

Clinical Dietitian and MPhil-qualified Nutrition Educator with 5+ years of combined clinical and academic experience in Human Nutrition & Dietetics. Skilled in medical nutrition therapy for chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular and renal conditions), patient counseling, and university-level teaching. Proven record designing individualized diet plans, coordinating with multidisciplinary care teams, and leading community nutrition outreach.

Seeking clinical dietitian opportunities in Pakistan and the Gulf region (UAE/KSA).

Visiting Lecturer — Human Nutrition & Dietetics at The University of Chakwal (2020-01 – Present)

• Deliver undergraduate coursework in clinical and community nutrition, dietetics, and public health nutrition.
• Mentor students on nutrition care planning and evidence-based dietary practice.

Clinical Dietitian & Nutritionist at Afsar's Health Care Center (2020-01 – Present)

• Conduct nutritional assessments and design individualized medical nutrition therapy plans for patients with diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.
• Provide ongoing dietary counseling and monitor patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff to align nutrition care with overall treatment plans.

House Job / Clinical Internship at Mayo Hospital (2018-01 – 2020-12)

• Completed structured clinical rotations applying dietetics theory in a high-volume hospital setting.

Manager, Student Affairs at The University of Lahore (2018-01 – 2020-12)

• Coordinated student welfare programs and cross-departmental administrative operations.

Assistant Warden, Girls' Dormitory at The University of Lahore (2017-01 – 2020-12)

• Oversaw residential student welfare, discipline, and health/safety coordination.

MPhil in Human Nutrition & Dietetics – University of Lahore (2022-01 – 2024-12)

Postgraduate Diploma in Human Nutrition & Dietetics – IHMS Islamabad (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Doctor of Dietary and Nutrition Sciences in Dietary and Nutrition Sciences – University of Lahore (2014-01 – 2020-12)

Intermediate in Pre-Medical – Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Lahore (2013-01 – 2014-12)