Nakazzi Ruth

Motivated and detail-oriented Public Health professional with a passion for promoting community wellbeing and implementing quality health standards. Committed to continuous learning to support health initiatives with sound knowledge of nursing practices and procedures, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding workloads. Skilled in interpreting regulations and clearly communicating them to residents, family members, and other key stakeholders.

Dedicated to applying public and private health standards to protect and improve human health. Eager to contribute and grow in the field through person centred care, collaboration and research.

Initiatives Lead - Global Food Quality Standards Organisation - Wakiso

(2023-01)

• Led public education initiatives to raise awareness on food safety and quality requirements.
• Conducted voluntary quality assurance for food and beverages through inspections, audits, and sampling at various production stages, including harvest, processing, storage, and transport.
• Identified non-compliance in quality standards among individuals and organizations.
• Assisted in the development and promotion of policies, strategies, and best practices for food safety.

Health Educator - Kyetume Community Based Health Care Programme - Mukono

(2022-03 - 2023-06)

• In charge of immunisation programs.
• Worked with sexual reproductive health and rights.
• Coordinating elderly care and management programme

Technical Intern - Malaria Consortium - Kampala

(2019-03 - 2019-08)

Malaria Action Program for Districts

• Excelled in a fast-paced environment by consistently meeting tight deadlines.
• Ensured a safe working environment by strictly adhering to standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrated reliability through an exemplary attendance record and readiness to begin work each day.
• Fostered strong team dynamics by actively participating in team-building activities.

Geriatric Nurse Intern - SAVF Huis Silversig - Pretoria

(2016-12 - 2017-06)

• Home care management and planning
• Prescription medication management
• Assist with basic care needs
• Help with personal hygiene and care
• Keeping elderly companionship
• Reporting and monitoring

BSc - Public Health and Management - Clarke International University (2018-01 - 2020-12)

Diploma - Adult Nursing - South London College (2017-01 - 2018-12)

Certificate - Home Based and Frail Care Giving - Thuto Bophelo Nursing Academy (2016-01 - 2017-12)

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - Bishops Senior School Mukono (2013-01 - 2014-12)

Uganda Certificate of Education - Bugema Adventist Secondary School (2009-01 - 2012-12)