Hala Bediwi
Homs
Summary
Seeking a challenging 3-month Stretch Assignment with the Nutrition team as a NOC/P3 candidate, where I can leverage my expertise in nutrition, public health, and multi-sectoral collaboration to contribute effectively towards addressing maternal and child malnutrition.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Health and Nutrition Officer
Unicef
Homs
09.2014 - Current
- Over ten years of professional experience in nutrition, public health, and nutrition planning and management
- Expertise in multi-sectoral nutrition systems strengthening and developing programmatic synergies with health and social protection systems
- Proficient in research, data analytics, and knowledge management for various audiences
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive nutrition program for severely malnourished children
- Experience in emergency nutrition preparedness, response, and nutrition climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Trained and mentored local healthcare workers to enhance their capacity in
- delivering quality healthcare services
- Supported UNICEF Country Offices in optimizing community health and nutrition initiatives for early prevention of child wasting
- Developed synergies between child nutrition and social protection to address child malnutrition and poverty sustainably
- Oversaw planning, implementation, and monitoring of health and nutrition programs for vulnerable populations
- Provided technical support for regional efforts to improve nutrition service delivery and address coverage, equity, and opportunity gaps
- Contributed to preventing child malnutrition in populations affected by the crisis
Technical Officer
WHO
06.2013 - 09.2014
- Led and managed a team implementing health and nutrition programs for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities in conflict-affected areas
Lecturer
University Of Kalamoon
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Conducted laboratory sessions for medical students, focusing on microbiology concepts and techniques - Developed and delivered engaging lectures to enhance students' understanding of microbiology principles - Provided guidance and support to students during laboratory experiments and assignments - Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback for improvement - Collaborated with other faculty members to develop and update the microbiology curriculum - Stayed updated with the latest research and developments in the field of microbiology to ensure the delivery of current and relevant content to students
Education
Diploma - Health And Nutrition In Emergencies
London School Of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine, U. Of London
05.2017
Master's - Medical Laboratory Science
Jordan University
04.2007
Bachelor Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
University Of Sharjah
05.2004
Skills
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Nutrition Assessment
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Healthcare coordination
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Health and Nutrition Officer
Unicef
09.2014 - Current
Technical Officer
WHO
06.2013 - 09.2014
Lecturer
University Of Kalamoon
09.2008 - 06.2013
Diploma - Health And Nutrition In Emergencies
London School Of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine, U. Of London
Master's - Medical Laboratory Science
Jordan University
Bachelor Degree - Medical Laboratory Technology
University Of Sharjah