Health Service

Cover letter

Dear Sir/Madam

I hold a BSc. Degree in Dietetics and a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics. I have recently completed my community service year as a Dietician in December 2020. I have read your advertised post with great interest and I am convinced that I will be a great addition to your team.

I am currently doing voluntary work as a Dietician at a local community health care center. I can perform beyond my expectations in the workplace and I like being involved in activities that uplift people and raise awareness on health and nutrition related matters.

I am very passionate about improving human health, I’m a very hard-working, self-driven and dedicated individual. I work very well both as an individual or as a team and possess great leadership skills. I truly believe that my educational background, experience, skills and passion for nutrition and health is what makes me a suitable candidate for this position.

I look forward to being part of the team and making a positive impact to people’s lives.

Many thanks

Bongiwe Nomvelo Zwane

Bongiwe Nomvelo Zwane

Email: *************@*****.***

Contact number: 072*******

Location: Stand 119, Dumbe location, Paulpietersburg,3180, KwaZulu Natal (Willing to relocate).

About myself:

I like to consistently improve my knowledge with regards to nutrition and healthy living. I have great passion for health and an interest in helping others. I have the ability to create and maintain professional relationships with both my colleagues and clients.

Education

Qualification : Post graduate diploma in Dietetics.

University : University of KwaZulu Natal

Location : Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal

Year : January 2019 - December 2019

Qualification : Bachelor of science degree in Dietetics.

University : University of KwaZulu Natal

Location : Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal

Degree completed : January 2015 - December 2018

Work Experience

1. Company Name : Dumbe CHC

Position : Voluntary work (Dietician)

Location : Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu Natal

Duration : 11 January 2021- Current

Tasks/Responsibilities

Assessing patient’s nutritional status and treating accordingly

Nutrition education (NCD’s, general healthy eating & weight management)

Promoting and supporting breastfeeding

Growth monitoring and promotion

Conducting home visits

Training clinic staff and community care givers (CCG’s)

Compiling statistics

2. Company Name : Piet Retief Hospital

Position : Community service Dietician

Location : Piet Retief, Mpumalanga

Duration : 01 January 2020 – 31 December 2020

Reason for leaving : End of community service year (12 months)

Tasks/Responsibilities

Identifying nutritional problems and assessing patient’s nutritional status

Counselling patients on special nutritional modifications related to their health

Developing diet plans

Working independently in treating in-patients (Neonatal, paediatric, medical and surgical wards) and out-patients.

Providing dietary advice on both individuals and groups

Developing educational tools related to nutrition and healthy living (Posters, Pamphlets)

Involved in ordering stock and stock taking.

Compiling monthly statistics and reports.

3. Institution : University of KwaZulu Natal (PMB)

Position : Voluntary work (Dietetic student intern)

Location : University of KwaZulu Natal student residences

Duration : One week (year 2019)

Tasks/Responsibilities

Nutrition education with emphasis on healthy eating on a low budget

Hygiene practices during meal preparations

Education on nutrition and diseases of lifestyle

Education on Rise against hunger products nutritional benefits and preparation ideas

Rise against hunger meal packaging event

Skills

Computer Skills : Good background on analytical tools such as excel, Microsoft word, publisher and power point.

Common Skills : Effective verbal and written communication

: Team and individual work

: Problem solving and decision making

: Leadership

: Personal Organisation

: Public speaking

Languages : English and IsiZulu (speak, read and write)

Driving licence : Code 10

Interests and Activities

My time : Reading and growing myself professionally (research, CPD activities)

: Member of Assegai marathon club in Piet Retief

References:

Name : Penelope Jarvie

Position : Lecturer at UKZN

E-mail address : ***********@****.**.**

Name : Nqobile Cele

Position : Dietician at Piet Retief Hospital

Contact : 062*******/ 071*******

E-mail address : *******.*****@*****.***

Name : Dr. MM Sibeko

Position : Medical manager at eDumbe CHC

Contact : 034*******

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