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Sophie Chitengi

@sophiechitengi1

I’m a nutrition support and public health professional who supervises community programs and drives data-informed malnutrition prevention.

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead nutrition and public health programming, supervise teams, use monitoring data for reporting, and collaborate with communities and partners to improve prevention outcomes and reduce malnutrition.

I supervise community nutrition support groups, providing technical guidance to promoters to implement nutrition models for children under 2 and pregnant/breastfeeding mothers.

I combine training in infant and young child feeding (IYCF), community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM), and behavioral change techniques with hands-on field monitoring and evaluation. I generate field reports, document best practices, and track progress on malnutrition reduction using accurate data.

Previously, I worked as a Public Health Officer, supporting disease prevention and control through outbreak investigation, communicable disease surveillance, and vaccination support. I created and implemented community awareness programs, and I developed health promotion strategies, protocols, and budgets for health programs.

My earlier sales experience strengthened how I communicate, prospect, and build relationships—skills I now apply to selecting community volunteers, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring a steady supply of nutrition materials.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CZ

Nutrition Support Group Supervisor

Care International in Zambia

Jun 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 6 months)

Supervised community nutrition support groups by providing technical guidance on nutrition models for children under 2 and pregnant/breastfeeding mothers. Trained promoters and volunteers on IYCF and CMAM, conducted field monitoring and evaluation, managed volunteer selection and material supply, and produced field reports documenting progress and best practices.

IYCF Monitoring and Evaluation Volunteer Management Data Reporting Project Coordination Stakeholder Management

MZ

Public Health Officer

Ministry of Health, Zambia

Feb 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Investigated disease outbreaks and conducted communicable disease surveillance, supporting vaccination and prevention activities. Implemented community health promotion programs, monitored environmental hazards related to sanitation and food safety, and coordinated public health planning and budgeting with stakeholders.

Vaccination Support Health Promotion Environmental Health Budgeting

MC

Sales Representative

Marcus Perkins Trading and Construction

Mar 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 9 months)

Prospected and generated leads through cold calling, networking, and referrals, then delivered sales presentations tailored to customer needs. Closed deals by handling objections and negotiating terms, while maintaining customer relationships and reporting sales KPIs using CRM.

Lead Generation Cold Calling Sales Presentations Negotiation Objection Handling Customer Relationship Management Market Research

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

WC

Window of Psychosocial Zambia and Training Centre

Diploma, Counselling

2019 - 2021

Grade: Merit diploma

Completed a counselling program at Window of Psychosocial Zambia and Training Centre (2019–2021), graduating with a merit diploma.

UL

University of Lusaka

Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Public Health

2015 - 2018

Grade: Merit diploma

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of Lusaka (2015–2018), graduating with a merit diploma.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Gmail

Make

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