Dinuwanthie Chathurie Athauda
Burwood,VIC
Summary
Knowledgeable Nutritionist with solid background in food science and nutrition with computer skills in power point, word and Excel. I have a good project coordination ability with good command of communication. My expertize area is public health and nutrition in the Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health. A skillful researcher in the field of food and nutrition work independently.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutritionist
Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka
11.2017 - Current
- Coordinating nutrition programmes
- Formulation of awareness materials in National Nutrition Month June 2018- 2021
- Writing chapters for Sri Lankan Food Based Dietary Guidelines
- Technical assistance for developing National Nutrition Policy in Sri Lanka
- Preparation & evaluation of EB Exam papers for Diet Stewards working under Ministry of Health
- Designing food and nutrition research
- Revising the Healthy Canteen Guidelines for Workplaces in Sri Lanka - 2024
- Revising the National School Canteen Guidelines -2024-2025
Nutritionist
National Eye Hospital, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Planning therapeutic diets for inward-patients
- Nutrition counseling and formulation of therapeutic diets for out-patients
- Preparation & evaluation of EB Exam papers for Diet Stewards working under Ministry of Health
- Coordinating nutrition programmes
Graduate Science Teacher (English Medium)
Department of Education, Sri Lanka
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Conducting seminars and presentations
- Teaching for high school students
- Participated as an arithmetic evaluator for O/L & A/L paper marking, Ministry of Education
Trainee Nutritionist
Sri Lanka Division of Fonterra Co-operative Group
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Acted as the Nutrition counselor and the coordinator for Wellness4Excellence program which was conducted for Fonterra employees who were diagnosed as nutritionally risk
- Assisting consumer coordinator regarding consumer complaints, sponsorships and promotions
Teacher
British International School, Sri Lanka
01.2008 - 01.2009
- English medium teacher for mathematics and science
Education
Master of Science - Food & Nutrition
Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka03-2022
Bachelor of Science (special) - Food Science and Nutrition
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka01.2007
G.C.E. Advanced Level - Biology, Chemistry, Physics
01.2001
G.C.E. Ordinary Level - undefined
01.1997
Ph.D. - Nutrition
Deakin University
Melbourne, Victoria, VICSkills
- Collecting dietary intake data and data analysis using specific food composition analysis software
- Laboratory biochemistry skills, including fatty acid analysis
- Statistical analysis using SPSS and Minitab software
- Scientific writing skill
- Designing and conducting research projects
- Data feeding for Nutrition Profile Model in Sri Lanka (Food labelling)
Accomplishments
I involved in developing national nutrition policies, guidelines, IEC materials, recommendation for diets in special groups while working as the nutritionist. Further, I conducted lectures for students and mothers and I was a resource person in nutrition education exhibitions and workshops.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Registered Nutritionist at Medical Council of Sri Lanka (Reg.No.99) Lifetime Member of Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka Vice Secretary of the Government Clinical Nutritionists’ Association (2018-2020) Sub editor of Nutrition Society of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (NutSoc) 2005 Writing nutrition articles for newspapers and magazines Participating for community nutrition camps
Certification
I am a Registered Nutritionist in Sri Lanka
I am a national trainer of IYCF guidelines in Sri Lanka
Awards
Australia Awards South Asia & Mongolia Short Course on Multisectoral Approaches to Nutrition and Food Security 2, Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship for following B.Sc. Degree
Deakin University DUPRS scholarship for PhD
I was awarded a full scholarship for three years including monthly stipend, free of tuition fee, health insuarance.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Nutritionist
Nutrition Division, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka
11.2017 - Current
Nutritionist
National Eye Hospital, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka
01.2014 - 01.2017
Graduate Science Teacher (English Medium)
Department of Education, Sri Lanka
01.2010 - 01.2014
Trainee Nutritionist
Sri Lanka Division of Fonterra Co-operative Group
01.2009 - 01.2010
Teacher
British International School, Sri Lanka
01.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science (special) - Food Science and Nutrition
Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
G.C.E. Advanced Level - Biology, Chemistry, Physics
G.C.E. Ordinary Level - undefined
Master of Science - Food & Nutrition
Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya
Ph.D. - Nutrition
Deakin University