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Ludmila Ivanova

Ludmila Ivanova

Sofia,Sofia

Summary

Accomplished nutrition expert with a strong background in medical nutrition therapy and renal diet planning. Expertise in dietary assessments and caloric needs evaluation, complemented by biostatistics and medical terminology knowledge. Proven ability to design impactful nutrition education programs and deliver public health presentations. Focused on optimizing patient health outcomes through personalized meal planning and comprehensive body mass index evaluations.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Dietitian , Consultant

Vita Hospital
Sofia, Sofia-Capital
12.2023 - Current
  • Delivered dietary advice and support for weight loss targets.
  • Guided patients in post-surgery recovery with customised nutritional guidance to aid healing.
  • Monitored progress and adapted meal plans accordingly.
  • Ensured compliance with dietary restrictions for allergies or intolerances.
  • Assessed dietary impacts on chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits through leaflets and presentations to raise awareness.

Professor of Nutrition and Hygiene

Sofia University "St. Kl." Ohridski
Sofia, Sofia
02.2017 - Current

Delivered lectures on nutrition hygiene and public health in Bulgarian and English for medical nursing and rehabilitation programmes.

Supported development of curriculum for medicine nursing and rehabilitation programmes.

Assisted in drafting reports for national accreditation of nursing medical rehabilitation and ergotherapy programmes.

Coordinated international projects within faculty of medicine focused on nutrition and public health.

Participated on state exams committee for hygiene in medicine and nursing.

Contributed as member of national committee for state exams in nutrition and diet therapy.

Consultant in nutrition , Freelance

Unicef
Russian speaking countries, Russia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Moldova
01.1996 - Current

Facilitated engaging nutrition training sessions for healthcare workers and nutritionists, enhancing their knowledge and skills in nutrition practices.

  • Supported development of public health nutrition objectives and strategies, integrating data to inform evidence-based decisions.
  • Assisted in conducting studies to assess current strategies and evaluate proposals for feasibility, contributing to informed public health initiatives.

Vice Dean in Teaching, Faculty of Medicine

Sofia university "St. Kl. Ohridksi"
Sofia-Capital, Sofia
02.2010 - 05.2017
  • Maintained ethical standards across all administrative actions.
  • Supported student welfare initiatives by enhancing advisory services.
  • Optimised administrative processes for improved efficiency.
  • Facilitated strategic planning to ensure alignment with university objectives.

Associate professor

Sofia university "St. Kliment Ohridski".
Sofia, Sofia-Capital
02.2010 - 01.2017

Contributed to course delivery for mandatory and elective courses in nutrition and diet therapy as a senior lecturer, fostering student academic success.

Facilitated student learning during lectures on nutrition hygiene and public health in Bulgarian and English programmes, enhancing their understanding and engagement.

Evaluated academic manuscripts for journals, ensuring adherence to peer-review standards and contributing to scholarly integrity.

Project officer nutrition, Nutrition Specialist

UNICEF, Ukraine
Kiev, Kiev
11.2004 - 06.2008

Developed standards and drafted legislation for salt iodination, contributing to improved public health outcomes.

Guided national counterparts in implementing international project standards, enhancing local capacity for nutrition interventions.

Aided capacity building in public health policy for micronutrient malnutrition prevention.

Assisted in monitoring efforts targeting iodine and micronutrient deficiencies.

Collaborated with Ukrainian government to enhance children's nutrition.

Coordinated management and monitoring of project activities to ensure alignment with nutrition objectives.

Supported nutrition-related initiatives throughout the project.

Researcher, nutrition and biochemistry

National Canter of Hygiene and Nutrition
Sofia, Sofia-Capital
06.1982 - 06.2004

Provided expert information to government and international organisations on nutrition and micronutrient malnutrition, influencing policy development.

Supported development of nutrition policies and standards and implementation of food-based strategies.

Helped in planning and managing health and nutrition surveys, assessing dietary intake and nutrition status.

Communicated healthy nutrition messages through mass media articles and written materials, increasing public awareness.

Presented lectures in nutrition for postgraduate medical specialists.

Coordinated closely with management of national centre and ministry of health.

Supported nutrition team assistants and laboratory technicians with technical and managerial guidance, enhancing team effectiveness.

Collaborated on national monitoring system for IDD elimination under ministry of health.

Provided assistance to ministry of health in harmonising national legislation in food and nutrition with EU regulations.

Education

Master of Medicine - Medicine

Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine
Sofia
09.1973 - 12.1979

Postgraduate training in Nutrition - Healthcare

National Canter of Hygiene and Nutrition
Sofia
06.1982 - 09.1986

Doctor of Philosophy - Medicine

Nutrition Canter of Hygiene and Nutrition
Sofia
06.1988 - 06.1992

Laboratory specialist in micronutrients assessment - Public Health, Medicine

CDC, PAMM training
Atlanta, GA, USA
08.1993 - 11.1993

Specialist in Public Health - Medicine and Public Health

Novum, Karolinska institute,
Stockholm, Sweden
01.1996 - 02.1996

Postgraduate training in Toxicology - Medicine and Public Health

National Canter of Hygiene and Nutrition
Sofia
01.1991 - 01.1994

Skills

  • Nutrition expertise
  • Medical nutrition therapy expertise
  • Renal diet planning
  • Meal planning expertise
  • Dietary assessment skills
  • Caloric needs assessment
  • Nutrient intake analysis
  • Body mass index assessment
  • Disease prevention strategies
  • Gastrointestinal treatment
  • Biostatistics knowledge
  • Medical terminology proficiency
  • Nutrition education development
  • Public speaking ability

Languages

Bulgarian
Native
English
Upper intermediate
German
Intermediate
Russian
Advanced

Affiliations

  • Theatre, Ballet
  • Traveling

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Dietitian , Consultant

Vita Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Professor of Nutrition and Hygiene

Sofia University "St. Kl." Ohridski
02.2017 - Current

Vice Dean in Teaching, Faculty of Medicine

Sofia university "St. Kl. Ohridksi"
02.2010 - 05.2017

Associate professor

Sofia university "St. Kliment Ohridski".
02.2010 - 01.2017

Project officer nutrition, Nutrition Specialist

UNICEF, Ukraine
11.2004 - 06.2008

Specialist in Public Health - Medicine and Public Health

Novum, Karolinska institute,
01.1996 - 02.1996

Consultant in nutrition , Freelance

Unicef
01.1996 - Current

Laboratory specialist in micronutrients assessment - Public Health, Medicine

CDC, PAMM training
08.1993 - 11.1993

Postgraduate training in Toxicology - Medicine and Public Health

National Canter of Hygiene and Nutrition
01.1991 - 01.1994

Doctor of Philosophy - Medicine

Nutrition Canter of Hygiene and Nutrition
06.1988 - 06.1992

Postgraduate training in Nutrition - Healthcare

National Canter of Hygiene and Nutrition
06.1982 - 09.1986

Researcher, nutrition and biochemistry

National Canter of Hygiene and Nutrition
06.1982 - 06.2004

Master of Medicine - Medicine

Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine
09.1973 - 12.1979
Ludmila Ivanova