Staff Profiles

BSc (Hons) Nutrition with Biology (Dietetics)

MMedSc Human Nutrition

Lecturer for Nutrition/Dietetic courses at the University of Botswana. Previously worked as Lecturer at the Institute of Health Sciences Gaborone and a Dietitian for the Nutrition Rehabilitation Programme (PEPFAR sponsored project for children with malnutrition). 

Studied BSC (Hons) Nutrition/Dietetics from the University of North London, MMedSc Human Nutrition from University of Sheffield

Introduction to Nutrition

Nutrition throughout the Life cycle

Community Nutrition

Therapeutic Nutrition

Consumer Education and Protection

Research

Child Nutrition

Food Security

Micronutrients

DRNCD

Diploma in Information Administration

Polytechnic of Namibia, Windhoek Namibia

Joined the University of Botswana in 1990 with experience of 29 years.  Working and assisting over 30 staff members in various department of University of Botswana.  Currently managing the office of the HOD, Mathematics and science Education as Personal Secretary.  Assisting over 30 staff members with departmental needs and over 200 students (level 100 - 400) when they need help.

Received my Diploma in Information Administration from the Polytechnic of Namibia, currently known as Namibia University of Science and Technology in April 2004.  Having attended short course in Botswana and South Africa for my professional development and improve skills.  Have a good relationship with my co-workers with a good team work and spirit.  have performed very well and graded over 89% on my Performance Management Services.  i was awarded a long Service award for 28 years in the University of Botswana.

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MD,Specialist in Pediatrics and Child Health

I am senior pediatrics and child health specialist with more than 15years of experience.Worked in various national and international organizations in my areas of expertise.Currently, I am faculty member in department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, University of Botswana for the past 4 years. 

General pediatrics

Asthma and allergy in children

Pediatric infectious disease

Asthma and allergy

Neonatology-infectious diseases, retinopathy of prematurity, neonatal resuscitations

Asthma and allergy diseases

Neonatology related issues

pediatric infection 

Health care service improvements

malnutrition in children 

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Planet PJ, Coffin SE, Silverman MA. Maternal and neonatal IgG against Klebsiella
pneumoniae are associated with lower risk of neonatal sepsis: A case-control
study of hospitalized neonates in Botswana. PLOS Glob Public Health. 2024 Dec
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PMC11620667.

2: Dowling J, Arscott-Mills T, Bayani O, Boustany M, Moorad B, Richard-
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Coffin SE, McGann C. Antibiotic Use for Sepsis in Hospitalized Neonates in
Botswana: Factors Associated with Guideline-Divergent Prescribing.
Microorganisms. 2023 Oct 27;11(11):2641. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms11112641.
PMID: 38004653; PMCID: PMC10673292.

3: Iroh Tam PY, Bekker A, Bosede Bolaji O, Chimhini G, Dramowski A, Fitzgerald
F, Gezmu AM, Nkuranga JB, Okomo U, Stevenson A, Strysko JP; African Neonatal
Association Sepsis Working Group. Neonatal sepsis and antimicrobial resistance
in Africa. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2023 Oct;7(10):677-679. doi:
10.101