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Advancing community health through nutrition and food safety
Experienced Public Health Nutritionist with 7+ years of impact in Uganda’s food systems, nutrition governance, and public health.
Bwambale has successfully delivered capacity-building training to diverse food system stakeholders at local, national, and international levels
Bwambale demonstrates a strong commitment to consumer protection, actively advocating for consumer rights and responsibilities within the food system.
Advancing Public Health Nutrition and Food Safety in Uganda. Empowering communities through research, policy, and sustainable food systems.
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Director, GEDA-UG
Gender Environment and Development Action (GEDA-Uganda)–Where he provides strategic leadership for initiatives focused on Food Systems and Nutrition
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Assistant Lecturer
Kyambogo University, Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics.
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Program Manager
Kabarole Research & Resource Centre – Oversaw regional food system transformation.
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Program Manager
Kabarole Research & Resource Centre – Oversaw regional food system transformation.
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Head of Programs
Global Consumer Center – Steering consumer rights and food safety initiatives.
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Food Systems Specialist
Developed district nutrition action plans and urban food safety ordinances.
My Resume
Inspired Designs, Exceptional Results.
Education & Certification
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management
Uganda Management Institute, Kampala, Uganda – Currently pursuing (Expected completion: 2025)
Master of Public Health (Health Promotion)
Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi, Uganda – Graduated 2022
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition & Dietetics
Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda – Graduated 2016
Professional Experience
August 2025 – Present
Director (GEDA-Uganda), Gender Environment and Development Action , Kasese Municipality, for initiatives focused on Food Systems and Nutrition
August 2025 – Present
Assistant Lecturer at Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda in the Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics
January 2024 – Present
Country Coordinator – Food Safety Coalition of Uganda (FoSCU) Kampala, Uganda
March 2023 – Present
Head of Programs – Global Consumer Center (CONSENT)
November 2020 – January 2024
Program Manager – Kabarole Research and Resource Centre (KRC-Uganda) Fort Portal, Uganda
August 2018 – October 2020
Nutrition Officer – Food for the Hungry, Lamwo Refugee Settlement Northern Uganda
July 2017 – June 2018
Nutrition Assistant – Action Africa Help International, Kyangwali Refugee Settlement Western Uganda
Technical Skill
Skilled in strategic program planning, policy advocacy, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement across both humanitarian and development settings.
Bwambale Benard Status Qoute
"Nutrition is not just about food—it's about dignity, equity, and the power to transform lives."
Who is Bwambale benard in a nutshell?
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Bwambale Benard is a seasoned Public Health Nutritionist and Food Systems Specialist with over 7 years of experience in Uganda’s health and nutrition sector.
He specializes in food systems, nutrition governance, policy advocacy, capacity building, and program development.
He is currently the Country Coordinator for the Food Safety Coalition of Uganda and the Head of Programs at the Global Consumer Center (CONSENT).
He is currently pursuing a Ph.d in public health. He holds a Master of Public Health (Health Promotion) from Uganda Martyrs University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition & Dietetics from Kyambogo University. He is also pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management..
He has managed food safety, nutrition, and refugee health programs, including leading nutrition governance work in the Rwenzori region and refugee settlements.
He established District Nutrition Coordination Committees, developed city food safety ordinances, and led multi-sectoral research and policy engagement initiatives.
He has worked with Food for the Hungry, Action Africa Help, Kabarole Research Centre, and currently works with FoSCU and CONSENT.
He is a member of the Allied Nutrition Professionals of Uganda and various national and district-level Nutrition and Food Safety Committees.
He is skilled in SPSS, Kobo Toolbox, DHIS2, MS Office, and excels in leadership, communication, and problem-solving.
He can be reached via email at carlosbenard12@gmail.com or bbwambale12@gmail.com, or info@bwabalebenard.org or by phone at +256 787 739 419.