NFP Dietitic Consortium (NFPDC)
NFPDC is formed by a few concerned dietetic professionals to substantiate the role of dietetics in optimizing nutritional status of Pakistanis by resolving the Pakistani dietitians’ problems that have not been solved yet. It will work as a body of NFP to coordinate, support and augment the efforts made by other organizations for the same or overlapping purposes.
LAUNCH OF NUTRITION FOUNDATION OF PAKISTAN DIETETIC CONSORTIUM (NFPDC)
Launch has been done on 25th of June 2022,
NFPDC is formed by a few concerned dietetic professionals to substantiate the role of dietetics in optimizing nutritional status of Pakistanis by resolving the Pakistani dietitians’ problems that have not been solved yet.
It will work as a body of NFP to coordinate, support and augment the efforts made by other organizations for the same or overlapping purposes.
Dr. Rubina Hakeem is the founder trustee and President of NFP. NFPDC has their own executive committee which include, President, Vice President, general Secretary, Joint Secretary, treasure and other co-opt executive members.
core committee of NFP dietetic consortium
A dedicated group of professionals contributing to the development and direction of NFPDC.
Faiza Shoaib
Iqra ghufran tahir
sana shabbeer
sara hussam
Executive Committee Of NFP Dietetic Consortium
The Executive Committee provides leadership and strategic direction for NFPDC’s activities and initiatives.
Sana Shabbeer
Clinical Dietitian, Founder of PortionbySS
Faiza Shoaib
Consultant Nutritionist/Dietitian
MSc Nutrition, RDN
Iqra Ghuffran
Clinical and Wellness Consultant at Dr. Essa Lab, Sehat Khani, Elevate Gym, and i-Health
Sara Hussam
Senior Dietitian & HOD, Nutrition and Dietetics Department, SMBBIT, Karachi
Dr. Latif Khatak
Public Health Nutritionist, Works at Wah Cantt / Bahria University, Islamabad
why NFP Dietetic Consortium?
Collective Work
Working together to achieve shared goals
Better Coordination
Over coming confusion and lack of coordination
Professional Development
Strengthening and promoting the profession
Promoting Harmony & Unity
Unity is essential for effective advocacy
Collaboration Not Competition
Similar organizations are partners, not competitors.
current challenges in dietetics in pakistan
The dietetic profession in Pakistan faces several challenges, Including:
Wide variations in professional competence
The perception that anyone can work as a dietitian
Lack of harmony among qualified dietetic professionals
Limited public awareness about the role and scope of dietetics
Rapid growth of educational programs claiming to prepare dietitians
Differences in the quality and level of professional preparation
NFPDC's Strategic Approach
NFPDC aims to address these challenges through an inclusive and progressive approach.
Key strategies include:
- Accepting diversity while maintaining a strong focus on quality assurance in education and professional practice
- Promoting collaboration among professionals and organizations
- Encouraging continuous professional development
- Supporting professionals at their current level and facilitating their progression
- Recognizing and appreciating differences in professional competence
- Involving international experts as advisors
NFPDC: BRINGING PROFESSIONALS TOGETHER
NFPDC provides a consortium model through which different groups and professionals can collaborate without losing their individual identity or distinctiveness.
Keeping membership accessible and free
registering professionals on locally comparebale terms
Promoting transparency through competence-test results
Providing learning opportunities, including discounts and fee waivers for those who may need financial support
Providing opportunities to develop internationally acceptable competencies
newsletter
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