Alice Ziyaaba

Alice Ziyaaba is an experienced Registered Dietitian and PhD Candidate focusing on maternal health literacy and prenatal nutrition through community-based nutrition education in Northern Ghana. With 18 years of expertise in clinical nutrition, food security, and public health nutrition, she integrates patient-centered, culturally sensitive approaches into dietetics education. She actively mentors students and develops impactful educational tools, including case studies and active learning strategies.

Positions & Scientific Appointments
• Facilitator, Medical Simulation Skills Institute, Ghana (2024 – Present)
• Lecturer, Department of Dietetics, School of Allied Health Sciences, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana (2023 – Present)
• Clinical Coordinator, School of Allied Health Sciences, University for Development Studies, Tamale, Ghana (2023– Present)
• Registered Dietitian, Ghana (Since 2017)

Education & Training
• PhD in Dietetics (In Progress) – University of Ghana (Expected: 2027)
• MSc in Dietetics – University of Ghana (2017)
• BSc in Community Nutrition – University for Development Studies (2006)
• Certificate in Leadership & Management in Health Professional Development – University of Washington (2022)