Victoria Talamondjila Nampala
Swakopmund
Summary
Results-driven Environmental Health Professional with extensive hands-on experience in solid waste management, sanitation, and public health. Skilled in leading teams, coordinating operations, and ensuring compliance with environmental health and occupational safety regulations. Passionate about sustainable waste practices and community-focused initiatives, with a commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery within municipal and regional health settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Regional Chief Environmental Health Practitioner
MoHSS, Regional Office
Swakopmund
01.2025 - 11.2025
- Lead the Regional Environmental Health team overseeing solid waste, sanitation, and health inspection programs.
- Collaborate with municipalities (Walvis Bay & Swakopmund) to improve waste management systems.
- Supervise Environmental Health Practitioners to maintain high service standards.
- Ensure adherence to national environmental health policies and occupational safety regulations.
- Coordinate clean-up campaigns and environmental awareness activities across the region.
- Key Performance Areas (KPAs)
District Chief Environmental Health Practitioner
MoHSS, Swakopmund District Hospital
Swakopmund
07.2016 - 12.2024
- Supervised waste management operations ensuring safe collection and disposal of all waste types.
- Planned, coordinated, and conducted waste management training for operational staff.
- Ensured compliance with health, environmental, and safety regulations in all waste handling processes.
District Environmental Health Practitioner
MoHSS, Erongo
Swakopmund
04.2010 - 06.2016
- Conducted weekly inspections of waste management operations in health facilities, covering segregation, collection, transportation, and disposal of general and medical waste.
- Conducted audits to uphold hygiene and environmental standards.
- Trained staff teams to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and compliance.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Environmental Health
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South AfricaSkills
- Time Management
- Critical & Strategic Thinking
- Effective Communication
- Collaboration & Team Leadership
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Emotional Intelligence
Certification
- SAMTRAC Certificate – NOSA, Online, South Africa (2024-12).
- Occupational Health & Safety – SHE Rep – OSH-Med International, Walvis Bay, Namibia (2024-05).
REFERENCES
- Leonard, Kabongo, Chief Medical Officer, +264 81 747 8328, Erongo Region
- Abel, Kationdorozu, Manager, Health Department, +264 81 287 7547, Municipality of Swakopmund, Swakopmund
REGISTRATION
Registered with the Health Professionals Council of Namibia (HPCNA), Client No. 529706
DRIVING LICENSE
Code B
Timeline
Regional Chief Environmental Health Practitioner
MoHSS, Regional Office
01.2025 - 11.2025
District Chief Environmental Health Practitioner
MoHSS, Swakopmund District Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2024
District Environmental Health Practitioner
MoHSS, Erongo
04.2010 - 06.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Environmental Health
Cape Peninsula University of Technology