Licensed Nutrition Practitioner (KNDI Reg No: D/8340/26) and Public Health Specialist with a Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude, GPA 3.51/4.00) and Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics. Proven expertise in designing and implementing evidence-based community health programs, notably spearheading a diabetes initiative that boosted patient outcomes by 45% and increased nutrition education access by 25%. Skilled in clinical nutrition, program design, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient education to drive significant public health improvements.
Nutritionist
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Summary
Optimized patient nutritional recovery and managed complex medical nutrition therapy plans, significantly improving health outcomes for individuals with acute and chronic conditions.
Highlights
Developed 100+ individualized nutrition care plans for acute and chronic conditions, achieving a 75% improvement rate in patient nutritional recovery through structured monitoring.
Formulated and implemented evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for complex pathologies including CKD, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Oncology, and HIV, optimizing therapeutic diets based on real-time laboratory data.
Managed Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (EN/PN) for critical care patients, precisely calculating macronutrient and fluid requirements and monitoring metabolic complications.
Conducted comprehensive nutritional status evaluations utilizing anthropometry, biochemical markers, and clinical history, including MUST and NRS-2002 tools for high-accuracy malnutrition screening.
Delivered specialized patient education and counseling on self-management protocols, supporting adherence to therapeutic diets during bedside and discharge transitions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to integrate specialized nutrition interventions into holistic patient treatment plans, aligning with Ministry of Health guidelines.
Nutrition & Dietetics Internship
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Summary
Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate nutrition interventions into patient treatment plans.
Highlights
Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments, analyzing medical history, dietary intake, anthropometric, and biochemical data to identify clients' nutrition risks.
Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams during ward rounds and case reviews to integrate nutrition interventions into patient treatment plans.
Gained practical experience in clinical dietetics, supporting patient care and nutritional management within a hospital setting.
Nutrition & Dietetics Clinical Placement
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Summary
Provided diet counseling and education, contributed to quality improvement, and supported patient adherence to therapeutic diets within a clinical setting.
Highlights
Provided comprehensive diet counseling and education to individuals, families, and groups on therapeutic nutrition, diet modifications, and lifestyle changes.
Supported long-term adherence to therapeutic diets, contributing to a reduction in patient readmissions through effective patient education.
Actively participated in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, contributing to integrated patient care plans.
Documented accurate nutrition diagnoses, interventions, and progress notes in patient charts, maintaining high standards of clinical record-keeping.
Contributed to quality improvement initiatives, infection control protocols, and nutrition policy development within the hospital setting.
Public/Community Health Volunteer
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Summary
Conceptualized and delivered health literacy programs, spearheaded community mobilization, and managed health informatics to guide public health interventions.
Highlights
Conceptualized and delivered large-scale health literacy programs for 2,000+ beneficiaries, focusing on preventive care, sanitation, and disease management.
Spearheaded grassroots mobilization initiatives, increasing program participation by 40% through effective engagement with community leaders and stakeholders.
Orchestrated the collection and analysis of health informatics from 500+ households, providing actionable data that guided organizational policy and resource allocation.
Acted as a primary liaison between the NGO and local health authorities to align community-based initiatives with national health goals and regional development plans.
Monitored the efficacy of health interventions through follow-up and feedback loops, ensuring rigorous NGO compliance and quality standards.
High School Diploma
Secondary Education (KCSE)
Grade: C+ (Plus)
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Bachelor of Science
Health Science
Grade: 3.51/4.00
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Diploma
Nutrition and Dietetics
Grade: Credit Pass
Awarded By
University of the People
Awarded for maintaining a GPA of 3.51/4.00 throughout the Bachelor of Science program.
Awarded By
University of the People
Selected as a student representative to advocate for educational accessibility and support peer engagement within the global student body.
Issued By
Alison CPD Certified
Issued By
UNICEF
Issued By
UNICEF
Issued By
UNICEF
Issued By
Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI)
Issued By
Alison, UK, CPD Certified
Issued By
Polytechnic West, Open Universities
Issued By
Digiworld Computer School
Nutrition Assessment, Diagnosis, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Nutrition Care Process (NCP), Intervention & Monitoring, Emergency Nutrition Support, Enteral Nutrition, Parenteral Nutrition, Therapeutic Menu Development, Dietary Planning, Clinical Nutrition, Patient Education.
Public Health Nutrition, Emergency Response, Nutrition Surveillance, Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E), GBV Risk Mitigation, Humanitarian Coordination, Program Design, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Community Health Education, Early Disease Detection, Strategic Outreach, Community Mobilization, Stakeholder Engagement, Advocacy.
Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Research Design, Methodology, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Documentation, Reporting, Health Informatics.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Nursing & Patient Care Process, Team Leadership, Interdisciplinary Collaboration.
MS Office, SPSS, R program.
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Summary
Capstone research project that analyzed socio-economic factors and sanitation infrastructure within Kibera Slums to understand barriers to typhoid fever mitigation.
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Summary
Research project investigating the efficacy of specialized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) protocols in promoting health outcomes.