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KELLEN MUTHONI MBUNGU
Summary
An experienced nutritionist with over 11 years experience in Nutrition and Dietetics in a Clinical and field set up.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Mercy ships International, Sierra Leone
Infant feeding coordinator/Clinical Dietician
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Identify, assess and monitor safe nutrition intervention for different age groups of the patients visiting the Dietician Clinic
- Liase with screening team to identify patients at risk of nutrition deficiencies and provide support for assessment
- Monitor infant growth, making recommendations to ensure patients meet Nutrition growth guidelines to qualify for surgery
- Liase with Galley team and LCU( low care unit) in patient menu development and healthy food preparation
- Develop and implement country specific education information and materials involved in Nutrition
- Report writing, analysis and presentation of the nutrition data to the hospital director
- Leading and guiding other Junior Dieticians as they deliver Nutrition counseling and education to the patients at the clinic and at the wards
- Ward rounds with the surgeons and other health teams to monitor the progress of the patients who are under nutrition interventions i.e NG tube feeding patients, parenteral nutrition patients
Chuka county referral Hospital, Kenya
Nutrition Officer
02.2019 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Evaluate patients’ nutritional needs by reviewing medical histories, lab results, and conducting physical assessments
- Develop individualized nutrition plans based on patients’ medical conditions and nutritional needs
- Educate patients and their families about nutrition, special diets, and healthy eating habits
- Work with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutritional care into patients’ overall treatment plans
- Track patients’ progress, adjust dietary plans as needed, and document their nutritional care
- Help plan and review hospital menus to ensure they meet nutritional standards and accommodate patients’ dietary restrictions
- Stay updated on the latest nutrition research and guidelines, and potentially participate in hospital-based research projects
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the hospital’s nutrition services
- Ensure that the hospital’s nutrition services comply with health regulations and standards
- Sometimes, engage in community health initiatives, providing nutrition education and support outside the hospital
Concern world wideWajir County, Kenya
Nutrition Officer
03.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Identified nutrition training needs for IPs and persons of concern to Concern world wide and planned for required trainings
- Participated in elaboration and dissemination of nutrition/Food security related database and contingency plans for potential epidemics, refugee IDPs and returnee movements
- Represented Concern world wide in nutrition and food security -related fora
- Coordinated with other sister UN agencies and Ministry of health to ensure that nutrition supplies are delivered timely to prevent stock outs
- Participated in Multi-Functional Team monitoring
ACTEDNairobi County, Kenya
Emergency Nutrition Officer
06.2013 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Provided strong and creative leadership in response to the nutrition emergency in the region through active participation in emergency programming
- Provided guidance and technical support to the district health teams and health facility staffs and ensured that correct protocol and support is provided for admissions and referral of children requiring treatment
- Engaged community nutrition partners in ensuring the defaulter cases and discharges from OTC sites are referred and followed up at appropriate sites
Education
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Science from Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics
01.2016
University Overview
GPA: Second Class upper Division
Chuka Girl’s High School
High School Diploma
01.2010
University Overview
GPA: A minus (74 Points)
Rubate Achievers School
KCPE
01.2006
University Overview
GPA: 346 Marks
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Access
- Analytical packages
- ENA for SMART
- SPSS
- ENA/EPI
- Epi Info
Accomplishments
- Developed individualized Nutrition plans resulting in a 29% improvement in patient Health outcome over a six month period.
- Reduced average patient recovery time by 15% through tailored dietary interventions.
- Implemented a community Nutrition program that reached 500 participants, leading to a 10% decrease in obesity rates within the first Year.
- Managed a team of 8 Dieticians, overseeing the dietary plans of 200+ patients monthly.
- Provided one-on-one Nutritional counseling to over 300 patients annually achieving a 95% satisfaction rate.
References
- Mbae Martin, 0714 254 560, martinmbuba@gmail.com, County Nutritionist in charge Tharaka Nithi county.
- Pastor Martin Mati, 0700 540 312, Pastor full Gospel church of Kenya
- Simon Githinji, 0729 736 475, Simonsiji@gmail.com, Concern Worldwide
Languages
- English, Excellent, Excellent
- Kiswahili, Good, Good
- Kimeru, Excellent, Excellent
Personal Information
Gender: Female
Timeline
Infant feeding coordinator/Clinical Dietician
Mercy ships International
01.2025 - Current
Nutrition Officer
Chuka county referral Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2024
Nutrition Officer
Concern world wide
03.2016 - 08.2018
Emergency Nutrition Officer
ACTED
06.2013 - 05.2015
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of Science from Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics
Chuka Girl’s High School
High School Diploma
Rubate Achievers School
KCPE
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