Oguike Chidiadi

Dedicated and evidence-driven Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RDN) and public health professional currently serving as a National Health Fellow representing Ngor Okpala LGA, Imo State — contributing to health systems strengthening, community health engagement, and Primary Healthcare programme delivery under Nigeria's Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative. Holds a B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics from Imo State University and is a licensed RDN with the Dietetic Association of Nigeria (DAN). Brings clinical nutrition experience from a structured internship at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) — conducting nutrition assessments, developing individualised therapeutic meal plans, participating in ward rounds, and supporting community nutrition outreach.

Combines clinical dietetics expertise with applied public health competencies in monitoring and evaluation, community health outreach, stakeholder engagement, and health education. Demonstrated commitment to non-communicable disease prevention through community blood pressure screening and hypertension sensitisation outreach. Participated in a medical outreach programme with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA).

Certified in Stop-the-Bleed emergency trauma response. A versatile and community-focused nutrition and public health professional well-positioned for clinical nutrition, community health programme, nutrition surveillance, and NGO public health roles.

National Health Fellow at Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (NHSRII/SWAp) (2026-02 – Present)

National Health Fellowship | Health Systems Strengthening

• Serve as a National Health Fellow representing Ngor Okpala LGA, Imo State, contributing to Primary Healthcare (PHC) strengthening, community health outreach, and health systems coordination under Nigeria's national health sector reform agenda.
• Conduct health facility assessments and community visits, identifying healthcare gaps and supporting evidence-based health programme interventions at the LGA level.
• Engage government health authorities, community leaders, and stakeholders to identify healthcare challenges and coordinate appropriate public health responses.
• Facilitate community health outreach and health education activities, applying clinical nutrition and NCD prevention expertise to community-level health promotion.
• Support implementation and monitoring of public health programmes, contributing to data collection, reporting, and intergovernmental health coordination across LGA, state, and federal structures.
• Participated in the preparatory activities for the Rural Emergency Service and Marternal Transport (RESMAT) programme across communities in Ngor Okpala LGA, engaging health and communities stakeholders and educating them on RESMAT roles and responsibilities ahea implmentaton.
• Participated in the verification of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) equipment supplied to a PHC, documenting equipments available and condition and identyfying gaps affecting fatility readiness
• Contributed to community health activities through nutritioneductaion, hypertention and blood glucose screening, MNCH activities,Immunization outreacch and other health promotion through direct implementation, support and active participation.

Dietetics Intern (NYSC) at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) (2023 – 2024)

Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics Internship | Federal Teaching Hospital

• Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments for inpatients and outpatients across diverse clinical units, evaluating nutritional status, dietary history, and clinical parameters to inform evidence-based nutrition care planning.
• Developed and implemented individualised therapeutic meal plans tailored to each patient's clinical condition, medical reports, and nutritional requirements — modifying diets as conditions evolved.
• Participated in daily ward rounds and multidisciplinary case discussions with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff, contributing nutrition expertise to integrated patient care planning.
• Provided structured nutrition education and counselling sessions to patients and caregivers, improving understanding of disease-specific dietary management and supporting long-term behaviour change.
• Supported community nutrition outreach programmes that promoted healthy lifestyles and preventive nutrition practices across communities within the hospital's catchment area.
• Assisted in nutrition-related research activities and clinical documentation, maintaining accurate patient records in compliance with hospital documentation standards.

Community Health Outreach — Hypertension Screening & Sensitisation at Ekwuoke Village, Umuekwume Community (2026-04 – 2026-04)

• Conducted community sensitisation on hypertension prevention and control, educating community members on risk factors, warning signs, and the importance of early detection and regular monitoring.
• Performed blood pressure screening for community members, contributing to early identification of individuals at risk of hypertension and non-communicable disease complications.
• Provided targeted health education on lifestyle modification — including dietary changes, physical activity, and medication adherence — directly applicable to NCD prevention and community health promotion programming.
• Supported broader awareness campaigns on prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, reinforcing the clinical nutrition-NCD prevention nexus at the community level.

Nutrition Assessment & Meal Planning Activity at Urua Community (2024-10 – 2024-10)

• Participated in community-level nutrition assessment and meal planning activities, applying clinical dietetics skills in a community health context to support nutrition programme delivery for community members.

Medical Outreach Volunteer at Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) (2026-03 – 2026-04)

Diaspora Medical Outreach Programme

• Volunteered with the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) during a medical outreach programme — assisting in patient data collection, documentation, and administrative support, contributing to free healthcare service delivery for underserved community populations.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Nutrition and Dietetics – Imo State University (2014 – 2019)