Eva Muthama
REGISTERED NUTRITIONIST & DIETITIAN
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Experience
Nutritionist and Dietitian — Current The National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital (Level 6), Kenya
Provide specialized nutrition care for spinal cord injury (SCI) patients including paraplegia and quadriplegia
Manage malnutrition (SAM, MAM, overweight, obesity), pressure sores, diabetes, hypertension, TB, HIV/AIDS, gastrointestinal disorders, electrolyte imbalances, and renal/metabolic conditions
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using the ABCD approach and PES statements
Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
Prescribe therapeutic diets using RDA and food exchange systems
Manage enteral nutrition (PEG feeding) including feed formulation, scheduling, tolerance monitoring, and aspiration prevention
Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) ward rounds and contribute to clinical decision-making
Provide nutrition counselling to patients and caregivers including chronic disease management and lifestyle modification
Supervise hospital catering services ensuring compliance with therapeutic diets, food safety, and quality standards
Develop hospital menus and specialized diets for various disease conditions
Prepare professional nutrition reports, monitoring tools, and documentation
Design and deliver nutrition presentations and training manuals for healthcare and catering staff
Facilitate capacity building and continuous medical education (CME) sessions for staff
Contribute to improved patient outcomes including reduced complications and length of hospital stay
Nutrition and Dietetics Intern
Mary Immaculate Nutrition Centre
Conducted nutrition assessments and growth monitoring for children under five and pregnant/lactating mothers
Managed acute malnutrition (SAM & MAM), underweight, stunting, and maternal malnutrition
Supported Outpatient Therapeutic Programs (OTP) and Supplementary Feeding Programs (SFP)
Participated in community outreach, home visits, and active case finding for malnourished children
Collaborated with Community Health Workers (CHWs) to trace defaulters and improve follow-up care
Provided nutrition education and counselling on maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN)
Conducted health education talks and community awareness programs
Assisted in development of nutrition education materials and training resources
Supported distribution of therapeutic foods (e.g., CSB with oil)
Monitored and followed up vulnerable and at-risk populations
Sales Administrator — 2006–2007
Cartrack Group of Companies
Managed client relations, sales reporting, and marketing activities
Organized events and promotional campaigns
Sales Administrator — 2008
Toyota East Africa Ltd
Handled vehicle sales documentation and client management
Customer Service Supervisor — 1997–2006
Uchumi Supermarkets Ltd
Supervised staff, managed customer service operations, and handled administrative duties
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics (In Progress)
Kenya Methodist University (KEMU) — 2nd Year
Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (Completed)
Trident School of Medicine (KNEC)
