Jochebed Kaelo

A dedicated community nutritionist and community development professional with hands-on experience in community outreach, disaster response, and health program implementation. Experienced in supporting humanitarian initiatives through organizations such as the Kenya Red Cross Society and Helen Keller International's VAS program. Skilled in delivering first aid, coordinating emergency response activities, and providing psychosocial support to vulnerable populations affected by disasters.

Strong background in community education and health promotion with a focus on nutrition awareness, disease prevention, and child health interventions including vitamin A supplementation and deworming campaigns. Proficient in data collection, monitoring and evaluation, and field reporting to support evidence-based program decision-making. Demonstrates strong ability to mobilize communities, engage stakeholders, and collaborate effectively with local health workers and multidisciplinary teams.

Adept at administrative support, documentation, and program coordination in field settings. Committed to improving community health outcomes, strengthening resilience, and contributing to sustainable public health and humanitarian programs in diverse and challenging environments.

Volunteer at Kenya Red Cross Society (2024-04 – 2024-09)

Supporting disaster response operations through active participation in emergency preparedness, rapid needs assessment, and coordination of relief efforts during crises.

• Provided basic first aid services to injured and affected individuals, ensuring timely stabilization and referral to health facilities where necessary.
• Assisted in blood donor recruitment drives by mobilizing community members, raising awareness, and supporting donor registration and follow-up activities.
• Engaged in community education and outreach programs focused on disaster preparedness, hygiene promotion, disease prevention, and general safety awareness.
• Contributed to fundraising and public relations initiatives aimed at resource mobilization and strengthening community engagement in humanitarian activities.
• Offered administrative and logistical support including documentation, record keeping, volunteer coordination, and reporting during field operations.
• Supported shelter and housing assistance for vulnerable populations affected by disasters by facilitating access to temporary accommodation and essential services.
• Provided psychosocial support to affected individuals and families through emotional care, basic counseling, and referral to appropriate support services.

Volunteer, VAS Program at Helen Keller International (2023-05 – 2023-08)

• Participated in community outreach and education activities by raising awareness on the importance of vitamin A supplementation in improving child health, nutrition, and immunity.
• Supported mass distribution campaigns of vitamin A supplements and deworming tablets for children aged 6–59 months, ensuring proper coverage and adherence to program guidelines.
• Assisted in monitoring and evaluation activities by tracking program implementation and contributing to the assessment of health outcomes among target populations.
• Collected, recorded, and verified data related to vitamin A supplementation, ensuring accuracy and completeness for reporting purposes.
• Worked closely with local health workers to support effective program delivery, improve community participation, and strengthen health service outreach in rural and underserved areas.

Nutrition and Dietetics intern at Narok County Referral Hospital (2023-05 – 2023-08)

• Assisted in conducting comprehensive nutritional assessments under the supervision of a registered dietitian by evaluating patients' dietary intake, nutritional status, medical history, and lifestyle factors to support accurate nutrition diagnosis and intervention planning.
• Collected detailed dietary histories and conducted patient interviews to identify nutritional needs, food preferences, eating habits, allergies, and dietary restrictions while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards of care.
• Supported the development, implementation, and monitoring of individualized nutrition care plans tailored to patients' medical conditions, nutritional deficiencies, and therapeutic requirements to improve health outcomes and recovery.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, and dietitians, to ensure effective nutritional interventions aligned with patient treatment plans.
• Reviewed, updated, and maintained patient nutrition records by documenting assessments, care plans, progress notes, dietary recommendations, and follow-up outcomes in compliance with hospital policies, patient confidentiality standards, and clinical documentation requirements.
• Assisted in monitoring patient progress and evaluating the effectiveness of prescribed dietary interventions through continuous observation and nutritional follow-up.
• Participated in the development, review, and evaluation of hospital menus to ensure compliance with nutritional guidelines, therapeutic diets, food safety standards, and patient-specific dietary requirements.
• Worked closely with food service personnel to ensure meals were prepared and delivered according to prescribed dietary specifications, portion control requirements, and quality assurance standards.
• Provided nutrition education and counseling to patients and caregivers on healthy eating practices, food safety, disease prevention, and dietary management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and gastrointestinal disorders to encourage informed food choices and lifestyle improvement.
• Supported nutrition-related research, quality improvement, and data collection initiatives by gathering, organizing, and analyzing dietary and patient outcome data to contribute to evidence-based practice and program effectiveness reporting.
• Assisted in preparing nutrition reports and interpreting dietary findings to support departmental objectives and healthcare decision-making.
• Performed administrative and operational duties including scheduling nutrition consultations, organizing nutrition-related documentation, maintaining patient files, preparing educational materials, and ensuring efficient workflow within the nutrition department.
• Continuously engaged in professional learning, mentorship, and clinical training opportunities to strengthen knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, patient care, and hospital nutrition operations.

Certificate in project management – Kenyatta University (2026-02)

B.Sc. in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics – Kenyatta University (2024-12)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – A.I.C LITEIN GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL (2019-01)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education – Father Ntaiya Academy (2015-01)