Kithinji Daisy

Registered Nutrition Officer with 5 years of experience in clinical and community nutrition and a First-Class Honors BSc in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics (GPA 3.9/4.0, Egerton University). Experienced in nutrition assessment, counseling, therapeutic diet planning and delivering practical nutrition education and public health interventions in both hospital and community settings. Passionate about maternal and child nutrition, food security, and community empowerment, and I seek an opportunity within an NGO or development organization where I can contribute meaningfully and continue growing professionally while making real impact.

Nutritional Officer - Meru Wellness Centre - Meru, Kenya

(2025-05)

• Lead wellness and nutrition education sessions for clients and corporate partners, reaching 20–50 participants per session and improving nutrition awareness and lifestyle practices.
• Develop individualized nutrition and nutraceuticals plans for clients with lifestyle and chronic conditions, supporting improved adherence and 70–85% reported lifestyle improvements.
• Provide evidence-based guidance on functional foods and supplements to support better dietary choices and improved health outcomes.
• Monitor client progress through follow-ups and adjusted interventions, leading to improved weight management, energy levels, and symptom control.
• Represents the organization in Eastern region meetings, product trainings, and protocol sessions, supporting alignment of nutrition strategies across teams.
• Supports product development, planning, and reporting processes, improving coordination and workflow efficiency by up to 30%.

Clinical Nutritionist - Freelance

(2024-03 - 2025-03)

• Provided household-level nutrition counseling and tailored diet plans to 50+ households, improving maternal and child feeding practices.
• Delivered MIYCN-aligned nutrition education sessions and webinars, reaching 100+ participants and improving nutrition knowledge outcomes.
• Conducted follow-ups for 30+ clients, tracking progress and adjusting interventions to enhance adherence and nutrition outcomes.
• Implemented behavior change communication interventions, improving adoption of recommended feeding and hygiene practices in 60% of households engaged.
• Collaborated with CHPs to strengthen continuity of care and reinforce key nutrition messages across 50+ vulnerable households.

Clinical Nutrition Officer Attaché - Annex Level 4 Hospital, Nakuru - Nakuru, Kenya

(2023-05 - 2023-09)

• Conducted nutritional assessments and developed individualized dietary interventions for 50+ patients, improving clinical nutrition outcomes.
• Identified and managed SAM/MAM cases using MUAC, BMI-for-age, and diagnostic tools, supporting OTP and inpatient therapeutic care (ITP).
• Supported multidisciplinary healthcare teams in managing patient nutrition care, contributing to improved treatment adherence and recovery outcomes.
• Facilitated patient and caregiver nutrition education sessions, improving understanding of dietary practices and therapeutic feeding protocols.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted nutrition care plans for 30+ cases, ensuring timely and effective clinical intervention.

Clinical Nutritionist Attaché - Nakuru Level 5 Teaching and Referral Hospital - Nakuru, Kenya

(2021-05 - 2021-09)

• Assisted in patient dietary management across diverse clinical conditions.
• Collaborated with senior nutritionists to implement nutritional care plans.
• Provided support in clinical documentation and dietary monitoring.

Bachelor of Science - Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics - Egerton University (2019-09 - 2023-06)