Olivia Maina

To apply my expertise in clinical nutrition, food science, and public health to improve individual and community well-being through evidence-based dietary interventions and education. With over 7 years of experience in clinical nutrition, lecturing, and research, I am committed to designing and implementing tailored nutrition programs that address malnutrition, chronic diseases, and food security challenges. My goal is to collaborate with healthcare and community organizations to promote sustainable nutrition practices, enhance patient outcomes, and empower individuals to make informed dietary choices.

Through my dedication to innovation, mentorship, and advocacy, I aim to contribute to a healthier, more food-secure society.

Nutrition Professional - Goodlife Pharmacy Limited

(2024-08 - 2025-07)

• Successfully provided dietary services by the company guidelines
• Provided nutritional health education and demonstration to patients while counseling those with specific nutrition needs

Nutrition Lecturer - East Africa Institute of Certified Studies

(2021-08 - 2024-07)

• Prepared schemes of work, lecture notes, and lesson plans
• Delivered nutrition lectures to students
• Examined and assessed students on attachment

Clinical Nutritionist - Kakamega County General Teaching and Referral Hospital

(2018-01 - 2021-07)

• Conducted nutrition care process for patients
• Managed monthly nutrition data and reporting using MOH reporting tools
• Conducted monthly nutrition data review for accountability of nutrition commodities
• Managed malnutrition cases
• Prepared meal plans for individual clients with different conditions
• Provided continuous nutrition education and mentorship of students on attachment
• Prescribed and administered parenteral and enteral feeds
• Monitored and administered nutrition program supplies
• Provided supplements to patients with malnutrition

Assistant - Kakamega County General Teaching and Referral Hospital

(2016-10 - 2016-12)

• Identified eligible participants (children below 5 years)
• Took anthropometric measurement

Nutrition Attaché - Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital

(2014-05 - 2014-07)

• Conducted nutrition assessment, counseling, and education to patients with chronic diseases such as HIV, TB, diabetes, and hypertension
• Management of moderate and severe malnutrition
• Implementation of maternal, infant and young child feeding in the hospital

Master of Science - Health Economics and Policy - University of Nairobi (2021-09)

Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Nutrition - University of Eldoret (2012 - 2017)