Salvo Ngasike

Dedicated Nutrition and Dietetics professional with a Diploma from African Institute Training College and hands-on field experience across clinical, community, and research settings in Turkana County. Practical background includes nutrition volunteer work at Kaikor Sub-County Hospital, SMART and SQUEAC survey implementation, community programme facilitation under USAID Nawiri RTI, and research and enumeration roles in resilience monitoring surveys. Competent in anthropometric assessment, growth monitoring, maternal and child health nutrition education, nutrition counselling, and data collection using KoboCollect.

Survey Enumerator - Asegis CBO

(2025-01)

• Conducted household-level surveys using structured questionnaires and KoboCollect, ensuring accurate and complete data capture.
• Identified and interviewed targeted respondents, maintaining high response rates and adherence to survey protocols.
• Reviewed and submitted completed data daily, following up on inconsistencies and errors to maintain data quality.
• Coordinated with supervisors and field teams to ensure survey activities were completed on schedule.

Research Assistant - Resilience Monitoring Survey

(2025-01)

• Assisted in the design and implementation of resilience monitoring data collection tools and field procedures.
• Conducted household interviews and focus group discussions, gathering qualitative and quantitative data from target communities.
• Ensured adherence to ethical data collection standards and maintained confidentiality of respondent information.
• Contributed to data cleaning, verification, and preparation of field reports for submission to the research team.

Nutrition Survey Assistant — SMART & SQUEAC - Turkana County, Kenya - Turkana County, Kenya

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Implemented SMART (Standardized Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transitions) and SQUEAC (Semi-Quantitative Evaluation of Access and Coverage) surveys in assigned areas.
• Conducted anthropometric measurements including MUAC, height, weight, and edema assessments for children under five and pregnant and lactating women.
• Collected household-level nutrition and food security data using KoboCollect, maintaining accuracy and completeness throughout.
• Participated in daily data review sessions, correcting errors and ensuring readiness for supervisor verification.

Nutrition Volunteer - Kaikor Sub-County Hospital

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

• Supported clinical nutrition staff in delivering inpatient therapeutic nutrition care and supplementary feeding programmes.
• Conducted nutrition-focused physical examinations and assisted in growth monitoring and promotion activities.
• Provided nutrition counselling and health education to mothers, caregivers, and patients on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices.
• Maintained patient records and nutrition registers, contributing to accurate documentation for programme reporting.

Programme Facilitator - USAID Nawiri — RTI International - Turkana County

• Facilitated youth and parenting group sessions as part of the USAID Nawiri resilience and nutrition programme.
• Conducted community education sessions on nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and child-sensitive social protection.
• Led focus group discussions with community members to assess programme reach and gather participant feedback.
• Promoted literacy and numeracy programmes within target communities, supporting holistic household resilience.
• Documented session attendance, activities, and outcomes for reporting to programme supervisors.

Diploma - Nutrition and Dietetics - African Institute Training College (2020-01 - 2023-12)

Certificate - Nutrition and Dietetics - African Institute Training College (2019-01 - 2020-12)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Lodwar Boys Secondary School (2014-01 - 2018-12)