Fatuma Abdi Mahamud
Nutritionist
Nairobi,30
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nutrition Specialist
Rural Agency for Community Development & Assistance (RACIDA)
Nairobi, Kenya
02.2015 - Current
- Researched nutrition education methods and developed effective education programs and services.
- Participated in nutrition education classes for area schools to educate students on planning and preparing healthy meals.
- Especially adept at crafting tailored menus focused on individual health requirements.
- Researched and formulated health enhancement plans for specific illness sufferers.
- Designed and assembled promotional tools for use at community health fairs to provide education on nutrition and wellness.
- Functioned as resource for community, giving presentations on nutrition and demonstrating healthy meal preparation.
- Focused nutrition programs to teach healthy lifestyles and behaviors .
- Promoted health through nutrition by teaching nutrition techniques and lifestyles to small groups.
- Designed specialized nutrition programs with regard to individual weight loss goals in conjunction with diabetes awareness.
- Created and calculated well-balanced diabetic diets, following standards established by Dietitian.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills by presenting nutritional information to individuals and small groups.
- Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
Lab Technologist
Ushirika Medical School
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping and use by other medical professionals.
- Created and prepared visual aids, manuals, and other materials used in teaching.
- Calculated, revised and verified proper enteral and parenteral feedings to meet nutritional needs.
- Referred patients to appropriate outpatient settings for additional diet education and support.
- Provided appropriate follow-up according to patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
- Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, tube feeding management, failure to thrive and feeding dysfunction.
Lab Technologist Officer
Ministry of Health - Kenya National Micronutrient Survey
Nairobi, Nairobi
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
- Performed and documented hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids for detection and identification of communicable and other diseases.
Lab Technologist
Ministry of Health - Kenya Demographic Health Survey
Nairobi, Nairobi
12.2009 - 12.2010
- Acquiring consent for blood draw
- Sample collection
- Sample processing
- Transporting the sample to the lab
- HIV/ AIDS Testing
- Preparation of Dry Blood spots
Lab Technologist
Ministry of Health - Kenya AIDS Indicator Survey
Nairobi, Nairobi
04.2007 - 12.2009
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information internal and other regulatory standards.
- Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wajir Girls Sec School
Wajir, Kenya 01.1994 - 12.1997
Diploma - Lab Technology
Kenya Medical Training College
Nairobi 09.2004 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Kenya Methodist University
Nairobi 09.2012 - 12.2015
Skills
Public Health
undefinedTimeline
Nutrition Specialist
Rural Agency for Community Development & Assistance (RACIDA)
02.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Kenya Methodist University
09.2012 - 12.2015
Lab Technologist
Ushirika Medical School
01.2012 - 12.2014
Lab Technologist Officer
Ministry of Health - Kenya National Micronutrient Survey
01.2011 - 11.2012
Lab Technologist
Ministry of Health - Kenya Demographic Health Survey
12.2009 - 12.2010
Lab Technologist
Ministry of Health - Kenya AIDS Indicator Survey
04.2007 - 12.2009
Diploma - Lab Technology
Kenya Medical Training College
09.2004 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
Wajir Girls Sec School
01.1994 - 12.1997
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