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ISAKO BAGAJO YATTANI

Marsabit County

Summary

Accomplished Nutrition Officer, excelling in nutrition program implementation and stakeholder engagement. Enhanced healthcare worker capacity, improving service utilization by 30%. Proficient in data-driven decision-making and cross-cultural collaboration, driving impactful health interventions in resource-limited settings. Recognized for leadership and adaptability, fostering sustainable community health improvements.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Officer - Health and Nutrition, NAWIRI Project

Caritas Diocese of Marsabit
01.2022 - 03.2025
  • Oversaw the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of health and nutrition activities at the community level in the NAWIRI Project.
  • Led capacity-building initiatives for healthcare workers, CHAs, CHVs, and communities to enhance demand for and utilization of health and nutrition services.
  • Collaborated with SCHMTs to develop and implement joint work plans, ensuring integration into health systems and alignment with Ministry of Health priorities.
  • Provided technical guidance and mentorship to ensure the effective implementation of nutrition-related activities.
  • Developed nutrition interventions for early warning systems, ensuring sustainability and long-term impact.
  • Monitored and evaluated nutrition programs' effectiveness, providing regular feedback and reports based on evaluation frameworks.
  • Contributed to documentation of best practices and lessons learned from program implementation.
  • Successfully improved access to health and nutrition services, particularly in underserved and vulnerable communities.
  • Enhanced healthcare and community health workers' capacity through targeted training and mentoring, boosting service utilization.
  • Contributed to the development of early warning systems that helped predict nutrition security risks and triggered timely interventions.
  • Played a critical role in the collection and analysis of data, ensuring that program activities were aligned with health and nutrition objectives.
  • Delivered accurate and timely reports, contributing to informed decision-making and continuous improvement of project strategies.
  • Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders, including communities, county governments, and NGOs, boosting program visibility and impact.

Nutrition Field Officer

Welthungerhilfe
Marsabit
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Led and implemented health and nutrition activities within targeted communities in Marsabit.
  • Strengthened the capacity of healthcare workers, CHAs (Community Health Assistants), CHVs (Community Health Volunteers), and community members to enhance demand for and utilization of health and nutrition services.
  • Coordinated community-based nutrition assessments, including screening for malnutrition and other health conditions.
  • Prepared and submitted timely reports based on performance monitoring indicators.
  • Ensured accurate data collection for ongoing health and nutrition program evaluations.
  • Assisted in the organization and facilitation of health and nutrition awareness campaigns within the community.
  • Successfully increased the participation and engagement of local communities in health and nutrition services.
  • Contributed to improving the delivery of nutrition services by healthcare workers through capacity building and training.
  • Provided critical insights through accurate data collection, directly influencing the design of future nutrition interventions.
  • Played a key role in achieving project goals by ensuring timely and accurate reporting on health and nutrition activities.
  • Supported the overall success of health initiatives, leading to improved community health outcomes.

SQUEAC Survey Lead Enumerator

Concern Worldwide
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Led a team of enumerators to conduct door-to-door screening of children (6 to 59 months) in selected areas of North Horr Sub-County.
  • Coordinated and ensured accurate data collection for the SQUEAC survey, focusing on assessing malnutrition and other health-related indicators.
  • Managed survey logistics, including organizing teams and ensuring adherence to timelines and protocols.
  • Provided training and guidance to enumerators to ensure consistency and accuracy in data collection.
  • Worked closely with local health teams to ensure the smooth implementation of the survey.
  • Prepared daily progress reports on survey activities, ensuring all targets were met in a timely manner.
  • Successfully led the data collection for the SQUEAC survey, providing accurate information on child nutrition in the region.
  • Ensured high-quality data collection, contributing significantly to the planning of health and nutrition interventions.
  • Demonstrated leadership by training and managing the enumerator team to ensure consistency and accuracy.
  • Delivered timely and precise reports, enabling swift decision-making and adaptation of health strategies in the targeted areas.

Team Lead, SMART Survey

County Government of Marsabit, Department of Health
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Led a team of enumerators in Maikona, Illeret, and North Horr wards to conduct anthropometric assessments of children (6 to 59 months) and women of reproductive age.
  • Supervised data collection for the SMART (Standardized Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transitions) survey, ensuring accuracy in anthropometric measurements (height, weight, MUAC).
  • Coordinated survey logistics, ensuring that all activities were executed according to established protocols and timelines.
  • Administered questionnaires on household details, dietary intake, water, and sanitation practices, focusing on the nutritional status of target populations.
  • Provided training and oversight to enumerators to ensure consistent and accurate data collection.
  • Prepared and submitted progress reports on survey activities, highlighting key findings and challenges.
  • Successfully led the team to collect accurate anthropometric and nutritional data, contributing to the evaluation of the nutrition situation in the targeted wards.
  • Played a pivotal role in identifying key nutritional challenges, which informed further health interventions in the region.
  • Managed survey activities effectively, ensuring all tasks were completed within set deadlines.
  • Contributed to the success of the SMART survey, providing reliable data that influenced local health and nutrition strategies.

NAWIRI Research Assistant

Caritas Marsabit
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Assisted in the design and implementation of nutrition and health-related research activities for the NAWIRI project.
  • Conducted data collection and analysis, focusing on community health indicators, nutrition status, and the impact of nutrition interventions.
  • Supported in organizing and facilitating focus group discussions (FGDs) and key informant interviews (KIIs) to gather qualitative data on community health practices.
  • Assisted in preparing research reports and presentations, summarizing key findings and recommendations for stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with other team members and stakeholders to ensure research activities aligned with project goals and objectives.
  • Contributed to high-quality data collection, ensuring accurate and reliable information that supported the development of nutrition interventions.
  • Played a key role in identifying gaps and challenges in local nutrition programs, which informed future project planning.
  • Assisted in preparing research outputs that were presented to stakeholders, contributing to the successful implementation of the NAWIRI project.
  • Helped improve the effectiveness of community health interventions by providing valuable insights from the research data.

Volunteer Nutritionist

Malabot GoK Dispensary
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Conducted nutrition assessments, including identifying malnutrition risks and providing counseling to individuals and families.
  • Delivered nutrition education and counseling to patients, focusing on promoting healthy dietary habits and managing specific nutritional conditions.
  • Provided support in the management of various micronutrient deficiencies by advising on appropriate supplementation and food sources.
  • Conducted growth monitoring and assessment for children (0 to 59 months) to track nutritional progress.
  • Assisted in distributing nutrition-related supplements, including Vitamin A, dewormers, and micronutrient powders, in line with health protocols.
  • Helped increase awareness in the community about the importance of good nutrition and healthy dietary practices.
  • Successfully identified and provided interventions for at-risk individuals, leading to improvements in the health and nutritional status of community members.
  • Contributed to the growth and development of children through regular growth monitoring and nutritional support.
  • Ensured timely and efficient distribution of nutrition supplements, improving health outcomes in the community.

Nutrition Intern

Marsabit County Referral Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Conducted nutrition assessments for patients, focusing on identifying malnutrition and other diet-related health issues.
  • Provided counseling to patients on healthy dietary habits and managed various nutritional conditions, including undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies.
  • Took and recorded anthropometric measurements (weight, height, MUAC) for both adults and children as part of routine health assessments.
  • Assisted in growth monitoring for children (0 to 59 months) to assess and track nutritional development.
  • Administered and distributed micronutrient supplements (e.g., Vitamin A, dewormers) and therapeutic foods (e.g., RUSF, RUTF) as per medical guidelines.
  • Supported in the formulation of personalized dietary plans to help patients manage specific health conditions.
  • Contributed to the successful management of patients' nutritional conditions by offering effective dietary advice and interventions.
  • Played a crucial role in ensuring accurate anthropometric data collection, which helped in evaluating patient health status.
  • Enhanced the nutritional status of children through effective growth monitoring and timely intervention.
  • Assisted in the distribution of key nutrition supplements, ensuring patients received necessary micronutrients for improved health outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics

Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya
07-2021

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

St. Paul's Secondary School
Marsabit, Kenya
11-2014

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Malabot Primary School
11-2010

Skills

  • Nutrition Program Implementation in Arid/Semi-Arid Regions
  • Community Health Systems Strengthening
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building
  • Monitoring and Evaluation of Nutrition Interventions
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Healthcare Worker Capacity Building
  • Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM)
  • Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN)
  • Social and Behavior Change (SBC)
  • Nutrition Case Management (NCM)
  • Integrated Community Case Management (ICCM)
  • Baby-Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI)
  • Growth Monitoring and Promotion
  • SMART Survey Methodology
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Health Management Information Systems (HMIS)
  • Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Adaptability in Resource-Limited Settings
  • Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking

Certification

  • Design and Monitor Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture and Food Systems Programmes, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations eLearning Academy, Jun 2022
  • Certificate in Leadership Development and Mentorship, Kenyatta University Growing Leaders Programme, 2018
  • Certificate in Computer Packages, Thika Institute of Business Studies, 2015

References

  • Dr. Dorcus Mbithe, Chair, Department of Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics, Kenyatta University, 0728379785, kigaru.dorcus@ku.ac.ke
  • Mr. Brian Aywak, NAWIRI MEAL Manager, Caritas Diocese of Marsabit, 0719410181, aywakbrian@gmail.com
  • Mr. Kenneth Wambugu, Nutrition Technical Specialist, Concern Worldwide, 0724455138, kenneth.wambugu@concern.net

Accomplishments

  • Certificate of Recognition: Got Your Back Award by USAID Nawiri

Languages

Borana
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Swahili
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Project Officer - Health and Nutrition, NAWIRI Project

Caritas Diocese of Marsabit
01.2022 - 03.2025

Nutrition Field Officer

Welthungerhilfe
10.2021 - 12.2021

SQUEAC Survey Lead Enumerator

Concern Worldwide
08.2021 - 09.2021

Team Lead, SMART Survey

County Government of Marsabit, Department of Health
06.2021 - 07.2021

NAWIRI Research Assistant

Caritas Marsabit
02.2021 - 05.2021

Volunteer Nutritionist

Malabot GoK Dispensary
03.2020 - 11.2020

Nutrition Intern

Marsabit County Referral Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics

Kenyatta University

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -

St. Paul's Secondary School

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -

Malabot Primary School

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