MANASSEH MUTWIRI MUROKI
Mombasa
Summary
Dynamic clinical nutrition professional with extensive expertise in dietary assessment, meal planning, and patient education. Proven success in collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop tailored nutrition plans that promote optimal health outcomes. Recognized for adaptability to changing needs while consistently prioritizing measurable results. Proficient in nutritional counseling, clinical assessments, and patient-centered care, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practices that enhance patient well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nutritionist Locum
Premier Hospital
Mombasa, Mombasa District, Kenya
12.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized nutrition care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate nutritional support in treatment protocols.
- Conducted patient assessments to evaluate dietary needs and preferences.
- Educated patients on nutritional guidelines and healthy eating practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized nutrition plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Spearheaded community-based initiatives promoting healthy eating habits as preventive measures against lifestyle-related diseases.
- Managed complex caseloads involving critical care patients, providing timely interventions that supported recovery efforts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Assessed clients' nutritional and health statuses to prescribe appropriate eating and exercise plans.
- Counseled clients on nutrition issues such as obesity, eating disorders, tube feeding management, failure to thrive and feeding dysfunction.
Clinical Nutritionist Locum
Aga Khan Hospital
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Assessed individual dietary needs and crafted customized nutrition plans, enhancing overall patient health and adherence to dietary guidelines.
- Coordinated efforts with multidisciplinary teams to optimize strategies for patient care and improve overall service delivery.
- Analyzed individual dietary needs through nutrition assessments to formulate targeted intervention strategies.
- Provided training and support to junior staff on evidence-based nutrition practices, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline nutritional services and enhance patient satisfaction levels.
- Analyzed clinical data to track patient progress and adjust nutrition plans accordingly for optimal results.
- Educated patients on nutritional principles through workshops and one-on-one consultations, promoting healthier lifestyle choices.
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments, contributing to accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
- Achieved successful weight loss results for obese clients through tailored nutritional guidance coupled with motivational counseling sessions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with personalized meal plans and ongoing support throughout their treatment journey.
- Educated patients on the importance of proper nutrition in managing chronic conditions, empowering them to make healthier choices.
- Maximized departmental efficiency through regular audits of inventory levels, ensuring that essential nutritional supplements were always available for patients in need.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate nutritional support in treatment protocols.
- Developed individualized nutrition care plans for diverse patient populations.
Community Nutritionist
State House Dispensary, Mombasa
Mombasa
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Duties
- Triage patients coming to the clinic and calculate Body Mass Index and Weight for Height Z-score for those under five years.
- Nutrition counseling to TB, PLWHV, SAM, MAM, overweight and obese, and disease-specific patients/clients referred for nutrition review.
- Nutrition supplementation of SAM and MAM under five years according to WHO guidelines
- Documentation and Data Summary every Month in MOH booklets TB4 and patient books
- Nutrition education every morning for clients who have come to the clinic
- Monitoring and evaluation of patients who come for follow-up and default attending the FbP clinic
- Community outreach to identify malnourished children and TB patients, and nutrition screening for the community
- Patient tracking of defaulters attending FbP clinic
- Conducted workshops on nutritional education, promoting healthy lifestyle choices among clients.
- Analyzed dietary data to identify trends and recommend improvements for community health initiatives.
- Led community outreach programs focused on nutrition awareness and preventive health measures.
- Assessed the nutritional needs of special populations, such as pregnant women or older adults, and provided tailored recommendations for optimal health maintenance.
Nutrition Officer
Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Duties
- Management and coordination of nutrition-related projects and interventions.
- Supportive personnel management and team building. Determining diet restrictions for each patient/client.
- Meal planning and developing disease-specific diet plans for healthy and sick patients.
- Digital literacy, i.e., preparation of PowerPoint presentations and reports for nutrition practice.
- Nutrition counseling and education based on disease-specific approaches.
- Dietary management of SAM patients following WHO IMAM guidelines.
- Community outreaches by following CMAM guidelines. Strong community nutrition experience.
- Dispensing services based on the nutrition care process, i.e., assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Organizing clinic days that offer nutrition education on mother, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN).
- Implementing MIYCN programs with strong Behavior Change Communication (BCC) and Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI)/Baby-Friendly Community Initiative (BFCI) approaches.
- Nutrition supplementation of children under 5 with vitamin A and zinc as per the National Micronutrient Deficiency Control (NMDC) guidelines.
- Modifying recipes to suit patients’ needs and requirements.
- Enhance the integration of nutrition activities with other health programs.
- Ensure timely reporting of monthly and annual program reports within set deadlines.
- Attending and participating in key calendar events and campaigns that contribute to the maternal and child health, wellness, and nutritional well-being of the general population.
- Offering support to the head of the nutritional department by requesting store-in commodities, managing stock, and ensuring accountability of the stocks.
- Carrying out other tasks as requested by the head of the department, like training, resource mobilization, representation, and partnerships.
- Program planning to increase food availability in insecure contexts, e.g., relief food for PLWH.
Clinical Internship
Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital
Mombasa, Mombasa District, Kenya
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted teams in completing projects on schedule and within budget. Supported project coordination efforts to enhance team collaboration. Contributed to problem-solving initiatives to improve workflow efficiency.
- Managed supervision and coordination of attaches and students to enhance practical learning experiences.
- Oversaw meal preparation and dietary adjustments in therapeutic kitchen to support nutritional therapy.
- Facilitated nutrition education sessions and counseling for inpatients and outpatients to promote healthy dietary practices.
- Implemented nutrition supplementation strategies to support patient health in ward and FBP clinic operations.
- Systematically recorded patient information and generated reports for inclusion in medical files and Ministry of Health registers.
- Participated in and conducted presentations aimed at advancing continuous education in medical and nutritional practices.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Attachment
Thika Level 5 Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Skills acquired
- Nutrition management of patients with different conditions who were admitted or came to outpatient clinics
- Nutrition education and counseling during clinic days, and also when reviewing patients in the wards
- Documentation and report writing in patient files and MOH books
- Diet modification and diet preparation in the Therapeutic kitchen
- Nutrition supplementation both at the FBP clinic and in the wards, with various supplements available in the Hospital
- Monitoring and evaluation follow-up for patients, both inpatient and outpatient
- Meal planning and menu preparation for patients according to their requirements.
Attachment
Provide International Korogocho
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Skills acquired
- Nutrition education and counseling for both mother and child attending clinic days and FBP.
- Documentation and report writing in both patients' and MOH registers.
- Nutrition supplementation to pregnant and under-five children with RUTF, RUSF
- Community outreach to identify SAM and MAM children in the area and enroll them in the FBP program
Education
Njia Boys' Secondary School
Meru, Kenya01-2014
International Computer Driving License - Information And Communication Technology
Data Network Solutions Institute
Mombasa, Mombasa District, Kenya07-2015
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Njia Boys' Secondary School
Meru, Kenya01-2014
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Primary School
Saint Augustine’s Preparatory School
Mombasa, Mombasa District, Kenya01-2009
Skills
- Experienced with Microsoft Office suite functionalities
- Skilled in verbal and written communication in English and Swahili
- Specialized in nutritional support therapy
- Dietary intervention strategies
- Wellness advocacy
- Enteral nutrition therapy
- Weekly meal organization
- Comprehensive diabetes education
- Health guidance for patients
- Nutrition support
- Behavior change techniques
- Health research
- Pediatric dietary knowledge
- Weight loss strategies
- Cardiovascular wellness
- Licensed dietitian in Mombasa Kenya
Certification
Completed an INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER DRIVING LICENCE.
PERSONAL DETAILS
English and Kiswahili (Both written and spoken.)
Timeline
Clinical Nutritionist Locum
Premier Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Clinical Nutritionist Locum
Aga Khan Hospital
02.2025 - 06.2025
Community Nutritionist
State House Dispensary, Mombasa
06.2024 - 02.2025
Nutrition Officer
Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital
03.2020 - 05.2023
Clinical Internship
Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Attachment
Thika Level 5 Hospital
05.2019 - 07.2019
Attachment
Provide International Korogocho
05.2017 - 07.2017
Njia Boys' Secondary School
International Computer Driving License - Information And Communication Technology
Data Network Solutions Institute
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Njia Boys' Secondary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education - Primary School
Saint Augustine’s Preparatory School
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent team player
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent researcher
- Critical thinker and problem solver
- Reliable
- Honest
- Integral
- Just, fair, and equal
- Accountable
- Responsible
- Self-driven
- Able to work under minimal supervision