Fatuma Kassim Harun
Nairobi
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable nutrition and dietetics professional with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and the growth of the dietetics field. Four years of clinical experience have honed skills as a skilled dietitian, especially in nutrition support. Membership in the Kenya Nutritionist and Dietitians Institute (KNDI) demonstrates dedication to staying current with industry standards and best practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Officer
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Under Nairobi County.
09.2020 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with community health promoters to implement child nutrition initiatives.
- Managed special diet requirements for medical conditions such as diabetes, TB, HIV/AIDS, and hypertension.
- Directed inpatient and outpatient care for severe malnutrition in children under five based on MSF guidelines.
- Ensured appropriate delivery of key nutritional information to target groups.
- Directed activities of healthcare staff aligned with specific nutrition targets at assigned locations.
- Counseled patients with various medical conditions in the Comprehensive Care Clinic on nutrition.
- Plan and conduct annual health and nutrition surveys with other stakeholders in the camp.
- Implement and supervise the supplementary feeding of the moderately malnourished under-fives
- Trained and mentored nutrition program staff and community health promoters.
Nutrition Officer
Mercy-USA for Aid and Development
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Perform assessments on food preferences and nutritional needs.
- Collaborated with nutrition cluster to optimize training materials on food hygiene and consumption practices.
- Coordinated and monitored supplementary feeding programs for moderately malnourished children under five, pregnant mothers, lactating women and individuals with medical conditions.
- Implementing BSFP activities to ensure success.
- Conducted educational programs to enhance knowledge in Growth Monitoring Promotion, IMAM and MIYCN.
- Representing Mercy-USA in Coordination of meetings with stakeholders and other Nutrition/Health related forums
- Designed and delivered nutrition-focused content effectively to intended audiences.
- Documented insights on challenges, lessons learned, and behavior adaptations during feeding program implementation.
- Executed various tasks delegated by the Program Manager to support operational needs.
Nutrition Coordinator
Gedo Women Development Organization
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Optimized nutritional care plans for medically at-risk groups dealing with HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis.
- Oversaw project tasks and documented results.
- Performed food distribution with meticulous record keeping.
- Analyzed implementation feedback to highlight best practices and address challenges in Feeding Program delivery.
- Delivered educational talks on IYCF practices.
- Promoted health education focusing on dietary diversity and food preferences.
- Reported field visit challenges to team leader efficiently.
- Created detailed implementation plans for all activities.
Education
Bsc. - Nutrition and dietetics
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
NAIROBI01.2018
KCSE - KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
MOI GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2014
Diploma - Nutrition
THIKA SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE
Thika01.2013
Bachelor of Science - NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
NAIROBI12-2018
ICDL - Computer Applications
DIMA COLLEGE
Mandera01.2011
Bachelor of Science - KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
MOI GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
MANDERA12-2014
Bachelor of Science - NUTRITION
THIKA SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE
THIKA12-2013
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
ICDL
MANDERA07-2011
Skills
- Skilled in Cross-Cultural Negotiation
- Maternal and Child Health Program Experience
- Examination Coordination Skills
- Self-Assessment in Dietetics
- Programme Activity Organization
- Public Health and Nutrition Knowledge
- Recruitment and Coaching Expertise
- SOP Execution Expertise
- Performance Target Development
Accomplishments
Registered Nutrition with Kenya Nutritionist and dietetics institute
REFERENCES
Mr. Mohamed Abdille Noor
Health Project Manager
Mercy-USA for Aid and Development
Email: mnoor@mercyusa.org
Tel: +254722110725
Deka Musa
Admin/Finance Manager
SEDHURO
Email: dekomuse@sedhuro
Tel: +254722415216
Honey Osman
Nutrition Coordinator
Mercy USA For Aid And Development
Email: hosman@mercyusa.org
Tel: +252615726500
Languages
Somali
Native language
Swahili
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Nutrition Officer
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Under Nairobi County.
09.2020 - 11.2024
Nutrition Officer
Mercy-USA for Aid and Development
10.2018 - 09.2020
Nutrition Coordinator
Gedo Women Development Organization
07.2017 - 10.2018
Bsc. - Nutrition and dietetics
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
KCSE - KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
MOI GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
Diploma - Nutrition
THIKA SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE
Bachelor of Science - NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA
ICDL - Computer Applications
DIMA COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
MOI GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL
Bachelor of Science - NUTRITION
THIKA SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
ICDL
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