ROSE KANGETHE
Registered Clinical Nutritionist
Limuru,13
Summary
Self-driven Registered Clinical Nutritionist with extensive experience in nutrition screening and intervention. Skilled in report writing and compiling, diet planning, nutrition education and counselling. Passionate for nutrition health with commendable performance, have practiced in health facilities and research institutes such as KEMRI WELL-COME TRUST. Co-Founder of the initiative "Nutritionist on Call" dedicated to scaling up nutrition efforts, contributing to ending hunger, achieving food security and improving nutrition. (SDG Goal 2).
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Co-Founder and Lead Nutritionist
Nutritionist On Call Initiative
1 2019 - Current
- Engage with individuals, families, and communities to address nutrition challenges and raise awareness.
- Assess clients' nutritional and health status to prescribe appropriate dietary and exercise plans.
- Monitor client progress and adjust nutrition plan as needed, ensuring optimal results and satisfaction.
- Manage multiple nutritional education programs to increase nutrition knowledge, resulting in improved dietary practices.
- Educate individuals, families, and small groups on creating kitchen gardening, helping households to achieve food security.
- Coach individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary practices.
- Promote weight management success among clients by providing ongoing support, education, and motivation throughout their journey.
- Refer patients to appropriate outpatient settings for additional diet education and support.
Online Entrepreneur in Fashion Industry Specialized With Ladies Clothing
IG Sisters closet 254
01.2021 - Current
- Assist customers with selecting clothing items, fitting, and locating sizes based on individual needs.
- Manage approximately 30 incoming calls per day from customers.
- Resolve customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Contribute to sales growth by up-selling products based on individual customer requirements.
- Follow up after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve service concerns.
- Developed a loyal customer base by providing excellent customer service.
- Evaluated sales data to identify trends and best-selling items, informing stock ordering and display decisions.
Research Assistant & Data Entry Clerk
KEMRI Wellcome Trust
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Contributed to the 'Role of Nurses in the Delivery of Quality Care' study.
- Managed and entered critical research data with precision and adherence to protocols.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
- Maintained up-to-date data records of research activities and results for future reference.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.
- Maintained efficient communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Utilized statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets.
Clinical Nutritionist Intern
Kiambu Level 5 Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments, contributing to accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
- Gained hand on experience on Setting up nutrition records and report compiling dietetic data.
- Developed and implemented individualized therapeutic diet plans for over 100 inpatients and outpatients, leading to improved patient health outcomes.
- Conducted nutrition education on the long-term health benefits of balanced diets and exercise programs.
- Meal preparation and serving supervision for over 200 inpatients.
- Created educational materials on nutrition behavior change, effectively disseminating information to patients and healthcare staff.
- Mentored junior nutritionists and dietetic interns, fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal nutritional care for patients.
- Delivered presentations at conferences and workshops, sharing industry knowledge and best practices with fellow professionals.
- 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.
- Provided appropriate follow-up according to the patient's individual treatment goals and referred patients to outpatient and community services as appropriate.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.
- Monitored patient progress and documented nutritional information in patient charts and records.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Calculated, revised and verified proper enteral and parenteral feedings to meet nutritional needs.
Clinical Nutrition Attachment
Kapenguria Level 5 Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Conducted community outreach, workshops, and seminars, educating parents on healthy dietary behaviors, reducing malnutrition rates.
- Micro-nutrient supplementation for children under 5.
- Managed over 15 inpatient cases of malnourished children, improving health.
- Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
Education
Master Degree of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics -
Kenyatta University
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Mount Kenya University
Thika, Kenya 05.2014 - 04.2016
Diploma in Clinical and Community Nutrition - undefined
Mount Kenya University
09.2011 - 04.2014
Computer Application course - undefined
Central Business School
01.2011 - 04.2011
Secondary education - undefined
Mai-mahiu secondary school
01.2009 - 11.2010
Primary education - undefined
Ngewa primary school
01.1997 - 11.2004
Skills
Proficient communication skills
Responsibilitiesandawards
- Certificate in good practice (GCP) by KEMRI WELLCOME TRUST in 2019
- Certificate in training on gender and sexuality diversity 2018 June
- FIRST AID certificate by RED CROSS Kenya
- Certificate of conference attendance by IUCC on "optimal public health nutrition for realization of Kenya vision 2030"
- Certificate of Data analysis for nutritionists Spss20, nutritional survey mobile technology (Magpi & ODK)
- Computer training
References
- Patrick Wanjohi: Nutritionist, Kiambu level 5, +254 727 246 803, 19wanjohi@gmail.com
- George Serem: Study coordinator, Kemri Wellcome Trust, +254 711 889 383, gserem@kemriwellcome.com
- Willy Kiboi: Lecturer, Mount Kenya University, +254 722 882 225, kiboiwilly@gmail.com
learning new things
Everyday is a learning day,knowledge is power.
Timeline
Online Entrepreneur in Fashion Industry Specialized With Ladies Clothing
IG Sisters closet 254
01.2021 - Current
Research Assistant & Data Entry Clerk
KEMRI Wellcome Trust
11.2019 - 04.2020
Master Degree of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics -
Kenyatta University
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Nutritionist Intern
Kiambu Level 5 Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
Clinical Nutrition Attachment
Kapenguria Level 5 Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition And Dietetics
Mount Kenya University
05.2014 - 04.2016
Diploma in Clinical and Community Nutrition - undefined
Mount Kenya University
09.2011 - 04.2014
Computer Application course - undefined
Central Business School
01.2011 - 04.2011
Secondary education - undefined
Mai-mahiu secondary school
01.2009 - 11.2010
Primary education - undefined
Ngewa primary school
01.1997 - 11.2004
Co-Founder and Lead Nutritionist
Nutritionist On Call Initiative
1 2019 - Current
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