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Maureen Waithira

@maureenwaithira

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Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist driving evidence-informed, human-centered nutrition programs.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek mission-driven roles where I can apply clinical nutrition and public-health programme expertise to deliver evidence-based, human-centered interventions and measurable outcomes.

I am an experienced Registered Dietitian and Clinical Nutritionist with over four years coordinating community-based public health and nutrition programmes across government, NGO, and UN-supported settings. I specialize in reproductive and pregnancy health, integrative nutrition, and lifestyle counselling, having delivered structured private-practice care and managed county-wide interventions that supported rehabilitation of 600+ children and strengthened food security for 200+ vulnerable households.

I bring strong skills in programme planning, quality assurance, M&E, and budget management, paired with hands-on clinical experience in IMAM, MIYCN, therapeutic feeding, and management of chronic and reproductive health conditions such as PCOS and thyroid disorders. I am committed to human-centered care, evidence-informed practice, and independent critical thinking to optimize member experiences within mission-driven organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Nutrition Officer

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Strategies for Northern Development

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year)

Coordinated county-wide public health and nutrition programmes, leading planning and quality assurance initiatives that supported rehabilitation of 600+ children and integrated nutrition-sensitive livelihood interventions for 200+ vulnerable households.

Program Management Quality Assurance M&E Budget Management Food Security

Clinical Nutritionist

Freelance

Apr 2024 - Dec 2024 (8 months)

Delivered private practice nutrition support and virtual consultations to 80+ clients focusing on reproductive and pregnancy health, PCOS, endometriosis, and thyroid conditions to optimize clinical outcomes.

Reproductive Health Telehealth

Nutrition Intern

World Food Programme

Aug 2023 - Apr 2024 (8 months)

Assisted coordination of national public health and nutrition programmes, supported joint field monitoring with county health officials, and contributed to donor reports and quality assurance initiatives.

Reporting M&E Clinical Guidelines Quality Assurance Data Analysis

Clinical Nutrition Intern

Thika Level 5 Hospital

Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 (4 months)

Implemented IMAM and MIYCN programs, provided therapeutic and holistic nutritional support to malnourished patients, supervised feeding programs, and delivered community nutrition education and prenatal/postpartum workshops.

Imam IMAM MIYCN Patient Education

Clinical Nutrition Attachee

Thika Level 5 Hospital

Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)

Provided medical nutrition therapy and lifestyle counseling, collaborated with medical teams to develop care plans, and evaluated nutrition interventions to improve patient outcomes.

Patient Counseling

Clinical Nutrition Attachee

Ruiru Level 4 Hospital

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021 (3 months)

Assisted implementation of nutrition programs, conducted nutritional assessments, participated in community outreach, and developed educational materials to promote reproductive and public health nutrition.

Nutrition Assessments Community Outreach Health Education Implementation

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Suffolk

Master of Science, Public Health

Currently enrolled in a Master of Science program in Public Health focused on population health, program coordination, and evidence-informed interventions.

Kenyatta University

Bachelor of Science, Food, Nutrition and Dietetics

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics with training in clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and program implementation.