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Ruth Waithira

@ruthwaithira

Public Health Nutritionist and qualitative research specialist translating research insights into action across global health programs.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking roles where I can lead qualitative and mixed-method nutrition research, engage stakeholders, and turn insights into practical program design, policy briefs, and monitoring guidance within global health and nutrition initiatives.

I’m a Public Health Nutritionist and qualitative research specialist with 5 years of experience designing and conducting qualitative and mixed-method research in global health and nutrition programs. I use interviews, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews to understand nutrition and health behaviors, then translate qualitative insights into actionable recommendations for program design, policy development, and health system strengthening.

I’ve collaborated with UNICEF, USAID, and global NGOs to generate evidence for large-scale interventions across multiple countries, including adolescent nutrition, wasting prevention monitoring, and food fortification landscape analysis across 18 countries. Alongside my research work, I bring a strong clinical and community nutrition background—conducting nutrition assessments, counseling, meal planning, and nutrition care process follow-up—so findings connect directly to real-world patient and community needs.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Clinical Nutritionist Intern

Kiambu Level 5 Hospital

Mar 2022 - Dec 2022 (9 months)

Planned and implemented the nutrition care process for inpatient and outpatient clients and conducted community assessments during outreaches to inform household food security and dietary diversity needs. Delivered micronutrient deficiency outreach (Vitamin A supplementation) and mentored and supervised 30 attachment students in the nutrition department.

Nutrition Care Process Nutrition Assessments Community Outreach Diet Quality Assessment Vitamin A Supplementation Meal Planning Patient Counseling Monitoring and Evaluation Mentorship

Clinical Nutritionist Attache’

Embu Level 5 Hospital

Nov 2020 - Feb 2021 (3 months)

Conducted nutritional assessments for inpatients and outpatients and developed individualized meal plans for chronic illness management, including diabetes. Assisted with monitoring of patients on parenteral nutrition (under supervision) and provided counseling to patients and caregivers on healthy diets and lifestyle modifications.

Nutrition Assessments Outpatient Nutrition Meal Planning Parenteral Nutrition Monitoring Patient Counseling