POLLYCARP MBAABU MWOBI
P.O BOX, ** NGONG HILLS, KENYA
CELL: 079*******/070*-******
Email: **************@*****.***
Date: 25th/FEB/2022
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
SAVE THE CHILDREN
RE: NUTRITION OFFICER
I am writing to express my interest in the above mentioned position in your organization. I am a proficient Nutritionist with 5years experience, fast learner, team player, God fearing and very organized. I have enclosed my CV and would be grateful if you consider my application.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Pollycarp Mwobi
POLLYCARP MBAABU MWOBI
**************@*****.*** /99Ngong Hills/+254*********
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 23rd march 1989
Nationality: Kenyan
Marital status: Married
PERSONAL STATEMENT
A dynamic professional with extensive knowledge in; clinical nutrition, Community nutrition, Community development, Social work, Counseling, research, Administration as well as proven ability in Leadership and Training. Innovative, visionary, empathetic, goal oriented, talented communicator, a team builder and can work in any part of the country.
CAREER OBJECTIVES
To serve humanity in any organization where my qualifications, abilities and work experience would be an asset to the organization.
To develop skills and knowledge in a challenging environment for the betterment of the organization’s growth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced skills in Computer applications
Highly skilled in: team leadership, M&E, Project Management, Coaching and Training.
Skilled experience on clinical and community nutrition
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016 TO NOVEMBER 2019: NUTRITION MENTOR APHIA PLUS IN KAJIADO NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA.
Ensuring integration of nutrition services in various clinics with particular reference to MNCH programs, child survival and integration into T.B and HIV&AIDS interventions.
Actively participating in the facility supervision.
Capturing, updating existing data and giving summaries for nutrition services in line with the HMIS and the CHANIS-ensuring active growth monitoring in the CWC, maternal nutrition incorporated in the ANC, FP and post-natal clinics.
Supporting micronutrient supplementation, deworming and reporting in the DHIS.
Providing nutrition updates to clinical and program staff.
Developing and ensure integration of nutrition activities in the facility work plan
Implementing comprehensive MIYCN program with strong behavior change.
Supporting development of clear nutritional referrals and linkage systems within the different departments in the healthy facility.
Ensuring the establishment of nutrition indicators monitoring and evaluation systems within the healthy facility.
Writing weekly, biweekly report and monthly reports to the program officer
SEP. 2015 – JAN 2016: LEA TOTO A USAIDPROGRAM- KIBERA-KENYA
Nutrition management of HIV/AIDS and other opportunistic infections
Nutrition assessment of clients and planning for nutrition interventions
Research on Dietary practices, Health and Nutritional status of HIV/AIDS infected children in Kibera slum, Nairobi.
Implementation of supplementary feeding programs and outpatient therapeutic feeding program using the community based approach
Managing patients with acute malnutrition and moderate malnutrition, and following up on them through OTP and SFP program
Undertaking home visits to check on clients progress and check on the outcome of nutrition intervention
Educating clients on importance of water treatment and hand washing
PMTCT and IYCF counseling, training and nutrition education
Preparing monthly reports and forwarding them to stakeholders like USAID, Concern worldwide
Monitoring:
Ensuring children in feeding programs receive routine and systematic treatment
Following up of children referred from stabilization centers
Monitoring of beneficiaries in feeding programs to ensure efficient weight gain
Reporting:
Following program reporting protocols according to both Lea Toto and USAID guidelines and submit reports to the nutrition manager in time.
Preparation of progress reports, stocks and program reports according to USAID, UNICEF and Lea Toto.
Supporting in other project activities as guided by the supervisor.
MAY2015 - TO AUG 2015: KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
Nutrition care process of patients by assessing patients’ nutritional status, planning the nutrition care, implementing and evaluation of the care
Ante-natal and post natal nutrition education at the ante-natal care and MCH
Ante-natal and post natal nutrition education in the context of HIV/AIDS with emphasis on prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT)
Data collection.
Research on causes of Rickets to children aged 0-59 months in Nairobi County.
Research on teenage dietary habits and nutritional knowledge.
Growth monitoring of under-fives in the MCH and providing Nutrition counseling to parents and caretakers on ideal locally available food based on age
Nutrition care for HIV patients attending comprehensive care clinic (CCC) and TB clinic
Carrying out nutrition intervention, micronutrients supplementation and Infant and Young Feeding Practices to the beneficiaries in MCH
Management of acute and moderately malnutrition as inpatients and out patient
Prescription of supplementary foods to patients who are malnourished
Diet modification for the inpatients personalized towards individual needs and ensuring delivery of appropriate needs
Preparing feeding regimes for Nasogastric feeding, Enteral feeding and Parenteral nutrition for in-patients in the wards and intensive care unit(ICU)
Therapeutic nutrition counseling based on specific individuals
Giving health talks at various clinics in the hospital geared towards positive dietary and behavioral change
Participated in preparation and serving of therapeutic diets in the specialized kitchen
Compiling reports and preparation of monthly stock summary to relevant stakeholders like USAID and The Ministry Of Public Health
.
SEP 2014-OCT 2014 CONSOLATA MISSION HOSPITAL- MERU
Educating mothers in the maternity wing and MCH on importance of exclusive breast feeding and demonstrating on good breast attachment
Assessing and giving health education to patients with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, gastritis, cancer and obesity
Managing in-patient with nutrition disorders and giving them nutrition education
Growth monitoring of under-fives in the MCH
Nutrition care for HIV patients attending comprehensive care clinic (CCC)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
July 30th 2016: KNDI Dietitians Professional examinations
May2013-Dec2015:Kenyatta University:DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION AND HEALTH.
Feb2011-Nov2011:Muutiokiama secondary school: K.C.S.E.
1996-2004:Joseph Kang’ethe primary school: K.C.P.E.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCE
Empathetic and enthusiastic personality, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Skilled Nutrition management of ICU patients.
Project monitoring evaluation.
Team player and resourceful in working with people of diverse backgrounds.
Intensive knowledge in planning and customer service operations
Presentation and training.
Research and data collection.
Team management, team building and leadership.
Highly skilled in Team Leadership, M&E, Project Management, Research work, Coaching and Training /Courses: Prevention of child transmission of HIV, HIV/AIDS management, Hypertension management, Diabetes management, Cancer management, First aid training
TRAININGS ATTENDED
(2016)Maternal infant young child nutrition (MIYCN)
(2016)High impact nutrition intervention (HINI)
(2016)Nutrition and HIV
RESPONSIBILITIES HELD
Nutrition class representative Kenyatta University 2013-2014.
Basketball captain Mikumbune secondary school 2009-2010.
Debate captain Mikumbune secondary school 2009-2010.
Secretary Young Christian society (YCS)Mikumbune secondary school 2009-2010
YCS Secretary Nkuene Zone 2009-2010.
REFEREES
ESTHER ACHAR
TECHNICAL OFFICER NUTRITION
APHIA PLUS RIFT VALLEY
EMAIL: ***********@*****.***
CELL: 072*******/071*******
ALICE NJERI MWAURA
PMTCT OFFICER-LOWER EASTERN
P.O BOX 6325-00100
EMAIL:*******@********.***
CELL: +254********
BEATRICE TUM
SENIOR NUTRITION OFFICER-PEADIATRICS
KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
P.O BOX 20723, KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL
EMAIL: **********@*****.***
CELL: +254*********