Russell Munene Mutiriah

Licensed Nutrition Practitioner & Public Health Specialist

Nairobi, KE.

About

Highly skilled and licensed Nutrition Practitioner (KNDI Reg No: D/8340/26) and Public Health Specialist with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science (Cum Laude, 3.51/4.0 GPA). Expertise in designing and implementing evidence-based community health programs, notably spearheading a diabetes initiative that boosted patient outcomes by 45% and increased nutrition education access by 25%. Proven ability in multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical nutrition, and strategic program design to drive significant public health improvements.

Work

Medluxt Impex

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Nutritionist

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

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Summary

Provided comprehensive nutritional care, developing tailored plans and implementing advanced therapies to optimize patient health outcomes.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive nutritional status evaluations using anthropometry, biochemical markers, and clinical history; utilized MUST and NRS-2002 tools for high-accuracy malnutrition screening.

Developed 100+ individualized nutrition care plans for acute and chronic conditions, resulting in a 75% improvement rate in patient nutritional recovery through structured monitoring.

Formulated evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for complex pathologies, including CKD, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Oncology, and HIV, adjusting therapeutic diets based on real-time laboratory data.

Managed Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (EN/PN) for critical care patients, calculating precise macronutrient and fluid requirements while monitoring formula tolerance and metabolic complications.

Delivered targeted counseling on self-management protocols, including carbohydrate counting, renal fluid restriction, and cardiac diet adherence for both bedside and discharge transitions.

Partnered with multidisciplinary healthcare teams (physicians, pharmacists, and nurses) to integrate specialized nutrition interventions into holistic patient treatment plans in alignment with MoH guidelines.

M.P. Shah Hospital

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Nutrition & Dietetics Internship

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

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Summary

Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate nutrition interventions into patient treatment plans.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive nutrition assessments, including medical history, dietary analysis, anthropometric and biochemical data, to identify clients' nutrition risks.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams during ward rounds and case reviews to integrate nutrition interventions into overall treatment plans.

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)

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Nutrition & Dietetics Clinical Placement

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

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Summary

Provided diet counseling and education, actively contributing to patient care, quality improvement, and nutrition policy development within a clinical setting.

Highlights

Provided diet counselling to individuals and family education and groups on diet modifications, therapeutic nutrition, and lifestyle modification.

Supported long-term adherence to therapeutic diets to reduce readmissions.

Participated in ward rounds, MDT meetings, and case reviews to enhance patient care.

Documented nutrition diagnoses, interventions, and progress notes in patient charts, ensuring accurate record-keeping.

Contributed to quality improvement, infection control, and nutrition policy development initiatives.

Volunteer

Public/Community Health Volunteer

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World Humane Society

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Led community health education and outreach initiatives, driving significant improvements in health literacy and program participation.

Highlights

Conceptualized and delivered large-scale health literacy programs to 2,000+ beneficiaries, focusing on preventive care, sanitation, and disease management.

Conducted systematic household screenings and diagnostic assessments, facilitating early intervention and establishing streamlined referral pathways to local clinical facilities.

Spearheaded grassroots mobilization initiatives, driving a 40% increase in program participation by fostering trust with community leaders and stakeholders.

Orchestrated the collection, validation, and analysis of health informatics from 500+ households, providing actionable data to guide organizational policy and resource allocation.

Acted as a primary liaison between the NGO and local health authorities to align community-based initiatives with national health goals and regional development plans.

Monitored the efficacy of health interventions through follow-up visits and feedback loops, ensuring all outreach activities met rigorous NGO compliance and quality standards.

Education

Kiini High School

Chuka, Chuka, Kenya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Secondary Education Grade: C+ (Plus)

University of the People

Pasadena, California, United States of America
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Bachelor of Science Health Science Grade: 3.51/4.00

Zetech University (Formerly Zetech College)

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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Diploma Nutrition and Dietetics Grade: Credit Pass

Awards

Academic Excellence – Cum Laude (Honors)

University of the People

Awarded for maintaining a GPA of 3.51/4.00 throughout the Bachelor of Science program.

University Ambassador Recognition

University of the People

Selected as a student representative to advocate for educational accessibility and support peer engagement within the global student body.

Languages

English

Swahili

Certificates

Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCFE)

UNICEF

Quality Management (ISO 9001:2015)

Alison CPD Certified

Acute Malnutrition in Emergencies Preparedness & Response

UNICEF

GBV Risk Mitigation in Cluster Coordination

UNICEF

Licensed Nutritionist/Dietitian (Reg No: D/8340/26)

Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI)

Project Management

Polytechnic West, Open Universities

Computer Proficiency

Digiworld Computer School

Nursing and Patient Care

Alison, UK, CPD Certified

Skills

Clinical Nutrition & Patient Care

Nutrition Assessment, Diagnosis, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Intervention & Monitoring (NCP), Emergency Nutrition Support (Enteral & Parenteral), Therapeutic Menu Development, Dietary Planning, Patient Education, Nursing Process.

Public Health & Program Management

Public Health Nutrition, Program Design, Emergency Response, Nutrition Surveillance, Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E), GBV Risk Mitigation in Humanitarian Coordination, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Multidisciplinary Collaboration.

Research & Data Analysis

Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Data Collection & Analysis, Design & Methodology, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Documentation & Reporting, SPSS, R Program.

Software & Productivity Tools

MS Office, SPSS, R Program.

Projects

Capstone Research: Understanding Barriers to Typhoid Fever Mitigation in Kibera Slums, Nairobi, Kenya

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Summary

Analyzed socio-economic factors and sanitation infrastructure to propose scalable public health interventions.

Research Project: Evaluating Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and Health Outcomes for Non-Breastfed HIV-Positive Children Under Five

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Summary

Investigated the efficacy of specialized MNT protocols in promoting growth milestones and immune recovery among non-breastfed, HIV-positive pediatric patients.