Elistina Kidongi
Nutritionist at HEALTHY U 2000 LTD- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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HEALTHY U 2000 LTD
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Kenya
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Retail Health and Personal Care Products
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nutritionist
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Nutritionist
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Kenya Red Cross
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Volunteer
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Nov 2018 - Present
• Cultivate relationships and maintain regular communication with nonprofit agencies, schools and social service agencies to solicit community needs. • Keep weekly schedule up-to-date and maintain appropriate records according to the organization's procedures. • Mobilize other volunteers to participate in organizational events and projects. • Collaborate with social workers to support patients. • Recommend improved life choices to enhance client outcomes. • Expand program outreach by delivering talks and nutritional support to pregnant and lactating mothers, people living with HIV/AIDS, mothers with children under 5 years and the elderly. Show less
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Clinical Nutritionist
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
• Evaluated and assessed nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans andscreen patients for nutritional risk in accordance with established department protocols and standards.• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of latest research and trends through extended education and research.• Developed and implemented monthly work plans for the hospital in partnership with the Sub-County Nutrition Coordinator (SCNC).• Closely monitored the nutrition situation through community outreaches.• Encouraged mothers and caregivers to observe and implement MIYCN guidelines both in the hospital and at the community level.• Provided care ranging from nutrition education to nutrition support for patients with variety of medical conditions.• Suggested specialized laboratory tests to assess and monitor nutritional status of patients.• Gathered data, assessed nutritional statuses and provided nutrition counseling for patientsbased on individual needs, including nutrient requirements, medical issues,economic and social statuses.• Prepared timely departmental reports. Show less
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Marketing Lead
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2021
• Developed and maintained excellent member relationships to promote facility operations and assisted with health education.• Developed marketing campaigns to promote healthy lifestyles to people in the community.• Worked successfully with other departmental teams to accomplish goals and address issues related to the hospital's products and services.• Planned and executed CMEs, medical camps, and participated in blood donation drives inconjunction with Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS), Kenya National Blood Transfusion Service (KNBTS).• Designed and developed hospital's flyers and posters.• Developed social media marketing strategies to help brand the hospital and promote services.• Executed optimal sales strategies to achieve commercial goals for the hospital. Show less
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Education
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Mount Kenya University - MKU
Bachelor's degree, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services