NWACHUKWU RACHEAL CHINENYE

Dedicated Dietitian Nutritionist & Public Health Professional

Abuja, NG.

About

Dedicated Dietitian Nutritionist with a proven track record in nutrition assessment, dietary counseling, and health promotion across clinical and community settings. Expertise in leading and supporting nutrition and humanitarian initiatives, driving community engagement, and enhancing public health outcomes. Passionate about leveraging strong communication and project implementation skills to improve access to quality nutrition services and empower vulnerable communities.

Work

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki

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Intern Dietitian

Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed comprehensive patient nutrition care and departmental operations, driving significant improvements in patient education and administrative efficiency.

Highlights

Delivered individual and focus group nutrition education and food demonstration sessions, elevating nutrition knowledge scores for mothers/caregivers by 40%.

Streamlined documentation for over 300 patient records by implementing an easy tracking system, boosting departmental efficiency by 20%.

Supervised daily nutrition activities across 4 clinical departments, achieving 100% adherence to patient care plans and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Led community advocacy sessions, educating over 200 community members on crucial nutrition and hygiene practices to promote public health.

Coordinated inter-departmental activities, ensuring seamless service delivery and enhancing operational synergy.

Volunteer

People and Culture officer

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Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Youth Nigeria

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To manage volunteer performance and organizational development, enhancing operational efficiency and volunteer retention.

Highlights

Managed performance for a team of 12 volunteers, implementing a feedback cycle that improved project delivery timelines by 15%.

Developed a 6-month organizational development plan focused on volunteer retention and skills growth initiatives.

Created and maintained a comprehensive database for over 200 volunteer profiles, optimizing team assignment efficiency.

Enforced organizational rules and best practices, resulting in zero compliance issues among program advocates.

Ensured accurate transmission of collected data according to established procedures, consistently meeting 96% of deadlines.

Nutritionist/Research Assistant

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Lady Helen Child Health Foundation, Abuja

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Contributed to community health program development and execution, advancing research initiatives and enhancing organizational outreach.

Highlights

Assisted in the planning and execution of 8 community health programs and surveys, directly impacting over 1,000 beneficiaries.

Co-authored 1 research report and manuscript for publication, disseminating findings to a broader professional audience.

Coordinated logistics for 3 training workshops, successfully managing events for 200 participants per event.

Conducted individual dietary assessments and provided tailored recommendations, improving nutritional well-being for clients.

Supported ongoing research projects through data collection, cleaning, and interviews, contributing to evidence-based health interventions.

Community Health Volunteer

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Nigeria Red Cross Society Abuja

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Spearheaded community engagement and risk communication initiatives, significantly increasing public health program adoption and data quality.

Highlights

Conducted over 100 in-person interviews for the COVID-19 Project, contributing to a 30% increase in vaccine acceptance within target FCT communities.

Facilitated 4 community dialogues with Traditional Heads and Stakeholders, securing crucial buy-in for 2 public health campaigns.

Collaborated with a team of 10 field officers to ensure 99% data quality and accuracy across all survey submissions.

Mobilized communities across 2 Area Councils for the HPV Immunization Campaign Program, reaching an estimated 3,000 individuals.

Managed and accounted for advocacy incentives valued at over ₦300,000, achieving 100% accurate distribution and tracking.

Education

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science Human Nutrition and Dietetics Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

The Federal Polytechnic Bida

Bida, Niger State, Nigeria
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National Diploma Human Nutrition and Dietetics Grade: Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

Awards

Volunteer of the Year 2023

Lady Helen Child Health Foundation

Recognized for outstanding contributions and dedication as a volunteer, demonstrating exceptional commitment to community health initiatives.

Languages

English

Certificates

Data Analytics and Visualization

Data Lead Africa

Program Management

Servelead Humanitarian Initiative

Certificate of Fellowship in Humanitarian Leadership

Institute for Development Research

Skills

Community Engagement

Community Mobilization, Stakeholder Engagement, Client Relationships, Community Development, Advocacy.

Nutrition & Dietetics

Nutrition Assessment, Dietary Counselling, Meal Planning, Health Promotion, Nutrition Education, Food Demonstration, Patient Care Plans, Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices.

Project Management & Coordination

Project Implementation, Volunteer Coordination, Cross-functional Collaboration, Program Management, Logistics Management, Performance Management.

Research & Data Management

Research/Advocacy, Data Collection, Data Quality Assurance, Patient Record Documentation, Data Tracking Systems, Consumer Acceptance Research, Data Analytics and Visualization.

Communication & Leadership

Outstanding Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Training & Facilitation, Humanitarian Leadership.

Software Proficiency

Microsoft Office Proficient.