Role of Food Hygiene in Preventing Nutritional Disorders among Children Under Five
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Summary
Research project investigating the impact of food hygiene practices on the prevention of nutritional disorders in children under five years old.
About
Highly dedicated Community Nutrition and Public Health Practitioner with over 5 years of experience driving impactful health initiatives across rural and underserved communities. Proven expertise in field data collection, community mobilization, and program implementation, significantly contributing to immunization, birth registration, and child nutrition outcomes. Collaborated effectively with key national and international partners, including UNICEF, WHO, and Clinton Health Access Initiative, to implement evidence-based public health interventions and improve maternal and child health.
Work
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
|Field Enumerator, Health Programme
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Participated in critical health programs as a Field Enumerator, focusing on data collection and monitoring for maternal and child health initiatives.
Highlights
Executed comprehensive data collection for maternal and child health programs, gathering insights from 200+ households to inform strategic interventions.
Monitored key nutrition indicators for over 500 under-five children, identifying trends and contributing to early intervention strategies.
Provided critical support for field supervision and reporting, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of program progress for stakeholders.
National Population Registration Commission (in collaboration with UNICEF)
|Enumerator
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Served as an Enumerator for the National Population Registration Commission, collaborating with UNICEF to enhance civil registration and public health initiatives.
Highlights
Led household registration campaigns across rural communities, significantly improving civil registration coverage for over 5,000 individuals.
Implemented targeted awareness programs on birth registration, reaching over 10,000 community members to enhance child protection and access to essential services.
Collected and meticulously documented critical demographic data, contributing to robust government planning and resource allocation for public health initiatives.
Fostered strong collaborations with 50+ local leaders and health workers, increasing community participation in health programs by 30%.
Aminu Kano Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital
|Nutrition Student Trainee
Aminu Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Completed a nutrition internship, assisting with dietary assessments, patient counseling, and nutrition screenings for vulnerable populations.
Highlights
Assisted nutrition officers in conducting dietary assessments and patient counseling for 100+ individuals, contributing to personalized health plans.
Supported comprehensive nutrition screening for 200+ children and mothers, facilitating early detection of nutritional deficiencies.
Gained practical experience observing the management of complex malnutrition cases, enhancing understanding of clinical nutrition interventions.
World Health Organisation (WHO)
|Ad-hoc Staff, Routine Immunisation
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Summary
Supported routine immunization programs as Ad-hoc Staff, contributing to outreach campaigns and maintaining essential health records.
Highlights
Supported 15+ immunization outreach campaigns, facilitating the vaccination of over 2,000 individuals in remote areas.
Mobilized and engaged 500+ caregivers, significantly increasing participation in crucial vaccination activities.
Maintained accurate records of immunization coverage for over 3,000 children, ensuring data integrity for public health reporting.
Education
College of Health Science and Technology, Kano
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Diploma
Nutrition and Dietetics
College of Health Science and Technology, Kano
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Diploma
Food Hygiene and Nutrition
College of Health Science and Technology, Kano
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Certificate
Food Hygiene and Nutrition
Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
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Senior Secondary School Certificate
Languages
Hausa
English
English
Fluent
Hausa
Native
Certificates
Capacity Building Training
Issued By
Young Men Network
Integrated Birth Registration & Immunisation
Issued By
UNICEF
Sustainable Diet
Issued By
UNITAR
Health Safety & Environment (HSE)
Issued By
Project & Safety Management Consulting
Information Technology Training
Issued By
Randatech Systems
Skills
Community Health
Child Health Promotion, Nutrition Education, Public Health Interventions.
Data Collection
Field Data, Household Surveys, Demographic Data, Data Documentation.
Immunization Programs
Program Support, Outreach Campaigns, Vaccination Activities, Immunization Coverage.
Campaign Management
Birth Registration Campaigns, Program Implementation, Awareness Programs.
Community Engagement
Health Education, Stakeholder Collaboration, Community Mobilization.
Nutrition Surveillance
Indicator Monitoring, Public Health Monitoring, Dietary Assessment, Nutrition Screening.
Monitoring & Reporting
Field Activities, Performance Tracking, Program Progress Reporting.
ICT Skills
Data Recording, Digital Literacy, Information Technology.
Collaboration
Teamwork, Multistakeholder Collaboration, Partnership Development.
References
Garba Mato Adamu
Ward Focal Person, Kano State, Primary Healthcare Management Board. 07035858074
Alhaji Yusuf Maigaro
District Head, Garo Town. 08061454393
Auwal Dauda
Hajj Centre Officer. 07035706500
Projects
Prevalence of Marasmus among Under-Five Children
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Summary
Study on the prevalence of Marasmus, a severe form of malnutrition, among children under five in specific communities.