Jenipha B. Mayenga
MOROGORO
Summary
Data-driven Nutrition Professional with 3+ years of progressive experience in leading and executing nutrition and community health initiatives and ability to design effective interventions. Expert in quantitative data analysis, research tool development, and report writing. Proven ability to drive tangible, positive health outcomes, including increasing number of children eating at least one meal at school by 30%. Highly motivated to leverage strong research methodology skills in an epidemiological or nutrition research setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
District Nutrition Officer
Morogoro District Council
12.2022 - Current
- Provide technical advice to the District Executive Director on nutrition-related issues.
- Collect and analyze nutrition data and compile reports on malnourished groups including children.
- Develop and manage district-level nutrition plans and budgets.
- Report on the nutritional status and ensure proper implementation of nutritional activities at the district level.
- Participating and Leading Public Health and Nutrition initiatives at the District level
- Designing and implementing programs to combat malnutrition in population and improve Maternal, Infants, Young Children and Adolescent health.
Research Assistant
Tanzania Food and Nutrition Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Collected and recorded data for large-scale nutrition studies and trials in rural Tanzania.
- Developed research tools including questionnaires and research protocols.
- Participated in training programs to enhance research methodology skills.
Nutrition Officer
Ministry of Health
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated the Nutrition Promotion Unit under the Nutrition Services section.
- Conducted policy implementation and community outreach initiatives on maternal and child health and nutrition.
- Monitored and evaluated health and nutrition interventions at regional and council levels.
- Participated in the development of national guidelines for nutrition and health promotion.
- Represented the ministry in technical meetings with various stakeholders.
Nutrition Officer
Dodoma Regional Administrative Secretary
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided nutrition advisory services to regional stakeholders including NGOs.
- Supervised severe acute malnutrition (SAM) management at Dodoma Regional Referral Hospital.
- Compiled reports on nutrition-related data at the regional level.
Nutritionist
KCMC Hospital
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Prepared Local therapeutic foods (F75 and F100) for management of Severe Acute Malnutrition.
- Conducted nutritional assessments and provided nutrition education and counseling to patients, including PLWH, pregnant and lactating women.
- Coordinated patient nutritional care with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Human Nutrition
Sokoine University Of Agriculture
11.2021
A Level - Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Weruweru Secondary School
05.2018
Skills
- Stakeholders Engagement and training
- Data Analysis and Visualization (STATA and R STUDIO)
- Research and Study Design
- Project Management and Coordination
- Budgeting and Resource Planning
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Languages
English
Swahili
Publications
- Awareness and Adherence to Dietary Recommendations among Patients with Noncommunicable Diseases aged 40 Years and Above," Mwananyamala Referral Hospital, 2021. (Unpublished Research Paper)
courses and workshop
- Monitoring and Evaluation of Large-Scale Health Intervntions | Coursera | 2025
- Qualitative Research Mastery Course: From study design to Report Writing | CREMES International | Dec 2023
- Advanced Health Data Analytics workshop | 3rd Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science Digital Health and Innovation Week | Sept 2023
- Journalists’ Workshop on Breastfeeding Advocacy | World Breastfeeding Week | Aug 2022
- Inception Workshop | Economic Social and Research Fund Research Project on Healthy Diets in Tanzania | Feb 2022
- Tanzania National RMNCAH+N Scientific Conference | Ministry of Health | Nov 2021
- International Student Summit on Food and Agriculture | Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan | Sep 2021 (Presenter)
- Global Leadership Summit | Focus on Leadership Development | Aug 2021 (Certificate Awarded)
- Social Behavior Change Workshop | Improving Child Feeding Practices | Aug 2021
References
- John M., Msuya, Prof, jmsuya@gmail.com, +255 754384746
- Robert, Manyerere, Dr, drmanyerere@gmail.com, +255 717546545
- Sabas, Deodatus, Dr., deodatus.sabas@muhas.ac.tz, +255 755239846
Timeline
District Nutrition Officer
Morogoro District Council
12.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Tanzania Food and Nutrition Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
Nutrition Officer
Ministry of Health
12.2021 - 08.2022
Nutrition Officer
Dodoma Regional Administrative Secretary
06.2021 - 08.2021
Nutritionist
KCMC Hospital
07.2020 - 10.2020
A Level - Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Weruweru Secondary School
Bachelor's Degree - Human Nutrition
Sokoine University Of Agriculture