Chief Nutrition and Dietetics Officer (7 Positions) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY  NO. 09/PROM/2023/02

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Senior Nutrition and Dietetics Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Nutrition and Dietetics, Food and Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietetics/Clinical Nutrition, Food Science or Home Economics from a recognized institution;
• Registration by the Council of the Institute of Nutritionist and Dieticians (CIND);
• Valid practicing license from the Kenya Nutritionist and Dieticians Institute (KNDI);
• Certificate in Computer Application skills from recognized institutions;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting nutrition advocacy;
• Conducting nutrition assessment and reviews in health care facilities;
• Developing, implementing and reviewing nutrition health care plans;
• Providing guidelines on therapeutic diets for existing and emerging diseases for hospital use and homebased care and other institutions;
• Developing and disseminating nutrition information, education, promotion and communication materials;
• Providing nutrition support in patient management in health care facilities;
• Facilitating training on nutrition in various training institutions;
• Conducting nutritional research and preparing reports; and
• Guiding in the nutrition management of patients in specialized clinics including Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, Diabetes and Renal Clinics