Nutrition & Dietetics Technologist at Garissa University College

ADVERT NO: GaU/HR/EA/16/26: NUTRITION & DIETETICS TECHNOLOGIST GaU GRADE 6 - ONE (1) POSITION

Job Description

The Nutritionist & Dietician will be responsible for:

• Conducting nutrition assessments for patients attending the University Clinic.
• Providing individualized dietary counseling and nutrition care plans for patients with special dietary needs (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, obesity, malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, pregnancy, and chronic illnesses).
• Offering nutrition education and health promotion to students and staff through talks, workshops, and outreach programs.
• Supporting preventive healthcare programs, including lifestyle disease management and wellness initiatives.
• Advising the University Clinic on therapeutic diets and meal planning where applicable.
• Participating in maternal, child, adolescent, and reproductive health nutrition services where required.
• Maintaining accurate patient nutrition records, reports, and statistics in line with Ministry of Health requirements.
• Collaborating with medical officers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care.
• Supporting nutrition surveillance, screening, and referrals as necessary.
• Ensuring compliance with professional ethics, infection prevention, and patient confidentiality standards.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the University from time to time.

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Have at least a Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution
• Registration and valid practicing license from the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI).
• At least five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in nutrition assessment, counseling, and reporting.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Computer literacy and basic record-keeping skills.