Nutrition Officer - 2 Posts at The County Government of West Pokot

Requirements for appointment:

• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Foods, Nutrition and dietetics, dietetics / clinical Nutrition, Food Science and Nutrition or Home Economics from a Recognized institution;
• Registered with the Kenya Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (KNDI);
• A valid practicing license from Kenya Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (KNDI);
• Three (3) years relevant work experience;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to values and principles as outlined in Articles 10 and 232 of the Constitution:
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment and sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Must have good inter-personal and communication skills;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities

• Preparing and implementing therapeutic diets for outpatients and inpatients;
• Providing guidelines on therapeutic diets for existing and emerging diseases for hospital use and home-based care and other institutions;
• Treating and counselling patients using specialized dietetic nutritionally modified products:
• Implementing the nutrition and dietetic process including screening, assessing. formulating and implementing nutrition interventions and evaluating outcomes;
• Providing nutrition support in patient management in health care facilities:
• Developing and disseminating nutrition behavior change communication, information, education, and communication materials:
• Implementing nutrition health programmes;
• Collecting and compiling nutrition and dietetic data; and
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.