Nutrition & Dietetics Technologist Job, County Government Kenyan Jobs 2023,
Pursuant to the provision of County Government Act , No. 17 of 2012 section 45, 59 (1) (b) the West Pokot County Public Service Board wishes to consider applications from highly qualified results-oriented and self-motivated Kenyan citizens for appointments to the following positions:-
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS TECHNOLOGIST JG “H” (5 POSTS)
Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
- assessing community nutrition needs;
- following-up on discharge cases from hospitals;
- screening for deficiency diseases and chronic illnesses related to nutrition in a community setting and referring them to various existing programs;
- collecting data on nutrition and dietetics;
- promoting baby friendly community initiatives; conducting community growth, monitoring and promotion activities;
- assisting in community interventions on diet and lifestyle disease prevention and control;
- promoting optimal infant and young child feeding programmes;
- assisting in running out patient supplementary feeding programs and outpatient therapeutic feeding programs;
- Following up and counselling of patients in home-based disease management; and carrying out nutrition health education.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution and;
- Registration by the Council of the Institute of Nutritionists and Dieticians (CIND).
Terms of Service: Contract
How to Apply
You can access the advertisement details on our website http://www.westpokot.go.ke and submit online applications through our email info@westpokotcpsb.ke or myjobs@westpokot.go.ke
All application should be submitted on or before Wednesday 5th April, 2023 to
Secretary/CEO
West Pokot County Public Service Board
P.O Box 577 – 30600
KAPENGURIA
- The County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority Communities are encouraged to apply.
- Canvasing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted