Nutrition Officer Job The County Government of West Pokot

Available Posts: 2 Posts

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.

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How To Apply

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identity card or Passport, and Clearance certificates indicating the position applied for on top of the envelope and addressed to ;

SECRETARY/CEO
COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD
P.O Box 577 – 30600
KAPENGURIA

Applications should be received on or before 27th November, 2024 at 5.00 pm.

N/B: – Applicants can access vacancies details from our website www.westpokot.go.ke and West Pokot CPSB Notice Board