Job Description
NUTRITION & DIETETICS OFFICER
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Instructing individuals, families and communities on nutrition, the planning of diets and preparation of food to maximize health benefits and reduce potential risks to health
Planning diets and menus, supervising the preparation and serving of meals, and monitoring food intake and quality to provide nutritional care in settings offering food services
Compiling and assessing data relating to health and nutritional status of individuals and groups based on nutritional values of food served or consumed
Planning and conducting nutrition assessments, intervention and education and training to improve nutritional levels among individuals.
Consulting with other health professionals and care providers to manage the dietary and nutritional needs of patients.
Developing and evaluating food and nutrition products to meet nutritional requirements
Conducting research on nutrition and disseminating the findings at scientific conferences and in other settings
Cooperating with the Supply Chain department, propose and procure family nutrition program supplies in accordance to the developed Procurement plans in Integra.
Support development of work plans with the clinical teams/Catering teams meetings to improve quality programming.
Prepare cash forecast in liaison with the other program staff pursuant to the work plans.
Implement comprehensive maternal infant and young child nutrition program (MIYCN) Baby Friendly Community initiative (BFCI),Family MUAC approaches.
Contribute to timely, high quality reports according to Tenwek guidelines.
Ensure all required documents of all the activities implemented are included.
Collaborate closely with Supply Chain Department in logistical program supplies procurement and supervise supply control.
Attend & represent the Nutrition program in meetings, and Surveys.
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
Bsc. in food, Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized University.
Must be a registered nutrition or dietitian KNDI.
Minimum 3 years’ work experience in emergency community nutrition and implementation.
Experience in maternal infant and young nutrition with strong BFHI & BFCI approaches.
Experience in nutrition survey and assessments.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong report writing and team working skills.
Knowledge in computer packages and basic analysis skills.
Passion to work in rural set up.
Flexible and positive personality.
Strong planning and implementation capacity.
Confident and capable negotiator, communicator, and networker.
Apply via :
recruitment.interlinkmanagementltd.com
