Job Description

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 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

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