Nutrition & Dietetics Officer at County Government of Nakuru

VACANT POSITIONS IN NAKURU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE 

Pursuant to the provisions of Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and Section 59 of the County Governments Act 2012, Nakuru County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions. 

NUTRITION AND DIETETICS OFFICER – ONE (1) POSITION - ADVERT NO. 06/2024/06

Basic Salary Scale: Kshs. 39,700 – 52,960 p.m (Job Group ‘K’)

Allowances as per the SRC circulars attached to the position.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Qualifications and Experience 

1. 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;
2. Registered with the Kenya Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (KNDI);
3. A valid practicing license from Kenya Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (KNDI); and
4. Certificate in computer application. 

Duties and Responsibilities

This will the entry grade into this cadre. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:

Preparing and implementing therapeutic diets for outpatients and inpatients;

1. Providing guidelines on therapeutic diets for existing and emerging diseases for hospital use and home-based care and other institutions;
2. Treating and counselling patients using specialized dietetic nutritionally modified products;
3. Implementing the nutrition and dietetic process including screening, assessing, formulating and implementing nutrition interventions and evaluating outcomes;
4. Providing nutrition support in patient management in health care facilities;
5. Developing and disseminating nutrition behavior change communication, information, education, and communication materials;
6. Implementing nutrition health programmes; and
7. Collecting and compiling nutrition and dietetic data 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are required to make applications by downloading and completing an Employment Application Form from the County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke. 

A duly filled employment application form and certified copies of National ID, KCSE, Diploma/Degree/Masters Certificates and Professional registration certificates should be sent through the POST OFFICE or COURIER SERVICES in a sealed envelope on or before 13th March, 2024 at 5.00 p.m. (No hand delivered applications will be accepted). 

Clearly indicate the Advert number and position applied for on top of the envelope and address to;

 

The Secretary

 Nakuru County Public Service Board

 Public Works Building- Prisons Road

 P.O Box 2870-20100

 NAKURU

County Government of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority communities are encouraged to apply. 

The Board and the County Government of Nakuru is committed to Zero Tolerance to Corruption. We caution applicants not to fall victim of fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise of influencing the outcome. The Board shall bear no responsibility for any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Such cases should be reported to the Police and other relevant Law Enforcement Agencies.

Any communication from the County Public Service Board SHALL be through the above address and official cellphone number: 0796848192.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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