Senior Nutrition and Dietetics Technician - 3 Posts at Kiambu County Government

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Be a Kenyan citizen:
• Certificate in Community Nutrition from a recognized training institution;
• Must be a registered nutrition or dietitian KNDI;
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience;
• Experience in maternal infant and young nutrition with strong BFHI & BFCapproaches;
• Experience in nutrition survey and assessments;
• Strong report writing and team working skills:
• 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 fo 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

• 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 fo 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 quidelines:
• 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:
• Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.