Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist III (5 Posts)

VISION
A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life.
MISSION
To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources.
ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS
The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into 209 sub-locations. It covers an area of2,479 sq. km.Duties and responsibilities

Providing nutrition services in health care facilities
Conducting nutrition assessments
Collecting and compiling nutrition data
Providing nutrition health education and demonstrations
Counseling of patients with specific nutritional needs
Monitoring preparation of therapeutic feeds
Implementing outpatient and inpatients supplementary and therapeutic feeding programmes.
Promoting maternal, infant and young children feeding programmes
Providing micronutrient supplementation.

Requirements for appointment

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: Three (3) Year Contract.

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