Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist III – 18 Positions

The Nakuru County Public Service Board invites applications from qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions in the Department of Health Services:

• Advert No.: 16/2024/15

• Salary Scale: Kshs. 50,000 per month

• Terms of Employment: 3-year contract

Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

1. Education:

   • Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution.

2. Professional Requirements:

   • Registration Certificate by the Kenya Nutritionist and Dieticians Institute (KNDI).

   • Valid Practicing License from the Kenya Nutritionist and Dieticians Institute (KNDI).

3. Skills:

   • Certificate in computer application skills from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The officer will be responsible for the implementation of nutrition programs, providing nutrition services, and assisting with dietary counseling. Specific duties will include:

• Implementing and managing nutrition programs.

• Providing nutrition services in healthcare facilities.

• Conducting nutrition assessments.

• Collecting and compiling nutrition data.

• Providing nutrition health education and demonstrations.

• Counselling patients with specific nutritional needs.

• Monitoring the preparation of therapeutic feeds.

• Implementing outpatient and inpatient supplementary and therapeutic feeding programs.

• Promoting maternal, infant, and young children's feeding programs.

• Providing micronutrient supplementation.

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates are required to make applications by downloading and completing the Employment Application Form from the County Government of Nakuruwebsite.

• Submit the completed form along with certified copies of:

  • National ID

  • Diploma Certificates

  • KNDI Registration Certificate

  • KNDI Practicing License

  • Any other relevant academic qualifications

• Send the documents through POST OFFICE or COURIER SERVICES in a sealed envelope with the advert number clearly indicated on the envelope.

Address to:
The Secretary
Nakuru County Public Service Board
Public Works Building - Prisons Road
P.O Box 2870-20100
NAKURU

• Deadline: All applications must be submitted on or before December 31, 2024, by 5:00 p.m.

• Note: No hand-delivered applications will be accepted.

Clearance Documents for Shortlisted Candidates:

• Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

• Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

• Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

• Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Additional Information:

• Equal Opportunity Employer: The County Government of Nakuru encourages youth, women, persons with disabilities, and members of marginalized and minority communities to apply.

• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

For more details, please refer to the Nakuru County website.

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