County Government Of Tharaka Nithi Hiring Nutrition and Dietetics Officer

The Tharaka Nithi County Public Service Board (CPSB) is a corporate body established under Section 57 of the County Governments Act, 2012, pursuant to Article 235 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. The Board’s mandate, as outlined in Section 59 of the County Governments Act, includes appointing individuals to county public service positions and confirming appointments.

We are pleased to invite applications for the following positions, available on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.

1. Nutrition and Dietetics Officer (Job Group “K”)

Vacancies: 3 Posts
Terms: Permanent and Pensionable

Requirements for Appointment

Applicants must:

1. Be Kenyan citizens.
2. Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:
   • Foods, Nutrition, and Dietetics
   • Dietetics/Clinical Nutrition
   • Food Science and Nutrition
     from a recognized institution.
3. Be registered by the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI).
4. Possess a valid Practicing License from KNDI.
5. Hold a Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution.
6. Have relevant working experience (an added advantage).

Duties and Responsibilities

The Nutrition and Dietetics Officer will report to the supervisor and perform the following duties:

1. Prepare and implement therapeutic diets for patients.
2. Provide guidelines on therapeutic diets for managing existing and emerging diseases in health facilities, home-based care, and other institutions.
3. Treat patients using specialized dietetic and nutritionally modified products.
4. Implement nutrition and dietetic interventions from screening to evaluation stages.
5. Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate community nutrition-specific projects.
6. Counsel patients on specialized dietetic interventions and evaluate outcomes.
7. Develop and disseminate nutrition behavior change education and information materials.
8. Implement nutrition health programs.
9. Collect and compile nutrition and dietetic data.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Integrity Clearance

Successful candidates will be required to provide clearance from the following organizations:

1. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
2. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
3. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
4. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
5. Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
6. For degrees obtained outside Kenya: A letter of recognition from the Commission for University Education (CUE).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications in a sealed envelope, clearly marked on the top left-hand corner with the position applied for. The application should include:

1. A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
2. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts.
3. A copy of the applicant’s National Identity Card or Passport.
4. Testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

Deadline for Applications

All applications must be addressed to:

The Secretary
County Public Service Board
Tharaka Nithi County
P.O. Box 10-60406
Kathwana

Applications must reach the above address on or before 22nd November 2024 at 4:00 pm.

Additional Information

• Tharaka Nithi County is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.
• Persons with special needs are encouraged to apply.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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