Nutrition Officer - 2 Posts At The County Government Of West Pokot

Requirements for appointment:
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;
Registered with the Kenya Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (KNDI);
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 to 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
Preparing and implementing therapeutic diets for outpatients and inpatients;
Providing guidelines on therapeutic diets for existing and emerging diseases for hospital use and home-based care and other institutions;
Treating and counselling patients using specialized dietetic nutritionally modified products:
Implementing the nutrition and dietetic process including screening, assessing. formulating and implementing nutrition interventions and evaluating outcomes;
Providing nutrition support in patient management in health care facilities:
Developing and disseminating nutrition behavior change communication, information, education, and communication materials:
Implementing nutrition health programmes;
Collecting and compiling nutrition and dietetic data; and
Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time.