Nutrition Technologist Iii - 5 Posts At The County Government Of West Pokot

Requirements for appointment
Be a Kenyan citizen;
Diploma in Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution;
Registered with the Kenya Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (KNDI);
A valid practicing license from Kenya Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (KNDI);
Demonstrate a thorough understanding and commitment to values and principles asoutlined 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
Implementing nutrition programmes;
conducting nutrition assessments; collecting and compiling nutrition data;
providing nutrition services in health care facilities;
providing nutrition health education and demonstrations;
Counseling of patients with specific nutritional needs;
Monitoring preparation of therapeutic feeds;
Implementing outpatient and inpatient supplementary and therapeutic feeding programmes;
Promoting maternal, infant and young children feeding programmes;
Issuing Micronutrient supplementation and
Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time