Pursuant to the provision of County Government Act , No. 17 of 2012 section 45, 59 (1) (b) the West Pokot County Public Service Board wishes to consider applications from highly qualified results-oriented and self-motivated Kenyan citizens for appointments to the following positions:-
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
TECHNOLOGIST JG “H” (5 POSTS)
Duties and
responsibilities
Duties and
responsibilities at this level will include:
- assessing
community nutrition needs;
- following-up
on discharge cases from hospitals;
- screening
for deficiency diseases and chronic illnesses related to nutrition in a
community setting and referring them to various existing programs;
- collecting
data on nutrition and dietetics;
- promoting
baby friendly community initiatives; conducting community growth,
monitoring and promotion activities;
- assisting
in community interventions on diet and lifestyle disease prevention and
control;
- promoting
optimal infant and young child feeding programmes;
- assisting
in running out patient supplementary feeding programs and outpatient therapeutic
feeding programs;
- Following
up and counselling of patients in home-based disease management; and
carrying out nutrition health education.
Qualifications
- 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: Contract
How to Apply
You can access the
advertisement details on our website www.westpokot.go.ke and
submit online applications through our email info@westpokotcpsb.ke or myjobs@westpokot.go.ke
All application should be
submitted on or before Wednesday 5th April, 2023 to
Secretary/CEO
West Pokot County Public
Service Board
P.O Box 577 – 30600
KAPENGURIA
- The
County Government of West Pokot is an equal opportunity employer. Youth,
Women, person living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority
Communities are encouraged to apply.
- Canvasing
in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
- Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
