Receptionist Intern, Volunteer, Nutritionist Jobs in Kenya

An upcoming Health & Nutrition Consultancy Firm in Embu County is looking for qualified persons to fill up the following positions:


Nutritionist/ Dietitian.

VA NO: P001/14

Job summary
  • He/she will be responsible for running day-to-day activities of the firm under the guidance of the Board Members
  • Offer comprehensive nutrition care services to clients
  • Participate in relevant internal and external events such as meetings, workshops and trainings.
  • In close collaboration with the Board Members assist in drafting, editing and finalizing articles for the nutrition updates/technical series.
  • Attend board meetings and other relevant health & nutrition stakeholder’s forums.


Minimum qualifications:

Candidates Must:
  • Be holders of a Diploma in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics or above from a recognized college in Kenya
  • Be registered with Kenya Nutritionists & Dietetics Institute (KNDI)
  • Should be computer literate
  • Have strong critical thinking and writing ability
  • Have strong communication skills
  • Have a high degree of self-motivation and initiative
  • Willing to learn and apply new analytical approaches
  • Strong skills in basic computer packages – Knowledge in ENA for SMART an added advantage
  • Willing to relocate to Embu
  • Understanding of the local dialect is an added advantage
  • Possess previous work experience in a clinical set up is an added advantage

Front Office/Receptionist Intern.

VA NO: P002/14

Job summary
  • To assist our clients and staff efficiently, courteously and professionally in all front office and related functions.
  • To maintain our standards of service at all times.
  • They have to reflect our atmosphere and convey a sincere welcome to all our clients and coordinate management with clients, staff and business.
  • Coordination of general maintenance of office equipment and overall office cleanliness.
  • General Administrative / Clerical Support to the Management Team – Job holder will also be required to carry out other various administrative duties for the rest of the Management team based at the Firm Office.
  • Maintain Registers – receiving and sorting incoming mail and deliveries, official documents and staff correspondence.

Qualifications
  • Minimum High School Certificate / O’ Level (Mean Grade C+) - Essential
  • Diploma in Secretarial / Front Office / Customer Services- Desired
  • Secretarial Skills – Desired.
  • Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
  • Ability to effectively follow oral and written instructions.
  • Excellent knowledge and hands-on working experience in operating Microsoft Office suite- Ms Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint & Ms Outlook.
  • Ability to operate standard/modern office equipment, including but not limited to computers, telephone systems, copiers and facsimile machines. Excellent telephone etiquette.
  • Previous working experience in the health sector is an added advantage.
  • Willing to relocate to Embu.
  • Understanding of the local dialect is an added advantage

Volunteer Nutritionist/Dietitian.

VA NO: P003/14

Job summary
  • S/he will assist the Nutritionist in carrying out his/her daily responsibilities.
  • Responsible for nutrition assessment and follow up visits

Minimum qualifications
  • Currently a Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics student in a recognized college in Kenya or have cleared college in the last 2 years and with no working experience
  • Should be computer literate and have strong communication skills
  • Have a high degree of self-motivation and initiative
  • Willing to learn and apply new analytical approaches
  • Strong skills in basic computer packages – Knowledge in ENA for SMART an added advantage
  • Understanding of the local dialect is an added advantage

If you feel you meet the above qualifications, please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume, and copies of your academic certificates and other relevant testimonials to:

The Director
P.O. Box 21725 – 00100
GPO. Nairobi

Clearly indicate the position applied for and Vacancy Number on the envelope.


Deadline for submitting applications (hard copies only) is February 25th 2014.