Chief Nutrition and Dietetics Officer Job in Kenya

Chief Nutrition and Dietetics Officer (7 Positions)

VACANCY  NO. 09/PROM/2023/02

Requirements for Appointment

Served in the grade of Senior Nutrition and Dietetics Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Nutrition and Dietetics, Food and Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietetics/Clinical Nutrition, Food Science or Home Economics from a recognized institution;

Registration by the Council of the Institute of Nutritionist and Dieticians (CIND);

Valid practicing license from the Kenya Nutritionist and Dieticians Institute (KNDI);

Certificate in Computer Application skills from recognized institutions;

Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and administrative capability; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities


Conducting nutrition advocacy;

Conducting nutrition assessment and reviews in health care facilities;

Developing, implementing and reviewing nutrition health care plans;

Providing guidelines on therapeutic diets for existing and emerging diseases for hospital use and homebased care and other institutions;

Developing and disseminating nutrition information, education, promotion and communication materials;

Providing nutrition support in patient management in health care facilities;

Facilitating training on nutrition in various training institutions;

Conducting nutritional research and preparing reports; and

Guiding in the nutrition management of patients in specialized clinics including Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, Diabetes and Renal Clinics

How to Apply

Qualified serving officers are required to make an application by downloading and completing a Promotion Application Form (PSB FORM -2 (Revised 2023)
from County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke
Duly filled application form should be sent to the Board through the Post Office or Courier Services in a sealed envelope to the address below On or Before 16th May, 2023 clearly indicating the vacancy number and position applied for on the envelope. (Hand delivered applications will not be accepted)

The Secretary
Nakuru County Public Service Board
Public Works Building- Prisons Road
P.O Box 2870-20100
NAKURU