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Monday, 26 April 2021

Nutrition and Dietetics Technologist III at Kajiado County

Kajiado County is a county in the former Rift Valley Province of Kenya. It has a population of 687,312 and an area of 21,292.7 kmÂ². The county borders Nairobi and extends to the Tanzania border further south.

No of Positions: 3

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Duties and Responsibilities

Implementing nutrition programmes; providing nutrition services in health care facilities; conducting nutrition assessments;
Collecting and compiling nutrition data;
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; and
Providing micronutrient supplementation. .

Requirements for Appointment

Be a Kenyan Citizen;
Be a Holder of a Diploma in Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution;
Registration by the Council of the Kenya Institute of Nutritionists and Dieticians (KIND);
Valid practicing license from Kenya Institute of Nutritionists and Dieticians (KIND);
Minimum Three (3) years working experience in the relevant field;
Demonstrate administrative ability and competence in work performance;
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of County development objectives;
Proficiency in computer applications;
Have capacity to work under pressure to meet timelines;
Have ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in Article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya;