Senior Nutritionist

Reference: HRM 72/173/01 - MoH/RRH

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Reports to: Principal Nutritionist

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition or Food Science and Technology or Dietetics from a recognized University or Institution. Experience: At least three (3) years working experience as Nutritionist in Government. Other

Good communication and interpersonal skills. Duties and

a) Coordinating the implementation of nutrition programmes and interventions at the assigned level of service delivery. b)Providing technical guidance on the prevention, assessment and management of malnutrition.

c) Supervising the implementation of nutrition interventions, including micronutrient supplementation, infant and young child feeding, growth monitoring and promotion, and nutrition support for people living with HIV/AIDS. d)Participating in the development of nutrition work plans, budgets, standards, guidelines and implementation strategies. e) Providing support supervision, mentoring and capacity-building for nutrition staff and other health workers. f) Monitoring and evaluating nutrition programmes to assess performance and identify gaps in service delivery. g)Collecting, analysing and interpreting nutrition data and preparing periodic performance reports. h)Coordinating nutrition education, counselling, community outreach and advocacy activities.

i) Supporting nutrition research, operational studies and the application of evidence- based practices. j) Collaborating with government ministries, local governments, development partners and other stakeholders to implement nutrition interventions. k)Monitoring the use of resources allocated to nutrition programmes and promoting accountability. l) Ensuring compliance with professional standards, ethical requirements and approved nutrition policies and guidelines. m) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.