Nutritionist x 2-City of Harare 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill in the above vacant positions in the Social Services Division of the Housing and Community Services Department

POSITION: NUTRITIONIST (2 POSITIONS)

GRADE: 8

REPORTING TO: SENIOR NUTRITIONIST

LOCATION: RMB/DISTRICTS

DEPARTMENT: CITY HEALTH

JOB PURPOSE

Responsible for implementation and providing technical support for nutrition programmes at district level.as well as stakeholder engagement with regards to nutrition issues in the district.

Duties And Responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Planning, coordinating and implementation of nutrition programs in the district.

• Advising and liaising with the Principal Nutritionist on issues pertaining to public health nutrition like emergencies and epidemics.

• Assessing and monitoring the status of all residents.

• Designing and implementing programmes for the prevention, management of malnutrition food insecurity and noncommunicable diseases.

• Providing interface with stakeholders on nutrition at district level.

• Providing technical support and training of health workers on implementation of nutrition programmes

• Designing nutrition education appropriate for specific groups.

• Monitoring, evaluating and producing reports for nutrition programmes implemented in the districts.

Qualifications And Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• BSc Honours Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

• Registered with Allied Health Council Zimbabwe

• Current Practising Certificate

• Two (2) years relevant working experience

• Computer literacy

KEY COMPETENCES

• Ability to work under minimum supervision

• Team player.

• Excellent communication and report writing skills

• Good interpersonal skills