Nutritionist Volunteer Jobs at Shining Hope for Communities

Location:Mathare
Reports to:Clinic coordinator
Hours:Monday- Friday, 8am to 4pm, 2 Saturday a month

Nutritionist Volunteer Job Responsibilities

• Together with the Nutrition Officer, take a lead role in developing the clinic’s nutrition program at both technical and administrative levels.
• Provide nutrition assessment for special needs clients and those identified at high nutritional risk and develop and implement dietary-care plans and nutritional counselling.
• Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, including food selection and preparation.
• Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
• Develop nutrition outreach tools, such as pamphlets or other materials
• Provide nutritional outreach in the community via classes, health talks and collaboration with other SHOFCO programs
• Complete monthly reports as required by the GoK and SHOFCO
• Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to your job.

Requirements for the Nutritionist Volunteer Job

• Diploma or Degree in Nutrition Studies
• Make appropriate diagnosis
• Good clinical skills – history taking, physical examination, ordering appropriate laboratory investigations
• Previous experience in a busy health facility will be an added advantage
• Treat patients with respect
• Confidentiality
• Good Interpersonal and time management skills
• Communication and decision making skills
• Good recording keeping and reporting skills
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player

NB: This position does not attract any Salary

How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to, jobs@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us no later than 14th December 2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.