County Public Service Board
The Meru County Government wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions as per the constitution of Kenya 2010 and section 451, 150 and 510 of the County Government Act No.17 of 2012
Department of Health
Nutritionist
Job Group ‘H’
1 Posts
Job Group ‘H’
1 Posts
Duties and Responsibilities
- Planning, monitoring, implementing and evaluating nutrition projects in the community.
- Sensitizing and working with community workers and particularly in agricultural, social services, educational and other agencies to help them understand more the nutrition problems in the community and advocate actions for improvement of the same.
- Monitoring nutrition trends in the division through collecting, collating and analysing of new and existing data.
- Conducting nutrition related research.
- Participating in patient management at the hospital.
- Preparing monthly reports for the station.
- Supervision of staff working under the officer.
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Requirements for Appointments
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be a Holder of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Certificate (KCSE) Mean grade C or its equivalent
- Be a holder of a Diploma in Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics from a recognized Medical Training College
- Ability to work ion flexible shifts
- Three (3) years of experience in the relevant field.
- Strong commitment to patient care
- Be registered as a Nutrionist or Dietician by the Kenya Nutrionist and Dietician’s Institute.
- Demonstrate understanding of the commitment to the National values and principle of Public Service Governance as espoused in the Constitution of Kenya 2010,Article 10 and 232
How to Apply:
All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left hand-side the position you are applying for and addressed to:
All applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left hand-side the position you are applying for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 120-60200,
Meru.
County Public Service Board,
P.O. Box 120-60200,
Meru.
Important information to all Applicants:
Meru County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The applications should reach the Secretary on or before Friday 8th August 2014
NB. Applicants should seek clearance from:
Kenya Revenue Authority
Higher Education Loans Board
Criminal Investigation Department
Commission for Higher Education; for those with certificates from Private and foreign institutions.
Higher Education Loans Board
Criminal Investigation Department
Commission for Higher Education; for those with certificates from Private and foreign institutions.
