Salary: Min 4,983,587.00, Max: 5,923,919.00 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
Under the general direction of the Director of Nutrition, the Programme Development Officer -Nutrition will be responsible for the development, coordination and monitoring of the implementation of the Nutritional Programme island wide.
KEY OUTPUT
- Collaboration on National Policies and Programme in nutrition
- Development of standards and norms to guide the operation of Nutrition Services in public hospitals.
- Set national directional priorities for the nutrition component of health care, providing a critical link between the Ministry of health and the regions.
- Provide technical guidance to the Regional Health Services on all aspect of the nutrition services.
Key responsibility areas INCLUDES:
- Participate in the development and evaluation of National Food and Nutrition Policies and programme which are consistent with the Ministry of Health’s priorities.
- Develop and review periodically norms and standards (Nutrition Surveillance System) to guide the nutritional management and care of nationally vulnerable group and establish guidelines for evaluating nutrition programme effectiveness.
- Utilize various Nutrition research methodologies to inform national nutrition policies and develop national nutrition programmes.
- Develop, monitor and evaluate national programme related to Family Health with particular emphasis on childhood malnutrition, breastfeeding, anemia in pregnancy and the chronic nutrition-related non communicable diseases.
- Consult with various technical specialists regarding current methodologies for nutrition interventions in order to upgrade nutrition projects and programmes.
- Participate in the planning and coordination of an annual training programme for nutrition and dietetics interns
- Determine the cost of the basic food basket on a quarterly basis to guide policy decisions relating to eg. minimum wage guidelines, wage negotiations etc.
- Coordinate with other agencies eg. CFNI, TMRU, NFNCCJ, FAO, etc. in the development of nutrition-related research and Programme Evaluation proposals.
- Promote healthy eating habits through participation in public education programmes as well as formal training of health staff in the area of nutrition.
- Provide technical guidance on nutrition to the Regional Health Authorities.
- Provide consultation to public and private agencies on nutrition related matters, as well as, students at all levels involved in nutrition research and projects.
- Serve on various committees involved in various nutrition-related programmes eg. Location Management Committee, National Chronic Diseases Committee, ICN etc.
- Prepare the Nutrition Section’s quarterly Nutrition Update Bulletin.
- Examine the relevant data from the Regions and identify vulnerable groups and give recommendations for programmes to address problems of food insecurity and ensure a nutritionally adequate and safe diet.
- Perform any other duties, as assigned by the Director, Nutrition
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food and Nutrition or Equivalent
- Masters degree in Nutrition which must include one year of research
- Post graduate training in Management
- Be registered with the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine
and
- Minimum of seven (7) years experience in the field of Nutrition
or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, January 27, 2023 to:
Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
Kingston 10
The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.