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Friday, February 4, 2011

Centre Nutritionist wanted by Live with Hope

The Live with Hope Center is looking to recruit a Nutritionist.? The Live With Hope Centre is a Community Based Organisation (CBO) working in HIV/AIDS based in Kericho.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
· Supervising Nutrition intervention activities in all areas of operation.
· Establish and carry out Food By Prescription (FBP) program with LWHC’s clients.
· Partnering with other organizations to expand nutrition services offered to beneficiaries.

· Give technical input and practical guidance on activities directed towards improvement of nutrition for PLWHAs.
· Carry out assessment and monitoring of nutrition progress for specific cases.
· Train community health workers on Nutrition values, safe food preparation and prescription.
· Provide support, advice and direction to other departments, particularly OVC, in implementing and conducting nutrition activities.
Qualifications and Experience
· At least a diploma in Nutrition from a recognized college or university.? A diploma in a nutrition course involving community development and/or participatory methods would be advantageous.
· Must be registered with the Kenya Nutrition and Dietetics Institute (KNDI).
·Experience working as a nutritionist in HIV/AIDS care/support, preferably for 2 years.
· Experience working in and/or knowledge of the ‘Food By Prescription’ (FBP) program would be advantageous.
Send your CV, two letters from referees stating why you would be suitable for the position, a copy of your nutrition qualification, proof of registration with the KNDI and a covering letter indicating why you are suitable for the position with your current or expected salary
by post to PO BOX 2043 Kericho,
or by hand to Live With Hope Centre, Motobo, Kericho by 5:00pm Mon 7th February 2011.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.