Nutritionist, Receptionist Intern, Volunteer Nutritionist Jobs in Embu, Kenya

An upcoming Health & Nutrition Consultancy Firm in Embu County is looking for qualified persons to fill up the following positions:

Nutritionist/Dietitian. 

VA NO: P001/14

Job summary

• He/she will be responsible for running day-to-day activities of the firm under the guidance of the Board Members
• Offer comprehensive nutrition care services to clients
• Participate in relevant internal and external events such as meetings, workshops and trainings.
• In close collaboration with the Board Members assist in drafting, editing and finalizing articles for the nutrition updates/technical series.
• Attend board meetings and other relevant health & nutrition stakeholder’s forums.

 

Minimum qualifications:

Candidates Must:

• Be holders of a Diploma in Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics or above from a recognized college in Kenya
• Be registered with Kenya Nutritionists & Dietetics Institute (KNDI)
• Should be computer literate
• Have strong critical thinking and writing ability
• Have strong communication skills
• Have a high degree of self-motivation and initiative
• Willing to learn and apply new analytical approaches
• Strong skills in basic computer packages – Knowledge in ENA for SMART an added advantage
• Willing to relocate to Embu
• Understanding of the local dialect is an added advantage
• Possess previous work experience in a clinical set up is an added advantage

Front Office/Receptionist Intern. 

VA NO: P002/14

Job summary

• To assist our clients and staff efficiently, courteously and professionally in all front office and related functions.
• To maintain our standards of service at all times.
• They have to reflect our atmosphere and convey a sincere welcome to all our clients and coordinate management with clients, staff and business.
• Coordination of general maintenance of office equipment and overall office cleanliness.
• General Administrative / Clerical Support to the Management Team – Job holder will also be required to carry out other various administrative duties for the rest of the Management team based at the Firm Office.
• Maintain Registers – receiving and sorting incoming mail and deliveries, official documents and staff correspondence.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Certificate / O’ Level (Mean Grade C+) - Essential
• Diploma in Secretarial / Front Office / Customer Services- Desired
• Secretarial Skills – Desired.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate effectively in written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Ability to effectively follow oral and written instructions.
• Excellent knowledge and hands-on working experience in operating Microsoft Office suite- Ms Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint & Ms Outlook.
• Ability to operate standard/modern office equipment, including but not limited to computers, telephone systems, copiers and facsimile machines. Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Previous working experience in the health sector is an added advantage.
• Willing to relocate to Embu.
• Understanding of the local dialect is an added advantage

Volunteer Nutritionist/Dietitian. 

VA NO: P003/14

Job summary

• S/he will assist the Nutritionist in carrying out his/her daily responsibilities.
• Responsible for nutrition assessment and follow up visits

Minimum qualifications

• Currently a Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics student in a recognized college in Kenya or have cleared college in the last 2 years and with no working experience
• Should be computer literate and have strong communication skills
• Have a high degree of self-motivation and initiative
• Willing to learn and apply new analytical approaches
• Strong skills in basic computer packages – Knowledge in ENA for SMART an added advantage
• Understanding of the local dialect is an added advantage

If you feel you meet the above qualifications, please forward an application letter indicating your suitability to this role, together with a copy of your updated resume, and copies of your academic certificates and other relevant testimonials to:

The Director
P.O. Box 21725 – 00100
GPO. Nairobi

Clearly indicate the position applied for and Vacancy Number on the envelope. 

Deadline for submitting applications (hard copies only) is February 25th 2014.