Live with Hope Centre 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 email to admin@livewithhope.org,
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.