PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST III, IV
$58,296 - $76,788/Yr
State of Hawaii
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
About the position
The Public Health Nutritionist III, IV position is responsible for providing direct nutrition services to participants in the WIC program on Oahu Island, HI. This role involves nutrition and breastfeeding counseling, developing individual care plans, preparing reports, and conducting outreach activities. The position is part of the State of Hawaii's Department of Health, focusing on improving public health through effective nutrition strategies.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nutrition services to WIC participants in an assigned geographic area.
- Conduct nutrition and breastfeeding counseling for individuals and groups.
- Develop individual care plans tailored to participants' needs.
- Prepare regular reports on activities and outcomes.
- Engage in outreach activities to promote nutrition services.
Requirements
- Master's degree in public health nutrition or applied human nutrition with relevant coursework.
- Eligibility for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
- For level IV, one year of progressively responsible professional nutrition experience in a public health program.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in assessing needs and planning nutrition services.
- Experience in educating the public on nutrition and health promotion.
- Experience conducting workshops for professionals.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
