DIETICIAN REF NO: NCDOH 35/2023 (X1 POST)
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SALARY: R359 622 per annum
CENTRE: Frances Baard District
REQUIREMENTS:
An appropriate qualification in Dietetics/Nutrition that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Dietician/Nutritionist. Current registration with HPCSA as Dietician/Nutritionist. Completion of one – year Community Service as Dietician or minimum of one – year formal working experience in the field. A valid driver`s licence. Skills Profile: Good clinical knowledge on various aspects within the field of nutrition including therapeutic, community and food service nutrition. Good communication skills, computer literacy and time management. Good professional ethics. Must be able to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team to manage and treat patients holistically.
DUTIES:
- Nutrition promotion, prevention and treatment throughout the life cycle. Promotion, protection and support of infant feeding and growth monitoring.
- Nutrition support and treatment for specific conditions, including TB/ HIV? NCD`s and any other medical condition requiring specialised nutritional guidance to in and out patients.
- Manage and implementation of nutrition specialised supplementation programmes to in and out patients. Implementation and coordination of health awareness events, campaigns and outreaches within the field.
- Training of all health worker categories in various aspects of nutrition related to available policies and guidelines e.g. MBFI, GMP and SAM.
- Monitoring and support to food service in institutions. Administrative, monitoring and reporting duties related to the programme responsibilities.
APPLICATIONS:
Please note applications can be hand delivered to the front reception of James Exum Building or e-mailed to nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za
NOTE:
Failure to submit the requested documents or information will result in your application not being considered. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Northern Cape Department of Health. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for all posts.
ENQUIRIES: Mr ND Mohamad Tel No: (053) 861 4770 or Ms JF Williams Tel No: (053) 861 1008
CLOSING DATE: 18 December 2023
