Senior Public Health Nutritionist

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Date:
Aug 28, 2026

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Requisition No:882730

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST -  1

DIVISION OF NUTRITION – Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) PROGRAM

Senior Public Health Nutritionist

1158 Bell Shoals Rd, Unit 101, Brandon, Fl. 33511

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County. If you are looking toestablisha successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training. From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.

There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee. If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program. We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us.

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible forthe health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health mustmonitorthe health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services.

The Florida Department of Health also provides specializedassistanceto pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Senior Public Health Nutritionist (SPHN)

Open Competitive

The incumbent certifies clients.

Identifiesnutrition risks based on the assessment of the nutrition questionnaire, healthdataand health history.

Focuses on meeting the needs of medicallyhigh risk. A valid and current Florida License to practice dietetics isrequiredfor this position.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Certifies clients.

Identifiesnutrition risks based on the assessment of the nutrition questionnaire, healthdataand health history.

Assigns food packages based on nutrition assessment and program criteria. Focuses on meeting the needs of medicallyhigh risk.

Provides breastfeeding education, support, and referrals.

Collects anthropometric data by conducting height/stature and weight measurements. Performs fingers sticks to assess hemoglobin levels of Women, Infants and Children participants.

Develops, documents, and implements nutrition care plans based on assessments of nutrition needs and other current health plans, and provides follow up and referral as needed.

Provides WIC nutrition assessments and counseling to clients on normal and therapeutic diets.

Provides 2nd nutrition education contacts for all clients in the family record andhigh risk/medical. Utilizes the high-risk report tomonitor2nd contact compliance. Audits records.

Assiststo assure proper clinic operations. In the absence of the supervisor, performs supervisory functions, oversees clinic operations, and resolves issues.

Provides individual and group education sessions for clients and others as needed (e.Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (SOAP) notes, nutrition questionnaire assessments, goal setting).

Submits reports such as travel, People First and Health Management…