Nutritionist - Nutrition & Physical Activity Program

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Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department’s cornerstone values guiding our work to improve the community’s health and well-being.

• Transparency
  - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity
  - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect
  - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact
  - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration
  - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

The Nutritionist is responsible for providing high quality nutrition education, alongside Registered Dietitians, to Harris County residents. The Nutritionist will collaborate amongst the team effectively in order to continually improve programs geared toward chronic disease prevention, nutrition, and physical activity. The position responsibilities also include building and maintaining relationships with community partners.

• Delivers engaging, evidence-based nutrition education to groups of children, adolescents, and adults within Harris County. Including cooking and physical activity demonstrations.
• Assists in the development and implementation of nutrition and physical activity curriculum, trainings, and presentations to meet the needs of the target population.
• Plans and performs outreach activities to increase program’s engagement and participation.
• Attends community events and builds partnerships with local organizations to promote nutrition and physical activity education.
• Keeps abreast of current research, approaches, theories, and practices related to nutrition and physical activity.
• Collect and analyze program data to provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on progress and outcomes.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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• Bachelor's Degree in nutrition or related field.

• Valid Texas Driver's License

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
• Ability to work well with public and staff members
• Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process

• Data Analytics and Assessment
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement
  
  Skills:
  
  This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership
  
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  This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering…