Nutritionist Ii (Full-Time Contractual) (Chronic Disease And Community Nutrition Coordinator Job Northern Kentucky USA,Healthcare

Position: NUTRITIONIST II (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL) (CHRONIC DISEASE AND COMMUNITY NUTRITION COORDINATOR)
Location: Northern

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Kent County Health Department
Chestertown, MD 21620

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to provide professional public health nutrition services in support of the Kent County Health Department's Chronic Disease, Nutrition and Built Environment Grant. This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating and evaluating evidence-based nutrition initiatives designed to prevent and reduce chronic disease and improve health outcomes through nutrition education, policy, systems and environmental strategies.

This position will work collaboratively with local governments, health care providers, schools, community organizations, food access partners and other stakeholders to improve access to nutritious foods, promote healthy eating behaviors, support chronic disease prevention efforts and advance built environment initiatives that encourage healthier lifestyles. This position will serve as a subject matter expert in community nutrition and provide nutrition assessment, education, technical assistance, program evaluation and grant-related reporting to support achievement of grant objectives.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Determined by the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice under the licensing requirements for Nutritionists and Dietitians.

Experience:

Two years of experience providing professional nutrition or dietetic services.

Notes:

Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in Public Health, Community Health or Nutrition from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Dietitian and Nutritionist classification or Dietitian and Nutritionist specialty codes in the Dietitian field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:

Experience in chronic disease prevention, community nutrition, public health programming, health promotion or related fields.

Experience planning, implementing and evaluating community-based health and nutrition programs focused on chronic disease prevention and management.

Experience with and/or working knowledge of evidence-based practices related to diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity prevention, healthy eating and food security initiatives.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist from the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215 prior to permanent appointment.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.

Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in…