Nutritionist Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Nutritionist to join our team at the Georgia Department of Public Health. As a Nutritionist, you will play a critical role in promoting health and preventing disease in our communities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and conducting service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. This will involve providing nutritional assessment, education, and counseling to individuals, groups, or the public.

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• Consult with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.
• Advise clients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
• Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
• Develop policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.
• Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate strategies for promoting and supporting breastfeeding.

• Nutritionist 1: Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods, and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, and verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Nutritionist 2: Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, and two years at the lower level Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 (HCP020) or equivalent position.

• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English language)
• Minimum overall undergrad GPA of 2.5

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Join our team and be part of making a difference in public health