Public Health Nutrition Specialist

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States City of Chicago Full time
Job Summary

This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong background in public health nutrition and experience in managing nutrition programs. The successful candidate will oversee a nutrition program at a health center or clinic, supervising professional and clerical nutrition staff in all phases of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Review patients' nutrition files to ensure accuracy and completeness of nutrition assessments and care plans
  • Direct the program's day-to-day operations to ensure timely and efficient service delivery
  • Provide in-service training to staff on nutritional care standards
  • Coordinate nutrition workshops and participate in neighborhood health fairs promoting good health care, breastfeeding, and nutrition practices
  • Prepare program status reports in compliance with program and funding guidelines
  • Provide nutritional services to clients, interviewing clients to assess nutritional needs and developing nutrition care plans
  • Maintain a directory of available resources within the community
  • Identify community resources and sites to conduct program activities
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or a directly related field
  • Three (3) years of work experience in public health nutrition or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) credential awarded by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in the state of Illinois
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience working as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare setting
  • Previous experience in maternal child health and lactation consultation
  • Previous experience supervising, managing teams, including executing performance evaluations, staff development, and discipline
  • Previous operational experience working in a healthcare clinic or managing a direct service program


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