nutrition officer jobs in kenya 2017

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children s rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Technical assistance, program quality, capacity building and implementation Support implementation of health and nutrition activities, with a view to strat...

Job Description Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/ADD/NDO/01/12/04/24 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Preparing and implementing therapeutic diets for outpatients and inpatients; Providing guidelines on therapeutic diets for existing and emerging diseases for hospital. Planning, Monitoring, implementing and evaluating specific nutrition projects in the community; Sensitizing and working with community workers parti...

The Save the Children Fund, commonly known as Save the Children, is an international non-governmental organization that promotes children s rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries ROLE PURPOSE: Under the general guidance and direction of the Field Health and Nutrition Advisor, the health and nutrition officer will support implementation and monitoring of all hea...

JOB PURPOSE The Nutrition Unit sits within the Programme Support Unit (PSU) where it provides technical support relating to nutrition to the outcome areas. WFP Kenya launched its Country Strategic Plan (2023-2027) in July 2023. Nutrition has been integrated across the strategic outcome areas. Under strategic outcome one, the focus is on emergency contexts in Kenya having equitable access to adequ...

JOB PURPOSE The Nutrition Unit sits within the Programme Support Unit (PSU) where it provides technical support relating to nutrition to the outcome areas. WFP Kenya launched its Country Strategic Plan (-) in July . Nutrition has been integrated across the strategic outcome areas. Under strategic outcome one, the focus is on emergency contexts in Kenya having equitable access to adequate, safe, n...

For appointment to this position a candidate must have;Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Foods, Nutrition and dietetics, dietetics / clinical Nutrition, Food Science and Nutrition or Home Economics from a Recognized institution;Registered with the Kenya Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (KNDI);A valid practicing license from Kenya Nutrition and Dietetic Institute (KNDI); andCe...

Manager, Finance and Compliance at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

. SAVING LIVES. CHANGING LIVES. BEGIN YOUR HUMANITARIAN JOURNEY WITH WFP. The World Food Programme, Kenya Country Office based in Nairobi is looking for vibrant, innovative, and multi-talented students. An internship at WFP is a great opportunity to acquire practical work experience while contributing to the goal of reaching Zero Hunger WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to th...

Project Manager, CASCADE SYS-1032 at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Nutrition, the incumbent will perform the following duties: Support developing and implementing nutrition-specific and sensitive activities and monitoring processes per the CSP.Respond to routine queries with readily available support by senior staff and escalate where appropriate to provide a timely and accurate response to inquiries.Conduct field vis...

Kenya Red Cross is one of the many International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement societies around the world. The Kenya organisation was established in 1965, The Kenya Red Cross supports and runs a number of projects whilst raising awareness to the Kenyan public about the current issues or problems which may affect them. JOB SUMMARY The role of this position is to provide and coordinate techni...

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality and works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs. CRS has been helping poor, vulnerable families improve their l...

JOB PURPOSE To provide support to nutrition programmes and activities to contribute to meeting the nutritional needs of WFP beneficiaries. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) Provide technical advice to the Area Office's team on programme and policy issues including assessment and analysis, activities, and transfer modalities for nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive programming in line...

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. The IMCHD program ...

Programmatic and technical support for nutrition programmingProvide technical guidance in development and roll out of Nutrition Technical Approaches and Programs for greater impactCoordinate development, dissemination and roll out of nutrition guidelines in line with global, national and WVI standards.Provide technical and programmatic leadership to the implementation of nutrition interventions a...

How can you make a difference?The Nutrition Officer will provide professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programmes/projects within the Country Programme, from development planning to delivery of results. Specific focus will be on strengthening nutritional interventions in maternal infant and young child nutrition (MI...

With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.Come join our 33,000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!Key Responsibilities:Programma...

How can you make a difference?Support UNICEF Regional and Country Offices to prepare for and respond to the nutritional needs of children living in humanitarian contexts.In coordination with EMOPs Division, Regional Offices and the Global Nutrition Cluster, monitor the nutrition situation in emergency countries, and provide guidance on priority actions to be taken for preparedness, response and r...

JOB PURPOSE:Under the supervision of the Senior Regional Nutrition Advisor and collaborating cross -functionally. The incumbent will be responsible to provide technical advice and situation analysis to ensure integrated nutrition programme responses. This position is also expected to deploy to humanitarian emergencies on short notice to support the countries in the regional bureau.KEY ACCOUNTABIL...

The World Food Programme is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security. JOB PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Senior Regional Nutrition Advisor and collaborating cross -functionally. The incumbent will be responsible to provide technical advice and situation analysis to ensure integrated nutr...

This role will support countries, in complex humanitarian crises to meet their commitments under the CCCs, and their responsibility as the Cluster Lead Agency for nutrition. Summary In close collaboration with EMOPS and the GNC, this role will focus on building internal systems, tools and processes, to strengthen UNICEF s technical and programmatic leadership on child nutrition and development in...

How can you make a difference?The Nutrition Officer will provide professional technical, operational, and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the nutrition programmes/projects within the Country Programme, from development planning to delivery of results. Specific focus will be on strengthening nutritional interventions in maternal infant and young child nutrition (MI...

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: Preparing and implementing therapeutic diets for outpatients and inpatients; Providing guidelines on diets for existing and emerging diseases for hospital use and home-based care; Treating and counseling patients using specialised dietetic nutritionally modified products; Implementing the nutrition and dietetic pr...

The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and density of 682. Administratively, it is divid...