Public Health Nutritionist

State of Maryland • Prince George's, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this full-time contractual position is to support the delivery and implementation of evidence-based programs such as the Family Health Weight Program (FHWP) and the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Program to promote chronic disease prevention and management. This position will integrate Food as Medicine principles into nutrition education to improve health outcomes and support healthy lifestyle behaviors. This position will also serve as a subject matter expert in nutrition matters to the local health department, other local government agencies, and the community.

Requirements

• Current license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist from the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice.
• Two years of experience providing professional nutrition or dietetic services.
• Possession of a Master’s degree in Public Health, Community Health or Nutrition from an accredited college or university (can substitute for one year of experience).
• 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 (can substitute year-for-year for experience).
• Possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland (if assigned duties requiring vehicle operation).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the science and practice of nutrition, its relationship to health and disease, and its effect on the quality of life.
• Knowledge of needs and issues or problems in nutrition in the community.
• Knowledge of the techniques of nutrition education as it relates to target populations and chronic conditions.
• Experience making public presentations using a variety of media.
• Experience evaluating the suitability, cultural competency and effectiveness of nutrition education materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish rapport to build and maintain working relationships with health professionals, paraprofessionals and community leaders and members.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and implementation of evidence-based programs such as the Family Health Weight Program (FHWP) and the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Program.
• Promote chronic disease prevention and management.
• Integrate Food as Medicine principles into nutrition education.
• Improve health outcomes and support healthy lifestyle behaviors.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in nutrition matters to the local health department, other local government agencies, and the community.

Benefits

• Subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents (75% subsidized by the State of Maryland).
• Option to enroll in dental coverage (full premium paid by employee).
• Option to enroll in accidental death and dismemberment insurance (full premium paid by employee).
• Option to enroll in life insurance (full premium paid by employee).
• Leave granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level