Part-time/Hourly, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (Sumter County)
About The Position
The Georgia Department of Public Health is hiring a part-time/hourly Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for the Sumter County Health Department. The position provides nutrition services to clients in the WIC Program as assigned, including nutrition screenings, assessments, and education for eligible WIC clients. The position is based in Sumter County and requires travel to surrounding counties as assigned. Work is limited to a maximum of 29 hours per week. West Central Health District 7 employees are considered essential workers during emergencies and may be required to report to a designated site, such as a shelter, Specimen Point of Collection Site, or Point of Dispensing site, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours. The position may also involve assisting with other emergency responsibilities of the department.
Requirements
- 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 a verification statement confirming completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Candidates without a verification statement may be considered if they meet the specified alternative education and coursework requirements: a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a nutrition field from an ACEND-accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, with a program director’s letter verifying successful completion; or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university that meets the specified coursework criteria.
- Ability to travel to surrounding counties as assigned.
- Ability to report to designated emergency response sites when required as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide nutrition services to WIC clients as assigned.
- Complete nutrition screenings, assessments, and education for eligible WIC clients.
- Travel to surrounding counties as assigned.
- Report to a designated emergency response site and assist with emergency responsibilities when called upon.
Benefits
- Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan.
- Paid parental leave.
- Physical activity breaks of up to 30 minutes per workday are authorized to support employee wellness.
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Job Type
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