Vacancy title:
Senior Nutrition and Dietetics Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Healthcare, Civil & Government, Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
Embu County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, January 5 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, December 18 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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Responsibilities or duties

• Providing therapeutic nutrition support in disease management in health care facilities.
• Developing and providing guidelines on therapeutic diets for existing and emerging diseases for hospital use and home based care and other institutions.
• Developing and disseminating nutrition behavior change communication, information, education, promotion and communication materials
• Conducting nutrition advocacy.
• Developing and implementing strategies to promote safe and healthy food choices.
• Providing nutrition support in patient management in health care facilities.
• Facilitating training on nutrition in various training institutions.
• Collecting and compiling nutrition data.
• Conducting nutrition assessments and reviews in health care facilities.
• Developing, implementing and reviewing nutrition health care plans.
• Guiding in the nutrition management of patients in specialized clinics including Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, diabetes and renal clinics.
• Calculating dietary requirements for patients.
• Developing programmes for emergency response.
• Assessing and reviewing nutrition health programmes in health care facilities and communities.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Experience needed

• Served in a relevant and comparable position for a minimum period of three (3) years.
• Bachelors degree in any of the following: Nutrition and Dietetics, Food and Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietetics/Clinical Nutrition, Food Science or Home Economics from a recognized institution;
• Registration by the Council of the Institute of Nutritionists and Dieticians (CIND);
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
• VACANCY NO. CPSB 11/25 (E)
• Women, Youth and Persons Living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Embu County Public Service Board is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT charge any fee for recruitment.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

All applicants are requested to download an application form and a detailed document containing requirements relevant to the positions advertised from Embu County website:- www.embu.go.ke

Candidates MUST attach photocopies of the following documents:

• National Identity Card
• Academic, Professional Certificates and Testimonials
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

NB: Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

The vacancy number of the position being applied MUST be indicated on the envelope and the application form.

Any candidate who directly or indirectly canvases shall automatically be disqualified.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide original academic and professional certificates, ID and current chapter six documents during the interview. i.e clearance documents from:

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Credit Reference Bureau
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation

All applications should be sent to the undersigned on or before 5th January, 2026.

THE CEO/SECRETARY

EMBU COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD

P.O BOX 2871-60100 EMBU

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