Vacancy title:
Nutrition and Dietician Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Education, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Science & Engineering, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kirinyaga

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 8 2026

Duty Station:
Kirinyaga | Kirinyaga

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

NUTRITION & DIETICIAN OFFICER

Job Group: CPSB ‘11’ — 3 Posts
Job Ref: KCPSB/MOH/ND/13/08/26
Terms of Service: Contract

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementing nutrition programmes;
• Providing nutrition services in health care facilities;
• Conducting nutrition assessments;
• Collecting and compiling nutrition data;
• Providing nutrition health education and demonstrations;
• Counseling of patients with specific nutritional needs;
• Monitoring preparation of therapeutic feeds;
• Preparation of monthly reports and monitoring Nutrition Programmes;
• Implementing outpatient and inpatient supplementary and therapeutic feeding programmes and
• Promoting maternal, infant and young children feeding programmes and providing micronutrient supplementation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

• Have Diploma in community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution;
• Have Certificate in computer Application skills from a recognized institution;
• Have Registration by the Council of the Institute of Nutritionists and Dieticians (CIND) and
• Have a valid practicing license
• Proficiency in computer application skills from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the values and principles as outlined in article 10 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Application Details

Applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed

• Curriculum Vitae,
• Academic and Professional certificates,
• Testimonials,
• PIN Certificate,
• National Identity Card or Passport and
• Any other supporting documents.

The Secretary

County Public Service Board

P O Box 260 – 10304

KUTUS

Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply online using the County Public Service Board website: cpsb.kirinyaga.go.ke ON OR BEFORE MIDNIGHT OF TUESDAY, 8TH SEPTEMBER 2026.

NB: HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Successful candidates shall be required to provide clearances and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated documents below.

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.

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