DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Houston Health Department provides traditional public health services and seeks to use innovative methods to meet the community's present and future needs. Our mission is to work in partnership with the community to promote and protect the health and social well-being of all Houstonians. HHD is now the first health department in Texas and the second in a large U.S. city to earn national accreditation.
The Houston Health Department is currently searching for an energetic and skilled candidate to plan, analyze and monitor the delivery of health nutrition services for the Health Department and within the community perform the following duties:
• Audits ongoing nutrition health services and educational activities to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Evaluates, develops and selects all nutritional health care audiovisuals, and literature and other materials.
• Prepares, implements and coordinates annual nutrition education plan.
• Provides orientation and training for new employees; plans and coordinates staff in-service training and educational sessions.
• Assigns, advises and counsels staff nutritionists.
• Provides back-up education and consulting support to staff members.
• Acts as a community liaison on health and nutrition services and issues.
• Monitors quality assurance standards and analyzes data.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; and the successful completion of an internship which meets the approval of the A.D.A. is preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four (4) years of experience as a nutritionist, dietitians, teacher, or home demonstration agent (county agent) are required.
A Master's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition may be substituted for two years of the experience requirement.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Registration with the American Dietetic Association (RD) is preferred. Depending on assignment may require both registration (RD) and State of Texas licensure (LD), if working in areas involving Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement. Must have a valid Texas driver's license and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
