SENIOR PRINCIPAL NUTRITION AND DIETETICS OFFICER
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Job Detail
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Job ID 1013851
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Experience 8 Years +
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Qualifications Master’s Degree
Job Description
Job Purpose
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Principal Nutrition and Dietetics
Officer in the provision of nutrition and dieteticsl services in the Hospital.
Duties and Responsibilities
Enforce key health and nutrition laws and related regulations.
Provide leadership for quality nutrition and dietetics services, training and research.
Strengthen governance and standards to improve patient care and safety.
Plan and coordinate long‑term and specialized nutrition and dietetics services.
Build partnerships with stakeholders to support specialized services.
Implement and uphold professional standards, ethics, policies and guidelines.
Promote research, innovation and technology use in nutrition and dietetics.
Ensure compliance with standards and maintain an updated database of assets, projects and intellectual property.
Oversee all hospital nutrition and dietetics activities, including strategic and annual work plans.
Set and monitor performance targets, contribute to budgeting and support cost control and revenue growth.
Qualifications and Experience
Master’s degree in a relevant nutrition/dietetics or food/nutrition field from a recognized institution.
Bachelor’s degree in a related nutrition/dietetics or food/nutrition discipline.
Leadership/management course of at least four weeks.
Registration and valid practicing certificate from the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute.
Computer literate.
At least 8 years relevant experience, including 3 years at Principal Nutrition and Dietetics Officer level or equivalent.
Method of Application
All those Interested in the above positions and meet the minimum requirements are
requested to download and fill the application form available at KNH Website
www.knh.or.ke. The application form together with a detailed C.V indicating
qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and
certificates which MUST be SERIALIZED should sent on or before 22nd December,
2025 to the address below: or dropped at the Hospital’s Central Registry located at
the KNH Administration block –
The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI
“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified
candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
NB:
1. Kenyatta National Hospital DOES NOT charge ANY FEES for application
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
3. Successful candidate will be required to submit the document listed below to
comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,2010: –
• A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
• EACC Clearance
• Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
• HELB Compliance
• KRA Tax Compliance
“ANY FORM OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC
DISQUALIFICATION
Members of the public are informed that Kenyatta National Hospital, Human
Resource Division will contact the shortlisted applicants and candidates through
Telephone number 0780433080 only.
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