Assistant Dietitian

Position:  Assistant Dietitian (HTAC/NDT 1)

Location:  Annotto Bay Hospital

Salary scale:  $2,410,261 – $2,865,042 per annum

The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health &  Wellness with responsibility for the management  and delivery of public health  services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is  seeking a dynamic, proactive, experienced and  analytical individual with strong team building skills  to fill the position of Assistant Dietitian at the  Annotto Bay Hospital.

Requirements

• Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics;
• Internship or supervised Practice Programme in Dietetics & Nutrition;
• Registration with the Council for the Professions Supplementary to Medicine;
• Valid Food Handler’s Permit.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of  standardized recipes;
• Instruct kitchen staff in the proper methods of food preparation, giving recipes when  needed;
• Monitor service line ensuring that standard for meal service is maintained;
• Conduct performance evaluation of  subordinates;
• Prepare as submit monthly reports as  required;
• Assist with the coordination of quarterly  meetings with all food service workers;
• Assist with coordination the Food Service  production in accordance with established  procedures of the Dietetics Department;
• Assist with the inspection and tasting food  for quality and quantity;
• Assist with checks for plate waste on wards.

Specific Knowledge & Skills Required

• Knowledge of Food Service Systems Management;
• Knowledge of food, nutrition and diet therapy;
• Excellent interpersonal and time  management skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent team building and observational  skills;
• Knowledge of Clinical Nutrition Services;
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.

Note

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies.

Fax: (876) 795-2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed