Dietitian/Nutrition Consultant

Jefferson County Health Department is seeking a Nutrition Consultant to plan, design, and implement nutrition and dietary modification programs for clinic patients and community groups. The role involves assessing clients to determine eligibility for nutritional services, providing guidance on informed dietary choices, and monitoring progress to ensure optimal outcomes. In addition to direct client support, the position includes administrative functions such as inventory management, staff training, and customer service, as well as conducting educational programs for the public and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Interview, counsel, and instruct clients, including answering client questions.
• Determine client program eligibility.
• Prescribe and/or provide supplies to eligible clients.
• Maintain laboratory according to federal guidelines.
• Engage in professional development activities to stay current with developments in the field, including relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and guidelines.
• Procure and manage inventory (supplies and equipment) to ensure availability for operational needs.
• Conduct training to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
• Participate in the education and training of the general public, patients, clients, and/or their families.
• Provide customer service internally and externally via phone, email, or face-to-face interaction.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (one of the following):

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and possession of licensure by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetic/Nutrition Practice.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and a valid license to practice Dietetics/Nutrition from another state, with the requirement to obtain Alabama licensure within 90 days of hire.
• Possession of licensure by the Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetic/Nutrition Practice and must obtain registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing nutrition education in a public health setting.
• Experience assessing the nutritional needs of individuals in various life stages (e.g., infants, children, pregnant women).

Skills

• Primarily sedentary work involving sitting for long periods, with occasional walking or standing.
• May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Work is conducted indoors in an office setting within medical or healthcare facilities.
• Use of standard office equipment (computer, phone, copier) and medical tools necessary for patient care and diagnosis.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension).
• Generous paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave.

Pay

$56,347 - $87,422 per year.