Manager of HIV Nutrition Program

Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluates and monitors the nutritional status of patients living with HIV/AIDS.
• Conducts HIV-related nutrition education and counseling sessions.
• Organizes and develops nutritional care plans and individualized therapeutic diets as needed.
• Completes necessary reports and forms and document patient services in the appropriate medical record.
• Facilitates related services for health center clients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
• Organizes, reviews, and distributes HIV nutrition education materials and patient screening forms.
• Serves as a resource and educator of HIV nutrition to the clinical and social service staff.
• Attends conferences and participates in trainings/informal sessions as requested by the Director of Nutrition.
• Works closely with HIV providers, treatment adherence, case management, and social service staff, to improve patient services.
• Conferences with the Director of Nutrition as necessary to seek consultation and share information that is pertinent to patient care.
• Participates in clinic and central office team meetings as designated.
• Plans and facilitates educational presentations and workshops for the agency.
• Compliance with Employee Health Services.
• Participates in the development of HIV Nutrition program policies.

Qualifications

• Certificate/License Required: RD/RDE preferred with New York State Certification
• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition
• 1 to 3 years nutritional experience in a clinical/community health setting
• Experience or training in HIV Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Bilingual in the language of the community being served (a plus)