Dietician at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

To provide nutritional support and rehabilitation, as well as prevention of nutritional illnesses in the southern subdistrict. Provides support for the nutritional care of the targeted community as part of a multidisciplinary team who render home-based care services.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree B.Sc. Dietetics B.Sc. / Dietetics Degree
• Completion of community service as a Dietitian
• Valid Code 08 Drivers licence
• Registered with HPCSA
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate and optimal feeding is practised for malnourished children aged 0-5 years 
• Contribute to the prevention of nutrition-related diseases, via adequate disease- and/or condition-specific nutrition counselling 
• Contribution to the improvement in nutritional status of children aged 0-5 years through targeted Vitamin A supplementation 
• Support community-based interventions 
• Provide support and training related to nutrition to other members of the team 
• Provide nutrition-related health promotion and education

Skills and Competencies

• Strong administration skills,
• Attention to detail 
• Problem-solving ability
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism
• Deadline driven
• resourcefulness and must take initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills