Public Health Nutritionist Manager (Regional Nutritionist Manager)

Monroe - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 5119 - 9211

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

About this Job

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical preventive and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Join the Louisiana Department of Health as a Public Health Nutritionist Manager and lead vital nutrition services for women infants and children through the WIC program. Use your Registered Dietitian expertise to oversee regional program management ensure quality service and support a dedicated team of nutrition professionals. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape public health nutrition policies and improve community health outcomes. Maintain your RD credential and Louisiana licensure while making a meaningful impact across the state. If youre ready to lead and inspire apply today!

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a permanent Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist license plus four years of licensed experience in public health nutrition or dietetics in a clinical setting.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

Interprets and implements complex state policies and procedures; disseminates policy information and changes to local staff. Manages and monitors adherence to policy by coordinating and conducting scheduled management evaluations where appropriate making recommendations evaluating the need for follow-up and providing ongoing consultation and education to staff.
Advises Public Health Administrator on BONS/WIC plans policy requirements and changes staffing recommendations organizational structure and facility needs.
Leads the regions strategic planning for future nutrition programming. Monitors the regional WIC staffing contract and approves payroll and travel expenses thereof. Reviews and submits monthly invoices to LDH fiscal for payment as required. Monitors budget and submits invoices to BONS.
Compiles and submits reports to State Agency staff as requested and/or required.
Ensures regional compliance with USDA WIC mandates and regulations as well as State level policies. Plans coordinates and facilitates orientation and training for WIC staff.
Serves as a subject matter expert in maternal and child nutrition and breastfeeding and fields nutrition questions from community in person or via telephone/email.
Serves as a preceptor for eligible dietetic interns.
When necessary performs clinic services and high-risk nutrition counseling. Directs and supervises staff in performing all outreach activities in Region to increase awareness of nutrition services provided by PHUs and contract WIC sites.
Provides nutrition support and expertise to other public health programs such as Reproductive Health Genetics etc. as needed. Leads the coordination of all aspects of food service and nutrition departments in area Medical Needs Shelters and General Population Shelters during times of emergency.
Completes Continuous Performance Management (CPM) documents as required for direct reports.
Manages and certifies time and attendance ensuring direct reports are maintain productive work schedules coding time correctly and requesting leave according to policy and procedure. Plans and facilitates regular staff meetings to manage special projects coordinate communications and address program operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Region 8-BRCO / Ouachita Parish

Appointment Type:Probationary Promotional appointment

Cost Center:

Position Number(s):55958

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Casey Hickman

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge LA 70821

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LDH supports Louisianas commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Required Experience:

Manager

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