Job Title: Nutrition Assistant
Organization: Jinja Regional Referral Hospital
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Profile:
Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, commonly known as Jinja Hospital, is a hospital in the city of Jinja, in the Eastern Region of Uganda. It is the largest hospital in eastern Uganda, with a bed capacity of 600, although many more patients are admitted, with many sleeping on the floor.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Conduct Nutrition assessment
• Participate in the management of patients with acute malnutrition
• Counsel mothers and caregivers on infant, young child and adolescent nutrition
• Promote optimal Nutrition for PLHIV
• Conduct Food demonstrations
• Participate in community outreach services for adequate nutrition.
• Manage and account for the allocated resources (Nutrition equipment and supplies).
• Participate in capacity building activities of Nutrition Volunteers and other health facility staff
• Participate in nutrition data collection Compilation and submission monthly and quarterly reports
• Supervise Nutrition volunteers
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Minimum Qualifications for this job:
- Must have a Diploma in Human Nutrition or Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and community health from a recognized institution
- Knowledge of the local language of the area is an added advantage
Application Instructions
Applications should be filled in triplicate on PS Form 3 (Revised 2008) and attach Curriculum Vitae, a copy of the national identity card, photocopies of certificates and testimonials of the academic credentials, and contact information for 3 professional references to;
The Hospital Director
Jinja Regional Referral Hospital
P. O Box 43 Jinja,
PS form 3 can be downloaded from here PUBLIC SERVICE FORM 3 (PS FORM 3)
NOTE: All staff recruited under this project will be given employment contracts by the hospital. These are full time jobs, so people already holding full-time Jobs should not apply and salaries will be based on Government scales.
Where applicable, applicants must be registered with the relevant council and have a valid practicing license
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th September 2022 at 5pm
For similar Jobs in Uganda today and great Uganda jobs, please remember to subscribe using the form below:
NOTE:
No employer should ask you for money in return for advancement in the recruitment process or for being offered a position. Please contact Fresher Jobs Uganda if it ever happens with any of the jobs that we advertise.
Discover more from Fresher Jobs Uganda
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
