Nutrition & Dietetics Technologist Job Garissa University

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ADVERT NO: GaU/HR/EA/16/26: NUTRITION & DIETETICS TECHNOLOGIST GaU GRADE 6 – ONE (1) POSITION

Job Description

The Nutritionist & Dietician will be responsible for:

• Conducting nutrition assessments for patients attending the University Clinic.
• Providing individualized dietary counseling and nutrition care plans for patients with special dietary needs (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, obesity, malnutrition, HIV/AIDS, pregnancy, and chronic illnesses).
• Offering nutrition education and health promotion to students and staff through talks, workshops, and outreach programs.
• Supporting preventive healthcare programs, including lifestyle disease management and wellness initiatives.
• Advising the University Clinic on therapeutic diets and meal planning where applicable.
• Participating in maternal, child, adolescent, and reproductive health nutrition services where required.
• Maintaining accurate patient nutrition records, reports, and statistics in line with Ministry of Health requirements.
• Collaborating with medical officers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care.
• Supporting nutrition surveillance, screening, and referrals as necessary.
• Ensuring compliance with professional ethics, infection prevention, and patient confidentiality standards.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the University from time to time.

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Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Have at least a Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution
• Registration and valid practicing license from the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI).
• At least five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in nutrition assessment, counseling, and reporting.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Computer literacy and basic record-keeping skills.

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How to Apply

Vacancy details are available on the Garissa University website at www.gau.ac.ke. Interested applicants are required to complete the “Application for Employment” form (Form FM–HR–009) and provide full details of their educational and professional qualifications, work experience, telephone number, and e-mail address. Applicants should attach an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, and testimonials. The application must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked at the top “Application for the Position of ________” and mailed or delivered to:

THE VICE CHANCELLOR
GARISSA UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 1801-70100 GARISSA
Or can be emailed to: recruitment@gau.ac.ke

Applications should be received at the office of the Vice Chancellor not later than20th March 2026 at 5.00pm. Incomplete and late applications will NOT be accepted.