Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor

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Make a meaningful impact on the health of Louisiana’s women, infants, and children as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist with the WIC program! In this vital leadership role, you’ll oversee clinical nutrition services, support high-risk participants, guide and develop nutrition staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal WIC policies. If you’re passionate about nutrition, team leadership, and improving maternal and child health outcomes, apply today! Possession of a permanent Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist license plus three years of licensed experience in public health nutrition or dietetics in a clinical setting. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

• Provide supervisory oversight and guidance to Public Health Nutritionists, Health Educators, Nutrition Educators, and contract staff.
• Oversee clinical nutrition services for high-risk WIC participants, including certification and recertification.
• Conduct nutritional assessments to determine participants’ nutritional risk and individual needs.
• Counsel WIC participants on nutrition and prescribe appropriate food packages in accordance with program guidelines.
• Serve as the Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for the WIC program, providing specialized nutrition services to high-risk participants.
• Interpret and implement state and federal WIC policies and procedures to ensure program compliance and effective service delivery.
• Manage staff performance and professional development while providing consultation on WIC policies, procedures, and nutrition services.

Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Public Health / Region 6 / Rapides Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months) Cost Center: 3262109006 Position Number(s): 50337683

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

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Contact Information: Paul Tran [email protected] LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477

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