SENIOR PRINCIPAL NUTRITION AND DIETETICS OFFICER at KNH

SENIOR PRINCIPAL NUTRITION AND DIETETICS OFFICER, JOB GROUP KNH 5 (1 POST)

Job Purpose
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Principal Nutrition and Dietetics
Officer in the provision of nutrition and dieteticsl services in the Hospital.

Duties and Responsibilities
a) Administer and enforce the Public Health Act (Cap 242), and the Food, Drugs and
Chemical Substances Act (Cap 254), Nutritionists and Dieticians Act 2007, Breast
Milk Substitute Act 2012 and other health related legislations;
b) Provide leadership to ensure quality delivery of nutrition and dietetics services,
training and research;
c) Foster nutrition and dietetics governance to maintain and improve the quality of
patient care;
d) Promote quality healthcare and performance improvement in patient’s safety
initiatives;
e) Coordinate long-term strategies in provision of specialized nutrition and dietetics
services;
f) Establish strategic partnerships and collaboration with stakeholders in support of
development of specialized nutrition and dietetics services;
g) Implement the set professional standards and ethics in the provision of specialized
nutrition and dietetics services;
h) Coordinate implementation and review of Policies, Procedures and Strategies in
specialized nutrition and dietetics services;
i) Promote research, innovation, and technology transfer in the provision of
specialized nutrition and dietetics services;
j) Ensure compliance with nutrition and dietetics standards and ethics;
k) Maintain accurate and up to-date database of all nutrition and dietetics assets
including research projects and intellectual properties;
l) Coordinate activities and operations of the Hospital’s Nutrition and Dietetics
Services and Programs;
m) Facilitate preparation and implementation of nutrition and dietetics services strategic
and annual work plans;
n) Formulate and oversee the implementation of nutrition and dietetics services,
policies and plans in liaison with stakeholders;
o) Set performance targets and ensure that they are achieved;
p) Participate in budget development and implementation of the nutrition and dietetics
services; and
q) Support prudent expenditure control and the growth of revenue streams for nutrition
and dietetics services.

Qualifications and Experience
a) Master in any of the following disciplines; Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics,
Dietetics/Clinical Nutrition, Applied Human Nutrition, Medical Dietetics, Food Science
and Nutrition or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
b) Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines; Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics,
Dietetics/Clinical Nutrition, Applied Human Nutrition, Medical Dietetics, Food Science
and Nutrition or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
c) Leadership/ Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution
d) Registration certificate by the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute;
e) Valid practicing certificate by the Kenya Nutrition & Dieticians Institute;
f) Proficiency in computer applications; and
g) Minimum eight (8) years relevant work experience, with not less than three (3) years
as a Principal Nutrition and Dietetic Officer or a comparable role.

Method of Application
All those Interested in the above positions and meet the minimum requirements are
requested to download and fill the application form available at KNH Website https://knh.or.ke/
 The application form together with a detailed C.V indicating
qualifications, experience, current responsibilities, copies of testimonials and
certificates which MUST be SERIALIZED should sent on or before 22nd December,
2025 to the address below: or dropped at the Hospital’s Central Registry located at the KNH Administration block -

The Chief Executive Officer
Kenyatta National Hospital
P.O Box 20723-00202
NAIROBI

“Kenyatta National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and qualified candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.

NB:
1. Kenyatta National Hospital DOES NOT charge ANY FEES for application
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
3. Successful candidate will be required to submit the document listed below to
comply with the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya,2010:
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• A certificate of good conduct from the National Police Service
• EACC Clearance
• Credit Reference Bureau Clearance
• HELB Compliance
• KRA Tax Compliance
“ANY FORM OF CANVASSING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION

Members of the public are informed that Kenyatta National Hospital, Human Resource Division will contact the shortlisted applicants and candidates through Telephone number 0780433080 only.