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Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian



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About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County health.


This is a grant funded position.

Position Overview:
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing high quality nutrition education to Harris County residents. The Dietitian will collaborate amongst the team effectively in order to continually improve programs geared toward nutrition,obesity reduction, and physical activity. The position responsibilities also include building and maintaining relationships with community partners.


Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Provides engaging, evidence based nutrition and physical activity education to individuals and groups within Harris County. Including cooking and physical activity demonstrations.
  • Creates educational materials, presentations, and workshops tailored to the needs of specific populations.
  • Plans and performs outreach activities to increase program’s engagement and participation.
  • Attends community events and building partnerships with local organizations to promote nutrition education.
  • Keeps abreast of current research, approaches, theories, and practices related to nutrition and physical activity.
  • Collect and analyze program data to provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on progress and outcomes. 
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited College or University.
Licenses/Certifications:
  • Registered Dietitian currently commissioned with the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR).
  • Valid TX Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
  • Ability to work well with public and staff members.

Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
  • Understands the organizational mission.
  • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
  • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.
Collaboration
  • Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
  • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
  • Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.
Innovation
  • Ability to adapt to change.
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
  • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
  • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner.
  • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
  • Uses sound judgment.
  • Self-motivated.
  • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.
Communication
  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.


NOTE:Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Qualifications

Language:
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
  • This is a full-time | grant-funded position. 
  • Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  • Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends. 
  • Expected to travel within Harris County jurisdiction.
Work Environment:
  • This job operates in both a professional office and community environment.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
  • This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:
  • Harris County Public Health: Health Prevention & Coordinated Care Division - 7457 Harwin Dr., Houston, Texas. 77036.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.


Date Posted
05/14/2025
Job Reference
14987
Organization
Public Health Services, Health Prevention & Coordinated Care
Location
Harris County, TX
Category
Nutrition/Dietitian
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