Nutritionist Supervisor

Title: Nutritionist Supervisor

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $55,000 - $67,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: VAL RICHMOND HQ

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

The Richmond & Henrico County Health Districts (RHHD) are on the forefront of Public Health and Population Health. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs. We accomplish this by exposing and addressing the root causes of health disparities and protecting health through disease prevention and monitoring, providing clinical services, nutrition services, environmental health services, vital records, emergency planning, and building health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors. WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH!

The Virginia Department of Health is currently seeking a Nutritionist Supervisor to join the Richmond City Health District. The Nutritionist Supervisor will play a critical role in supervising nutrition staff in clinics and/or coordinating all WIC and other nutritional program components district wide.
Some of the duties are as follows:
• Oversees staffing, training, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Supports program planning, monitoring, and performance analysis.
• Collaborates with district staff, ensures a welcoming customer environment, and resolves inquiries or complaints.
• Reviews medical, hematological, and anthropometric data to interpret needs and document findings
• Provides nutrition education, develops individualized care plans, sets goals, and makes appropriate referrals.
• Promotes nutrition programs and best practices, serving as a subject matter expert when needed.

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by Federal WIC Funds. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.

VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come join our team!

Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of principles/practices of nutrition/dietetics & it's relationship to public health/regulations or standards for program
• Knowledge of nutrition principles & ability to make nutritional assessments
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients & staff members
• Ability to respond to public inquiry regarding the nutrition program
• Must meet requirements for use of title, dietitian/nutritionist as authorized by 54.1 - 2731 of Code of VA; prefer Registered Dietitian


Additional Considerations
• Registration by Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Obtain certification as Competent Professional Authority within (6) months of hire

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts.

The Richmond & Henrico County Health Districts (RHHD) are on the forefront of Public Health and Population Health. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs. We accomplish this by exposing and addressing the root causes of health disparities and protecting health through disease prevention and monitoring, providing clinical services, nutrition services, environmental health services, vital records, emergency planning, and building health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors. WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH!

The Virginia Department of Health is currently seeking a Nutritionist Supervisor to join the Richmond City Health District. The Nutritionist Supervisor will play a critical role in supervising nutrition staff in clinics and/or coordinating all WIC and other nutritional program components district wide.
Some of the duties are as follows:
• Oversees staffing, training, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Supports program planning, monitoring, and performance analysis.
• Collaborates with district staff, ensures a welcoming customer environment, and resolves inquiries or complaints.
• Reviews medical, hematological, and anthropometric data to interpret needs and document findings
• Provides nutrition education, develops individualized care plans, sets goals, and makes appropriate referrals.
• Promotes nutrition programs and best practices, serving as a subject matter expert when needed.

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by Federal WIC Funds. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.

VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year's seasonal influenza vaccination.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come join our team!

Contact Information

Name: Rose Sandra Bose

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Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer