Nutritionist/Health Educator/Dietitian

Click HERE for Video This is a full time, full benefit eligible position located in Lowndes County, GA. Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. What we offer. Full time employees will enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, long‑term care, and life insurance. Part time positions are not benefit eligible. For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit Position Summary We are looking to fill this position with either a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, or Health Educator. Under supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups or the public. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility. Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist Qualifications Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. Health Educator Qualifications Bachelor's or Masters degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university that meets specific coursework criteria. Preferred Qualifications Registered Nurse: Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire, current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification. Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) and will consider them. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Department of Public Health