Nutritionist Team Lead

Nutritionist Team Lead

The Mississippi State Department of Health's mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to View email address on click.appcast.io.

A Nutritionist Team Lead is a supervisory-level Nutritionist accountable for professional level work in planning, adaptation, and implementation of the nutritional components of general or specialized public health programs; evaluating nutrition program services; or resource development and training in a district health office, or in a specialized public health program. Accountable for the creation of individual meal plans and oversight of food preparation. They will counsel clients on how to lead healthier lifestyles and prevent or manage health issues related to nutrition. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen. Employee will perform other duties as assigned in the absence of the Nutritionist Supervisor.

What you'll need to be successful: Successful employees need to have excellent multitasking, organizational, and communication skills. Employees must prioritize work to meet deadlines and be an effective team player. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant discipline and 3-5 years of experience as a Nutritionist.