Nutritionist

About the job

Help promote public health as a Nutritionist or Health Educator within the Georgia Department of Public Health's District 8-1 County Position in Lowndes County. Join an organization dedicated to protecting and improving the health of Georgia's diverse communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct nutrition and health education programs
• Provide individual and group nutritional assessments and counseling
• Serve as a resource for nutrition and dietetics to healthcare professionals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related field required
• Dietetic verification statement for Registered Dietitian candidates; or equivalent qualifications for Health Educator roles
• Preferred: Registered Nurse with appropriate credentials

Benefits

• Generous health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, and 13 paid holidays per year
• Vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave
• Training and professional development opportunities

Location

• On-site in Lowndes County, Georgia

Additional Information

• Equal opportunity employer, background check and drug screening required
• Engagement in wellness activities encouraged for all staff

Healthcare · 10,000+

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency in preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective. Established as an independent state agency in 2011, DPH operates through numerous divisions and collaborates with Georgia's 159 county health departments and 18 public health districts. Key functions include health promotion, disease prevention, maternal and child health, infectious disease control, environmental health, epidemiology, emergency preparedness, and vital records management. DPH's mission is to protect the lives of all Georgians by ensuring a safe and healthy environment.