DIR OF NUTRITION

Program leadership position responsible for managing and directing the functions and staff within the Nutrition Division of the Department of Public Health, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Directs Regional Nutrition Coordinators engaged in coordinating activities and overseeing staff administering nutrition programs such as the Women Infants and Children (WIC) at sites within an assigned region

• Develops and implements quality standards and work objectives for the education, counseling and operations components of the department’s nutrition programs

• Establishes performance measures for use by staff in assessing and evaluating nutrition

services provided to clients

• Ensures program compliance with applicable federal, state and local standards, policies and regulations

• Participates in the selection of staff, monitors the performance and on-going development and training of division staff, conducts performance evaluations of supervisory staff and recommends disciplinary action as required

• Directs the preparation of grant applications and proposals to obtain funding for nutrition programs and services

• Oversees staff responsible for preparing educational materials on nutrition care for use by staff and clients

• Works closely with program staff, community organizations and other stakeholders to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of maternal and child health related programs

• Works collaboratively with outside agencies and community organizations to establish partnerships and referral systems

• Reviews, evaluates and prepares reports on proposed federal and state legislation impacting nutrition, women and child health services and programs

• Directs the preparation of comprehensive narrative or statistical reports on program services and accomplishments required by funding sources

• Prepares and manages the division’s operating budget and directs purchasing functions; Prepares various staffing and activity reports and keeps senior management abreast of program issues and concerns

• Participates in meetings, attends training and other professional development functions to keep abreast of best practices and new developments in the field OF NUTRITION

• Represents the department in meetings, conferences, special task force initiatives and work committees to discuss the development and evaluation of WIC and nutrition programs and services

Department of Public Health

Location: Multiple Locations

Shift: Monday-Friday

Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm