Nutritionist

CoRSU

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  Location: Kampala, Uganda

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  Category: Other Services

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  Job Type: N/A

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  Salary ( UGX) : Monthly

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services for people with disability in Uganda (CoRSU) was established in 2006 as a private non-profit, non-governmental organization and is supported by several donors amongst which CBM (Christian Blind Mission) is a major one. CoRSU provides Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, and Rehabilitation, mainly for children as well as adults with disabilities.

CoRSU seeks to employ professionally suitable and dynamic individuals to fill the following positions:

POSITION: NUTRITIONIST
Department: Medical Directorate
Reports to: Head of Department

Overall Job Purpose
To provide and monitor feedings to pediatric patients enrolled in NRP and carry out nutrition education for patients and caretakers. Participate in developing the hospital patients’ diet and work closely with the project management team to manage nutritional interventions for various conditions including donor reporting. Participate in the CP and dysphagia clinics as well as research and training. 

Duties & Responsibilities (refer to CoRSU website)

Academic and professional qualifications
• Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition or Human Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution
• Computer knowledge and documentation skills
• Clinical Nutritionist Skills or Public Health nutritionist skills are desirable

Work Experience, knowledge & skills
• 3 years of working experience
• Good communication, presentation, and social skills
• Ability to document all nutrition activities in the department
• Knowledge of English and at least two local (Ugandan) languages
• Knowledge of rehabilitation of people with disabilities especially children
• A Clear understanding of Disability and rehabilitation programs, community dynamics, cultures, and practices
• Patience, Flexibility, and Creativity skills

Qualified persons should submit their applications (detailed CV with a cover letter plus copies of academic qualifications) to The Head of Human Resources, CoRSU Hospital P.O. 46 Kisub, or email to recruitment@corsuhospital.org Indicate the position you are applying for in the Subject of the email.

Note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.
The closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday 13th September 2023.

Qualified persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.