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Assistant NutritionistNew!

Category

Health Services

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kaabong, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

12/9/2026
30 days left

Employer / Company

Kaabong District Local Government logo
Kaabong District Local Government
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Description (Public)

Kaabong District Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified Ugandans for the post of Assistant Nutritionist (1 vacancy/ies, Salary Scale U5, Reference KBGDSC/35/2026).

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assess nutritional status of clients and provide counselling
  • Run nutrition education sessions in communities and health facilities
  • Manage nutrition supplies and therapeutic feeding commodities
  • Compile nutrition reports and support nutrition surveillance
  • Support growth monitoring and promotion activities at health facilities and outreaches
  • Train village health teams and mothers on nutrition and infant feeding practices

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Diploma in nutrition, dietetics or a related field
  • Registration with the Allied Health Professionals Council where applicable
  • Knowledge of community nutrition and food security programming

Skills & Competencies:

  • Nutrition assessment and counselling
  • Community mobilisation and health education
  • Data collection and reporting

How to Apply

About Kaabong District Local Government
Kaabong District Local Government is the primary administrative body for Kaabong District in the Karamoja sub-region of Uganda. Dedicated to fostering sustainable development and improving the quality of life for its citizens, the organization manages local public services, infrastructure, and community welfare initiatives in alignment with national government policies.

Mission

To provide efficient and effective public services to the people of Kaabong District through sustainable development and good governance.

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