Senior Nutritionist, WIC
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Job Info

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Join Our Team as a Senior Nutritionist for the WIC Program!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the health and well-being of women, infants, and children? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Nutritionist to lead our team in managing the nutrition component of the Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food Program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to federal regulations and state policies by planning, supervising, and evaluating the nutrition component of the program.
• Policy Development: Develop local program nutrition procedures based on state WIC Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Program Nutritionists and Nutrition Assistants, providing ongoing mentorship and guidance.
• Service Enhancement: Define staff responsibilities, work schedules, and participant service hours to optimize program delivery.
• Staff Development: Ensure nutrition staff have up-to-date knowledge and skills through training and annual reviews.
• Program Enhancement: Plan and evaluate nutrition education delivery, implement new strategies, and oversee annual Farmer's Market Events.
• Community Engagement: Act as a nutrition liaison between state agencies, local programs, and healthcare providers, developing outreach and referral networks.
• Additional Duties: Perform high-risk certifications, provide nutrition education, and assist in program administration as needed.

Qualifications
Must have one of the below qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, or Nutrition Education and two years experience of post-graduate, community nutrition experience.
• Master's Degree in Public Health Nutrition, Nutrition, Foods and Nutrition, or Nutrition Education, and one year of post-graduate, community nutrition experience.
• Registered Dietitian with one year of post-graduate, community nutrition experience. Licensure with the Board of Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists preferred

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated customer service skills, approachability, and friendliness.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese preferred.

Why Join Us:

• Make a meaningful impact on the health of our community.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Apply Now: If you are driven, passionate, and ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't miss this opportunity to join our team as a Senior Nutritionist. Apply today!

EEO Statement
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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