Deputy Director: Nutrition needed at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS 

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 8 qualification in Dietetics or Nutrition that allows registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable).
• A postgraduate qualification (NQF 9) of the above will be an advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as an independent practitioner, experience should be at Assistant Director or equivalent level. 

DUTIES  

• Develop, review and update national policies, strategies, guidelines, clinical protocols, and regulations for facility-based nutrition services.
• Coordinate and provide technical guidance for the development and update nutrition clinical guidelines to support evidence-based practices in the management of disease-related malnutrition and special dietary needs.
• Provide technical support to provinces and other departments for the implementation of facility-based nutrition interventions. Manage performance of national nutrition supplementation contracts.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support facility-based nutrition. Manage resource, risk, and audit queries.