DUE: 13 JUL 2026
POSITION : NUTRITIONISTS (3 POSITIONS)
GRADE : 8
REPORTING TO : SENIOR NUTRITIONIST
LOCATION : ROWAN MARTIN BUILDING
DEPARTMENT : CITY HEALTH
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above-mentioned vacancies in City Health Department.
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for implementing and providing technical support for nutrition programmes at district level. The Nutritionist is responsible for stakeholder engagement in the district.
KEY RESULT AREAS
• Planning, coordinating and implementation of nutrition programs in the district.
• Advising and liaising with the Senior Nutritionist on issues pertaining to public health nutrition such as emergencies and epidemics.
• Assessing and monitoring the nutritional status of all residents.
• Designing and implementing programmes for the prevention, management of malnutrition food insecurity and non-communicable disease.
• Provides interface with stakeholders on nutrition at district level.
• Provides technical support and training of health workers on implementation of nutrition programmes
• Designs nutrition education appropriate for specific groups.
• Monitoring, evaluating and producing reports for nutrition programmes implemented in the districts.
• Conducts surveys and surveillance.
• Any other duties assigned by your superior
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bsc Honors Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics
• Registered with Allied Health
• Current Practising Certificate
• 2 years working experience at implementation level.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
DESIRED COMPETENCES
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Team player.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Good interpersonal skills
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.
TO APPLY
A written application letter together with a detailed curriculum vitae including certified copies of both educational and professional qualifications should be submitted to:
The Acting Human Capital Director
Rowan Martin Building
P. O. Box 1680
HARARE
Or hand deliver to Records Office, Basement, Room B38 at Rowan Martin Building.
To arrive not later than 13 July 2026
NB: CITY OF HARARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS
