Dietitian/Nutritionist 1

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Posted Date:

April 10, 2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Position Type:

1

Full-Time Position Location:

Nutrition Services/WIC, Dougherty County Health Department Albany, GA Paygrade/ Salary:

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Job Code:

HCP020, HCP021, HCP022

We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in first year, a defined benefit retirement plan plus (employer matched) 401(k) plan, Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short

• and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts). General Nature of Work
• Provides outstanding customer service
• Performs assessments and provides Medical Nutrition Therapy for high-risk clients
• Plans, implements, and evaluates nutrition care plans for therapeutic diets of high-risk infants/women/children
• Provides in-service training to WIC staff and community
• Provides counseling and nutrition education to individuals thru video conferencing and in group settings
• Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security.
• Responds to Public Health Emergencies Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods, and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; and a verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

(Please mail or bring a copy of your College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—you must have an official transcript prior to the start date). If interested in a dietetic internship program, a master's degree is required from a regionally accredited college or university. Physical Requirements include occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a WIC program
• Previous employment with any state's Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health.
• Has registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Commission of Dietetics Registration AND licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia
• Has a verification statement from an accredited University and completion of a didactic program accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Experience working with mothers who are breastfeeding their baby

Note:

Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualification. Describe background in full. Incomplete applications may result in an applicant not being considered for the position. All information submitted is subject to verification. Drug screen, criminal background check, and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; and verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.

Additional Information Agency Logo:

Requisition ID:

HEA0

AKW Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day Job Posting End Date:

Apr 20, 2026