Position: Registered Dietitian
Part-time, 20 hours/week
Closing date: November 17, 2011
Position summary
The MIFA Meals on Wheels registered dietician (RD) will be responsible for nutritional planning and monitoring of all nutrition services, including education. The RD will serve as nutritional liaison between the nutrition service contractor and Meals on Wheels in the production of nearly 2,000 meals daily.
Qualifications
1. Registered/licensed dietitian in the state of Tennessee
2. Six months’ experience in the field of nutrition/food science preferred
3. People skills and good verbal and written communication skills
4. Ability to interact respectfully with people of diverse ages, races, and household compositions
5. Clinical, administrative, and appropriate record-keeping skills
6. Proficient with communications systems (computers, email, netbooks, telephone software, scanners, etc.), Microsoft Office, and various database systems
7. Ability to drive and to conduct home nutritional counseling sessions for clients
8. Ability to work independently and with limited supervision
9. Ability to meet all applicable state, local, and federal background screening requirements
Essential functions and responsibilities
1. Serve as the nutritional and technical liaison between the food service vendor and Meals on Wheels by overseeing and ensuring that meals are nutritious and appetizing and meet regulatory requirements
2. Oversee food quality and handling
3. Plan, coordinate, and present nutritional education material in order to conduct nutritional assessments
To apply, send resume by mail to MIFA HR, 910 Vance Ave., Memphis, TN 38126; fax to (901) 529-4530; or email to hrcoordinator@mifa.org.