Job Description

• POSITION SUMMARY:

  • The Nutritionist for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will be responsible for the providing nutrition services to WIC applicants and participants.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor's degree public health nutrition, nutrition, or nutrition education required. Master's degree preferred.

• EXPERIENCE:

  • 1 year experience in clinical or community nutrition preferred.

• SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Demonstrated leadership and decision-making capabilities. Excellent communication skills. Sensitivity to the needs of the participant population. Interest in nutrition and in maternal and child health. Ability to work at multiple WIC sites and during evening hours, as needed.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. MelroseWakefield Healthcare reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

COVID-19 POLICY:

Please note that effective October 1, 2021, as a condition of employment at MelroseWakefield, all employees and new hires must have received their complete dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, unless they have been granted an exemption.