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Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist… at Harris County · Houston
Job Description
If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Our Values:
HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department’s cornerstone values guiding our work to improve the community’s health and well-being.
• Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.
This position is funded through special revenue.
Position Overview:
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for supporting the Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) Program under the Chronic Disease Prevention Program by providing diabetes and nutrition education to Harris County residents. Responsibilities also include building and maintaining relationships with community partners, scheduling new classes, and delivering continuous support to partners and participants with the goal of providing high-quality services.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Instructs, manages, and provides lifestyle education based on an evidence based curriculum for the Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support (DSMES) Program yearly cohorts.
- Attend community outreach events, such as health fairs to increase program’s engagement and participation.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community stakeholders, schools, providers, and community healthcare agencies to facilitate and support the DSMES program yearly cohorts.
- Tracks/inputs participant data to include number of participants seen, demonstrating participants progress to goals.
- Provides monthly, quarterly and annual program reports.
- Keeps abreast of current research, approaches, theories, and practices related to diabetes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
Licenses/Certifications:
- Registered Dietitian credentials and state license
- Valid Texas Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
- Ability to work well with public and staff members
- Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process
Core Competencies:
• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Experience:
- At least one (1) year of experience working directly in public health, nutrition and/or dietetics
Language:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- This is a full-time position, funded through special revenue
- Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends
- Expected to travel within Harris County jurisdiction
Work Environment:
- This job operates in both a professional office and community environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
- This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:
- Harris County Public Health: Health Prevention & Coordinated Care Division - 3204 Ennis St, Houston, TX 77004
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.