Diabetes Education & Nutrition Program Lead

Alameda Health System; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA seeks a nutrition program leader focused on diabetes management to plan, organize and direct ambulatory care nutrition activities.

You will supervise the Health Education Unit, design training for students and interns, and collaborate with ACMC, ACS, and community groups on nutrition initiatives. A nutrition/dietetics background and supervisory experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years as a Nutritionist/CDE with the Alameda County Medical Center or other comparable health care facility.
• Master's degree in nutrition or public health nutrition with ADA-approved internship; CDE or CDE eligible.
• Two years experience in nutrition or dietetics, including at least one year in a health agency.
• Experience supervising is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs a nutrition program with focus on diabetes management.
• Provides supervision and technical guidance to Health Education Unit staff.
• Designs and coordinates training programs for students and dietetic interns.
• Assists community groups in developing standards for diabetes nutrition programs and funding.
• Educates and collaborates with ACMC, ACS, agencies and community groups on nutrition programs.
• Designs, prepares and conducts in-service nutritional education programs for ACS staff and community groups.
• Reviews pamphlets and other nutrition informational aids for dissemination.
• Assists with data collection and evaluates diabetes/nutrition interventions for patient outcomes.
• Develops long-range goals and objectives for nutrition programs and related health programs.

Education

Master's degree in nutrition or public health nutrition with ADA-approved internship

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field with ADA-approved internship

CDE or CDE eligible

Experience in program planning and evaluation

Staff supervision experience

Job description

Alameda Health System in Oakland, CA seeks a nutrition program leader focused on diabetes management to plan, organize and direct ambulatory care nutrition activities.

You will supervise the Health Education Unit, design training for students and interns, and collaborate with ACMC, ACS, and community groups on nutrition initiatives. A nutrition/dietetics background and supervisory experience are essential.