NUTRITION HEALTH TECHNICIAN

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. seeks a Nutrition Health Technician to provide nutrition education and screening across schools, clinics, worksites, and community locations within the service area.

The role may require occasional evenings or weekends to meet program needs. Under supervision, you will develop basic nutrition education for individuals and groups, adapt materials as needed, and collaborate with Registered Dietitian and Outreach staff to support public health projects.

Qualifications

• Experience: Three (3) years’ experience providing Health Education or

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition education and screening services to individuals, families, schools, and communities in various locations within the assigned service area.
• Develop and carry out basic nutrition education for individuals and groups through patient/client visits in the home or at community facilities.
• Create or adapt nutrition education materials to meet educational needs under supervision when pre-existing materials are unavailable.
• Collaborate with dietitians and outreach staff to plan, implement and evaluate public health programs.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups using appropriate education and outreach methods.

Skills

Health Education

Nutrition Education

Education

Two years post-secondary education in Health Education related field

Post-secondary certificate in nutrition

Job description

Job Details

Closing Date: November 06, 2026 @ 4:00 P.M. (MST)

Salary Range: $21.17 - $25.62/hour

• APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE**
• RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

Essential Duties, Functions And Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition education and screening services to individuals, families, schools, and communities in various locations such as schools, clinics, worksites, and other community locations within the assigned service area. May require occasional evening and/or weekend hours.
• With oversight of Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutrition Outreach supervisor, develops and carries out basic nutrition education for individuals and groups through patient/client visits in the home or at community facilities. (Basic nutrition education may include activities such as food demonstrations, cooking classes, classroom instruction, education at community events and health fairs.)
• Works with pre-existing nutrition education material when available and adapting these materials, if applicable, to meet the educational needs of the client. When no pre-existing education materials are available, will create, under the supervision of Registered Dietitian and Outreach Supervisor, materials to meet the educational needs of clients.
• Works collaboratively with Registered Dietitian, Community Nutrition Educator, and Outreach Supervisor to assist in providing services other than basic nutrition education to community groups by aiding in the planning, development, and managing of public health and community development projects.
• Communicates effectively to diverse individuals and groups using appropriate methods and strategies in communication, education, and social marketing in culturally, socially, and developmentally appropriate applications.
• Plans effective nutrition related health promotion and chronic disease prevention programs and collaboratively develops program goals, measures objectives, implements and evaluates plans.
• Works collaboratively to implement program plans and market program, monitor effectiveness, identify issues and adjust objectives and activities as necessary to meet the program goals.
• Conducts basic program monitoring and evaluation activities, to effectively interpret, report, and disseminate evaluation results, and to incorporate lessons learned into future program plans.
• Adheres to HIPPA, Privacy Act and FDIHB policy requirements when dealing with all patient records or any PHI.
• Documents all patient/client encounters and activities according to FDIHB and departmental policies.
• Utilizes available communications and information technology for communication, data collection, marketing and reporting.
• Works collaboratively with supervisor and others in program planning, management, evaluation and reporting.
• Participates in departmental quality monitoring and performance improvement activities, including planning, data collection and reporting.
• Develops and implements an individualized portfolio plan for professional growth and development including participation in professional organizations and activities workshops, seminars, and staff development programs.
• Participates actively in assigned departmental, multidisciplinary and interagency committees.
• Develops and implements plans to market program services and activities with guidance from public health professional, develops monthly activity schedules, and maintains delivery of services.
• Provides technical assistance to the Community Nutrition Educator.
• Serves as a role model with promotion and participation in health and wellness activities sponsored by the Division of Healthy Living & Outreach and its partners.
• Assists with maintaining and ordering program supplies and equipment.
• Model healthy behaviors while in the public eye.
• Provide evidence based teachings.
• Defer to Registered Dietitian and Outreach Supervisor in all matters that are beyond the scope of work of the Nutrition Health Technician.
• Provides support to other Healthy Living & Outreach programs and other collaborative programs with activities such as health screenings, health fairs, and other community events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mandatory Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Three (3) years’ experience providing Health Education or

Education: Completion of two (2) years (cumulative 60 credit hours) post-secondary education in Health Education related field.

• Completion or will attain within three years of starting employment, a post-secondary certificate (or equivalent) in nutrition from an accredited institution. (Program must be preapproved by supervisor).

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally‑recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.