Senior Public Health Nutritionist — WIC Programs

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Health in Lynchburg is seeking a Nutritionist Sr. to support the WIC program within the Central Virginia Health District.

The role requires meeting Virginia statutes for Dietitians/Nutritionists and delivering nutrition services across multiple client settings. The position involves mentoring staff, coordinating nutrition services for women, infants and children, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of nutrition and public health.
• Ability to interpret data to describe population served and outcomes of nutrition intervention.
• Strong communication, organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition services to clients in the WIC program across various settings.
• Mentor and supervise nutrition programs and supporting staff as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Virginia regulations for dietitians/nutritionists.
• Collaborate with district teams to support Women, Infants & Children services.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Public health context

Nutrition assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Nutrition

Job description

Virginia Department of Health in Lynchburg is seeking a Nutritionist Sr. to support the WIC program within the Central Virginia Health District.

The role requires meeting Virginia statutes for Dietitians/Nutritionists and delivering nutrition services across multiple client settings. The position involves mentoring staff, coordinating nutrition services for women, infants and children, and ensuring regulatory compliance.