SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV - 64067458

Requisition No: 853579 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPV - 64067458

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64067458 

Salary:  $55,255.45 to $60,781.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/29/2025 

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SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST SUPERVISOR - 64067458

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HILLSBOROUGH

DIVISION OF NUTRITION

9827 Sheldon Road

Tampa, FL 33635

 

 

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

 

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training.  From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.  There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee.  If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program.  We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us. 

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Senior Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor – Outreach

This position supervises professional and support employees who provide WIC Outreach, breastfeeding and nutrition services. Provides direct services and reports to Public Health Nutrition Consultant (WIC Coordinator). This position is also responsible for supervising the planning, implementing and evaluating of the WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program and components of Nutrition Services such as Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition counseling services.

Must have good communication, writing and organizational skills to meet the established guidelines for the WIC program and provides services in accordance with DHM 150-24.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The majority of this job is overseeing WIC Outreach and Breastfeeding services and the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program throughout Hillsborough County. This position represents Women, Infant and Children Program at meetings, plans all WIC Outreach activities, and develops community partnerships. A valid and current Florida License to practice dietetics is required for this position.  As a supervisor, trains, motivates, evaluates and monitors the daily work activities of Senior Public Health Nutritionist, Nutrition Educator, and consults with health care practitioners to determine nutrition or health needs and diet prescription of WIC clients. Develops, documents and implements nutrition care plans based on assessments of nutrition needs and other current health plans, and provides follow up and referral as needed. Prepares materials for Outreach activities; and reports as requested by Federal and State auditors.  Coordinates with the Public Health Nutrition Consultant regarding the yearly DOH report of our Nutrition Program and WIC Nutrition Program Plan. Review and approve menus to meet the nutritional needs of the intend