The incumbent will be responsible for the formulation of strategic plans for nutrition and dietetic services as well as responsible for budget preparation and control, and fiscal accountability for the performance of the department.

 VACANCY 

Applications are invited for suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA). 

MANAGER, NUTRITION AND DIETETICS  

The incumbent will be responsible for the formulation of strategic plans for nutrition and dietetic services as well as responsible for budget preparation and control, and fiscal accountability for the performance of the department. 

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinate nutrition and dietetic services throughout the institution.
• Develop and maintain the philosophy and mission of the department.
• Develop budgetary proposal, manage and control fiscal, physical and human resources.
• Establish guidelines for formulation and updating or administrative and therapeutic policies and procedures for the department.
• Compile and utilize pertinent operational data to improve efficiency and quality of the Nutrition and Dietetic Services.
• Establish and maintain effective inter and intra-departmental communications and relationships.
• Liaise with other department heads regarding technical and administrative aspects of nutrition and dietetic services.
• Attend hospital staff conferences and transmit information to nutrition and dietetics staff regarding new developments and trends.
• Participate in recruitment of nutrition and dietetic personnel.
• Ensure performance appraisals are conducted and plans for staff development are implemented. 
• Establish criteria for contracted food/dietetic services.
• Participate in evaluating and selecting food/dietetic services contractors.
• Monitor performance of food/dietetic services contractors.
• Identify, implement and monitor income generating activities for the department.
• Develop workload standards and productivity measures.
• Design and implement a quality assurance programmes.  
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure delivery of quality services.
• Plan and implement promotional and public relations programmes in collaboration with the Public Relations Officer.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the appropriate organisational relationships.                             

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• A Bachelor Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Dietetics with an integrated or postgraduate dietetic internship.
• MSc Food Service Administration or MA Business Administration.
• Registration with the Council for the Professions Related to Medicine in Trinidad & Tobago.
• Five (5) years full-time experience in a similar field in a recognized large sized institution.
• Evidence of continuing professional development during the past three (3) years.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed program is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

All applications should be submitted with a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, birth certificate, a police certificate of good character, a contact number and two (2) testimonials by October 08, 2025 and addressed (with the name of the position applied for, clearly labelled, on the outside of the envelope and the cover letter). To:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

Building #39, Third Floor

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Champs Fleurs

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.