OCCUPATIONAL NUTRITIONIST

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Job Summary: The Occupational Nutritionist is responsible for promoting healthy lifestyles in client companies by designing and implementing nutrition programs and nutritional assessments to improve employee well-being and productivity. Key Responsibilities: 1. Promote healthy lifestyles in client companies 2. Design and implement nutrition programs and experiential workshops 3. Conduct individualized follow-up for chronic cases **What does an Occupational Nutritionist do at ABJ?** At ABJ, the Occupational Nutritionist is the **person responsible for promoting healthy lifestyles** within client companies. Working on-site at the client’s facilities, they design and implement healthy nutrition programs, nutritional assessments, and experiential workshops for employees. Their goal is to reduce metabolic risk factors and enhance productivity through nutritional well-being. **Specific Functions** **Nutritional Assessment of Personnel** * **Assess the nutritional status** of the client company’s staff: * Measurement of weight, height, and circumferences (waist, hip, arm) * Calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI) * Measurement of body fat percentage and muscle mass percentage (using a portable bioimpedance analyzer) * **Identify metabolic risks**: overweight, obesity, cardiovascular risk, malnutrition. * **Classify** workers according to their level of nutritional risk. * **Refer cases requiring medical intervention** (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia) to the Occupational Physician. **Design and Implementation of the Healthy Eating Plan** * **Develop the Healthy Eating Plan** tailored to the client company, considering: * Type of activity (mining, construction, industry, offices) * Work schedule (day/night shifts) * Availability of cafeteria or snack kiosk * **Design balanced menus** for corporate cafeterias: * Portion control * Reduction of sugars and saturated fats * Increased fiber, lean proteins, and vegetables * Adequate hydration * **Advise on procurement of supplies** for kiosks or vending machines: * Eliminate junk food (ultra-processed snacks, sugary drinks) * Incorporate healthy options (fruits, nuts, water, plain yogurt) **Experiential Workshops and Training Sessions** * **Design and deliver experiential workshops** (2\-4 hours) with practical, applicable content: * "How to Combat Stress Through Nutrition" * "Food Labeling: Learn to Read What You Consume" * "Superfoods: Boost Your Energy at Work" * "Smart Hydration During Long Shifts" * "Nutrition for Night-Shift Workers" * "Portion Control Without Sacrificing Flavor" * **Conduct awareness campaigns** (Health Week, World Food Day). * **Measure workshop impact** using pre- and post-workshop surveys. **Longitudinal Follow-Up of Chronic Cases** * **Provide individualized follow-up** for employees with chronic diseases: * Type 2 Diabetes (glucose control, meal planning) * Arterial Hypertension (sodium reduction, blood pressure control) * Dyslipidemia (elevated cholesterol and triglycerides) * Obesity and overweight (weight reduction plan) * **Record worker progress** (weight, circumferences, adherence to plan). * **Coordinate with the Occupational Physician** for cases requiring pharmacological adjustment. * **Motivate** workers to sustain healthy habit changes. **Participation in Comprehensive Wellness Campaigns** * **Participate in health campaigns** organized by the client company: * Health Week (preventive exams, lectures, physical activities) * Wellness Fair (nutritional booth, healthy tastings) * Wellness Challenges (daily steps, hydration, fruit consumption) * **Measure campaign success indicators** (number of participants, average weight loss, reported habit improvements). **Preparation of Reports and Documentation** * **Prepare quarterly reports** including: * Overall nutritional status of the assessed population * Percentage of workers in each category (normal, overweight, obese) * Main detected metabolic risks * Workshop and campaign participation rates * Intervention impact (habit changes, weight reduction) * **Present reports** to the Occupational Physician and the client’s HR department. **Research in Occupational Nutrition** * **Identify dietary factors** affecting productivity and safety. * **Stay updated** on trends in occupational nutrition and corporate wellness. **Requirements** * **Degree in Nutrition** (licensed and registered). * **Minimum 2 years of experience** in clinical nutrition, occupational nutrition, or the food industry. * Ability to **travel** to client company facilities. * Proficiency in **anthropometry** and **body composition assessment** (bioimpedance analyzer, skinfold caliper). * Skills to **design and deliver practical, engaging workshops**. **Desirable:** * Specialization in **Sports Nutrition** or **Clinical Nutrition**. * Experience with outsourcing firms or corporate wellness consultancies. * Knowledge of **behavior change methodologies** (motivational interviewing). * Basic proficiency in **Power BI** for reporting. **Apply to:** administrador@abj.com.pe **Subject:** OCCUPATIONAL NUTRITIONIST – Expected Salary: S/ \[amount] Salary: S/.1,223\.33 \- S/.2,529\.52 per month Workplace: On-site employment