Senior Dietician D4 – Botswana Defence Force (Botswana) – Apply by 25 June 2025

Job Opportunity: Senior Dietician D4 – Botswana Defence Force (Botswana) – Apply by 25 June 2025

Location: Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB), Botswana
Closing Date: 25 June 2025
Position: Senior Dietician – D4 Salary Scale
Contract Type: Permanent
Organization: Botswana Defence Force (BDF)

Overview

The Botswana Defence Force is seeking a highly qualified Senior Dietician to provide nutrition screening, assessment, counselling, and intervention for personnel and patients. This role supports the health, performance, and readiness of BDF personnel through tailored nutritional care and therapy.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Scale: D4 (P265,948 – P282,120 per annum)
Leave: 30 working days per annum
Benefits Include:
- Optional Contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%)
- Contributory Pension Scheme (Government pays 15%; employee pays 5%)
- Housing and Upkeep Allowance of P309.00 per month
- Scarce Skill Allowance (if applicable)

Key Responsibilities

-Provide medical nutrition therapy for a wide range of clinical conditions.

-Incorporate evidence-based standards into nutrition planning.

-Conduct nutritional assessments, counselling, and monitoring.

-Assess and manage diet-related issues affecting soldiers’ health and performance.

-Collaborate with BDF medical personnel to design general and therapeutic diets.

-Conduct research and assessments on nutrition and physical readiness.

-Develop and manage meal plans and ensure adequate food supply.

-Lead nutrition education and health promotion initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

-Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent.

-Minimum of eight (8) years’ work experience, including two (2) years at D4 salary scale or equivalent in the private sector.

-Registration with the Botswana Health Professions Council.

-Possession of a valid practising licence.

Key Competencies

Leading and Deciding
Supporting and Cooperating
Analyzing and Interpreting
Creating and Conceptualizing
Organizing and Executing
Adapting and Coping
Enterprising and Performing

APPLICATION PROCESS

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