This position serves as a registered licensed Dietitian for providing nutritional services that elevate the health status of the tribal community. The Dietitian will utilize their professional diabetes experience in counseling pre-diabetics, and diabetics. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Make professional decisions or recommendations concerning nutritional care and dietary changes. Provide consultation, in-service training, education and nutrition/diet counseling to the staff and patients. Conducts nutritional assessments of patients, developing care plans consistent with cultural, social and psychological requirements. Assist with development of policies and procedures related to nutritional prevention and intervention. Monitor and evaluate activities of nutrition and the special diabetes program for performance improvement. Other duties as assigned. 08/17/2026 Position Re-announced to solicit for additional applicants. Applicants who previously applied have the option to update their application during the re-announcement. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Additional Information: (Continued) This position meets the criteria specified in pillar number one of the five pillars of the PHS Commissioned Corps. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps MUST apply online under the merit promotion announcement indicated above in order to receive consideration. For more information on PHS Commissioned Corps, visit the website at: https://www.usphs.gov/.
This position you may qualify based on Education. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.ed.gov/accreditation. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
marlen.ramos@ihs.gov (480) 217-9496
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