Clinical Nutritionist/Dietician Mentor

We’re looking for a Clinical Nutritionist/Dietician Mentor who can live and volunteer for 10 months in South Africa.

• As a volunteer, you will support the review of menus to ensure they provide suitable nutritional intake based on the disabilities of the residents and other health challenges they may be experiencing. 
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need a relevant qualification in Clinical Nutrition / Dietetics as well as experience around nutrition and health issues for persons with disabilities. 
• Provide training support in correct handling and preparation of food to ensure quality healthy food is provided to the residents.

About the Partner Organisation 

Ann Harding Cheshire Home (AHCH), based in Johanessburg, is a residential care facility for adults with permanent physical disability. The facility aims to create a society where persons with disabilities have equal opportunities. Their mission is to assist people with disabilities regardless of their colour, race or creed, by providing the conditions necessary for their physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

The residents at the Ann Harding Cheshire Home all live with a physical disability and the majority are wheelchair dependent and as a result have little to no physical activity on a daily basis. The Home does have access to a dietitian through their catering company, however, the catering company's knowledge of diet for persons with disabilities specifically, is limited. A volunteer is needed to capacity build the team to care for residents dietary needs into the future.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.