JOB DESCRIPTION: 
The Armenian Red Cross Society in cooperation with the Danish Red Cross is implementing the "Prevention of Diabetes and Diabetes Care among Elderly in Armenia" program. The program, which is implemented in three regions of Armenia: Ararat, Aragatsotn, Gegharkunik, aims to prevent diabetes and its complications in the elderly with diabetes or prediabetes. Healthy Eating is one of the self-management behaviors for people with diabetes and prediabetes. Given the importance of this component of the program, the Armenian Red Cross Society is looking for a Nutritionist (dietician).
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
- Educate the project’s beneficiaries about a healthy and unhealthy diet;
- Provide knowledge to the beneficiaries of the program about the importance of a healthy dietetics;
- Promote the development of beneficiaries' self-management skills;
- Participate in program activities if necessary;
- Set realistic, achievable healthy eating goals;
- Consider different healthy eating options;
- Develop a meal plan that fits the beneficiaries;
- Know own carbohydrate foods and portions to avoid blood glucose spikes or drops;
- Adjust meal plan for physical activity, lifestyle.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
- Higher medical education;
- At least 3 years of work experience in the field of endocrinology;
- Experience in knowledge sharing and training;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Fluency in spoken and written Armenian and English languages;
- Ability to travel to regions at least 2 days during the week.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
The qualified and interested candidates should submit their Curricula Vitae both in English and Armenian languages to: ************@********.** , mentioning the position title ("Endocrinologist/ Nutritionist") in the subject line of the e-mail. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.
ABOUT COMPANY: 
The Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) is a non-profit organization, established based on common interests of its' members, the only National Society on the territory of the Republic of Armenia, which does not pursue any religious, political goals, not affiliated with any political stream, and carries out its activities throughout the country. As an authorized member of the International Red Cross Movement, Armenian Red Cross Society is guided by the fundamental principles of the Red Cross, and is an auxiliary organization to the government. Armenian Red Cross Society's mission is to reduce the vulnerability of the population through mobilization of the power of humanity, to get prepared to cope with situations, which may cause vulnerability among the population, as well as by assisting people made vulnerable by harsh socio-economic conditions.