Nutrition Food Management Consultant

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The consultant in this position will work in developing capacity in the program areas of infant/child nutrition, nutrition risk, and dietary formulas, as well as infant formula manufacturer rebate contract management. The position coordinates with Nutrition and Public Health Consultants to establish WIC policy based on Federal Regulations and with WIC partners, including Medicaid and CSHCS program representatives. The consultant is responsible for providing technical assistance to the WIC Division and local WIC agencies statewide regarding the Michigan WIC authorized formulary.

The consultant applies knowledge of clinical nutrition principles and practices, is assigned to work with selected local WIC agencies, and ensures that agencies are evaluated according to federal standards and receive appropriate training and technical assistance. The consultant is also responsible for assignments related to the MI‑WIC computer system and for policy, training and collaboration in related areas.

The consultant in this position is the recognized WIC State resource in the program areas of infant/child nutrition, nutrition risk, and dietary formulas, as well as infant formula manufacturer rebate contract management. The position establishes WIC policy based on Federal Regulations and leads coordination with WIC Medicaid and CSHCS program representatives on federally required primary payer meetings. The consultant provides technical assistance related to nutrition consultation and assistance to the WIC Division and local WIC agencies statewide for the formulary used by WIC programs.

The consultant applies extensive knowledge of clinical nutrition principles and practices, works with selected local WIC agencies, and ensures agencies are evaluated according to federal standards and receive appropriate training and technical assistance. The consultant also handles assignments related to the MI‑WIC computer system and policy, training and collaboration in related areas.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Document relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions in the resume, transcript and/or application for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month, year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). Official transcripts must be scanned copies, not web‑based or unofficial copies, and must provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and the date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here.

Possession of a master's degree in human nutrition, public health, or institution administration.

Nutrition/Food Management Consultant 10: One year of professional (post‑master's) experience equivalent to a Nutrition/Food Management Consultant.

Nutrition/Food Management Consultant P11: Two years of professional (post‑master's) experience equivalent to a Nutrition/Food Management Consultant, including one year equivalent to a Nutrition/Food Management Consultant 10.

Nutrition/Food Management Consultant 12: Three years of professional (post‑master's) experience equivalent to a Nutrition/Food Management Consultant, including one year equivalent to a Nutrition/Food Management Consultant P11.

The physical location of this position is 320 S. Walnut, Lansing,…