Research Dietitian Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Date: Jul 8, 2026

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46205

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Organization: HHC

Division: HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION

Sub-Division: MCPHD

FLS Status: [[JOB_REQUISITION_CUSTOM27]]

Req ID: 26290

Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: hrmail@hhcorp.org.

Job Role Summary

The District Nutritionist is responsible for planning, implementing, managing and the evaluation of individual and community health programs using evidence based curriculums that support the district. This position is responsible for providing a variety of nutrition services to residents of Marion County including medical nutrition therapy and counseling, cooking demonstrations, and group classes and nutrition presentations. In addition, the District Nutritionists will provide education in the community by facilitating groups, health fairs, community networking and collaboration. This position requires the ability to collect and analyze data, identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments. Evening and weekend events are expected. This position is responsible for providing a diversity of nutrition services to residents of Marion County.

Essential Duties
Assess and identify nutritional needs and diet- related health problems
Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition program and services
Provide nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy to clients referred to designated district office within the scope of a community dietitian
Service interdepartmental nutrition related referrals
Function as food/nutrition resource person
Connect clients with appropriate referrals to address social determinants of health as able
Make home visits as needed to clients with limited access to transportation
Participate as multi-disciplinary team member
Assume responsibility for continuous professional development
Represent the profession and MCPHD through media
Document services rendered
Participates in a minimum of two health fair events totaling a minimum of eight (8) hours annually
Participate in public health emergency preparedness exercises and in the response to public health emergencies, as directed
Other duties as assigned
Associated Job Duties
Participate in department, agency, state and advisory committees
Maintains confidentiality of all client records and information as specified by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and participates in annual training update
Trained at the appropriate National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ISC) level
Participates in annual Blood Borne Pathogen training update
Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certifications/Experience:
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in dietetics. 3-5 years previous experience. Registration (or registry eligible) as a dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If registry eligible, must obtain registration within 6 months of hire.
Valid Indiana Driver’s license.
Serve Safe Certified within 3 months of hire.
Certified Lactation Specialist certificate preferred or acquired within 6 months of hire.

Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of human nutrition and its relationship to health and disease.
Knowledge of social and cultural backgrounds as they relate to proper nutrition.
Ability to: evaluate and prepare diet plans for clients, analyze and evaluate nutrition data and services, work effectively on a multi-disciplinary team, communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals and prepare nutrition education materials.
Flexibility to respond to changing situations/priorities.
Work independently with minimum supervision.
Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Licenses/Certifications Required
Must have valid Indiana driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must be capable of presenting to a variety of populations in a wide array of locations such as schools, daycares, businesses, senior centers, and other community settings where a community nutrition program might be requested.
Excellent verbal and written skills; excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Internet Explorer, and office equipment such as fax machine, copier, and telephone.
Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to take initiative and prioritize workload.
Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation.
Cultural competence.
Flexibility to adapt to changing program/department needs and activities.
Working Environment
Standard office environment.
Exposure to communicable diseases, infections and clients under stress.
Exposure to variety of home environments.
Auto travel within the county to homes, clinics, meetings, etc.
Physical effort associated with carrying of supplies for community events.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis