Weekly Notices

Breakfast Seminar: Making sense of Sports Nutrition

ADSA — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:37:13 +0000

Join us for our breakfast seminar: “Making sense of Sports Nutrition”.

Date: Friday 15th of June 2012
09:00 for 09:30
Venue: The Blue Crane Restaurant, 156 Melk street, New Muckleneuk

Enquiries: Hesté-Mari Viviers on 083 603 1756

Please click here for the invitation and here for the programme.

Dietitian vacancy at Woolworths South Africa

ADSA — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:31:19 +0000

Introduction
Lead the Foods Group on dietary and nutritional trends and provide expert input and guidance into the development of new products as well as manage dietary related customer and media queries.

Minimum Requirements

A 4 Year BSc Dietetics Degree or Post graduate degree / diploma in Dietetics
5 years experience in a relevant food related field
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and ADSA
Good understanding of the integrated role of nutrition as a scientific discipline that spans therapeutic and community nutrition as well as food services
Ability to translate scientific knowledge into practical nutritional applications
Proficient in food and recipe data calculations/analysis and up to date regarding current and appropriate methodology
Customer oriented
Good communication skills, both written and verbal (incl. public speaking skills)
Team player with understanding of diversity
Understand product development / commercial bias
Ability to interpret analytical data
Experience in research application (formal or informal) would be an advantage
Experience in a private/consulting practice will be an advantage

Job Specification

Provide input into health and nutrition strategies
Lead and support Key Foods health and nutrition related Initiatives and projects
Set guidelines on dietary / nutritional requirements
Assist with product development on recipe improvement to meet dietary requirements
Provide product information to all relevant initiatives
Provide nutritional information and product information to all relevant stakeholders for merchandising material, marketing material, the Woolworths website and all publications used for marketing
Be the Public Relations spokesperson on nutrition
Provide dietary advice to customers
Respond to customer queries by providing assistance to the customer services team
Integrate with the following stakeholders: Product Developers, Technologists, Procurement Teams, Marketing, Customer Services, Media Office etc.
Liaise with external stakeholders on nutrition matters e.g. ADSA etc

If anyone is interested they may send their cv and details to: recruitmentfoods@woolworths.co.za

PINES - Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport

ADSA — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:24:06 +0000

What is PINES?
We are the association that connects Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (PINES) around the world and promotes their interaction.

We believe that excellence in sport nutrition is achieved worldwide by linking national sport nutrition organizations and their professionals first. PINES therefore aim to work with and support the ADSA Sports Nutrition Working Group.

Second, PINES wants to promote a global sport nutrition movement, engaging individuals and their communities to link with their closest PINES Global Networks, while encouraging them to develop their own platforms.

PINES is also here for the Public, especially Athletes and Active Individuals who want to tap into international resources. Most of all, however, PINES strives to educate athletes and active individuals in their respective countries through the Professional PINES Members living and working there!

To sign up for PINES please visit http://www.pinesnutrition.org

Membership benefits include:
1. Access to the PINES global network of sports nutrition professionals who can help you with:

Locating educational events and conferences worldwide.
Global list of jobs in sport nutrition to advance your career.
Locating assistance for planning food for teams who travel internationally.

2.   Quarterly newsletter which includes: feature articles, supplement contamination watch, and message from PINES President.

3.   Access to a library of food and sports images that you can use for any non-commercial purpose.

4.   The opportunity to participate in the PINES listserv email group to exchange news, views and resources with colleagues around the world.

5.   PINES email alerts.

6.   Resource library with position papers and resources.

7.   Other benefits are currently in negotiation, including reduced-cost access to professional journals/articles, member discounts on book purchases and more.

PINES is tax exempt under 501(c)(3). Your entire membership fee is deductible as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. PINES has not provided you with any goods or services in exchange for your membership payment.

Room for rent

ADSA — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:17:34 +0000

A Room, in a wellness and personal training centre in Parkmore, is available for rent from beginning of June. The room is available daily till 13:00.

Rental will include the services of a receptionist and internet access. Excellent opportunity for cross referrals.

Please contact Liane on 082 392 0333.

Dietitian with medical sales experience needed

ADSA — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:14:26 +0000

We are urgently recruiting for a Dietitian preferably with medical sales experience to promote a range of specialised medical nutritional products and supplements both for adults and paediatrics. The company is a well-respected multinational organisation and will provide full training on the products.

The successful person will be based in KwaZulu Natal and will need to travel to outlying towns in the area. Attendance at congresses and sales meetings will also be a requirement.

You will call on Dietitians, Paediatricians, Oncologists, Cardiologists, Intensivists and Pharmacy Managers in both the Private and Public sectors.

An individual with strong technical skills and a passion for sales is essential.

An attractive salary plus benefits is on offer.

We also recruit in all areas of South Africa for similar opportunities.

For further information please contact Nathalie Mayhew (nathalie@prostaff.co.za) or Geoff Lipman (geoff@prostaff.co.za) or call them on 011 807 6066.

Medical offices to rent

ADSA — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:55:07 +0000

Greenside Clinic, cr Barry Herzog Ave and Gleneagles Rd, Greenside, Johannesburg offers fully serviced medical offices to rent. For more information, please send an email to rado@greensideclinic.co.za or call 011-782-0904 or 083 384 9907.

Office space to rent in Meyersdal: Suitable for Dietitian

ADSA — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:50:06 +0000

Docs @ Work is situated on 99 Michelle Avenue in Meyersdal.
It is home to a:
- Psychologist
- Biokineticist
- Physiotherapist
- Sports Doctor
- Chiropractor and
- Dentist

We are looking for someone who would compliment the current offering.

The office for rent is available on:
Monday: 08h00 to 17h00
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 08h00 - 13h00.

The cost for rent per month is R2500

If you have any queries, you can contact Leandra on 072 211 3286 or at infor@leandrajacobs.co.za

International speakers to present at the 8th Vitality Wellness and Fitness Convention: 23 - 25 August 2012, Sandton Convention Centre

ADSA — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:42:40 +0000

Dear Health and Fitness Professional

With 9 different tracks/streams and over 65 sessions to choose from, the 8th Vitality Wellness and Fitness Convention Organising Committee is excited to introduce some of international speakers who will presenting at the 2012 convention. We are pleased to announce the following four International Speakers for this year's event:

1. Kate Geagan, MS, RD (USA)

America’s Green Nutritionist -
Kate is a nationally known award winning dietician and the author of Go Green Get Lean: Trim Your Waistline with the Ultimate Low-Carbon Footprint Diet (Rodale). Through a national speaking calendar, regular media appearances, consulting and spokesperson work, as well as her monthly column “Let’s Eat!” featured in Pregnancy Magazine, Kate reaches millions every month with her recipe for change. A busy working mom to two young children herself, she completely understands parents who are over worked, over stressed, and simply unable to add anything too complicated to their plates. Bringing a fresh voice to the daily dilemmas we face as we navigate our supersized, mega multitasking world, her programs dish up a powerful blend of science and humour guaranteed to help audiences master the food landscape overflowing their office cubicles, minivans and daily lives. For over a decade, she has shared her empowering message with fortune 500 companies, leading professional & industry associations, civic groups, academic conferences and women’s groups across the country.

2. Prof. Paul Wylleman (Belgium)

Paul Wylleman is professor at the Vrije Universiteit in Brussel where he teaches Sport psychology, mental training and support throughout the athletic career and Career and lifestyle management for athletes. He has published and presented on, amongst others, mental skills development, sport psychology support provision, and career and life style management of talented and elite athletes. During the past 20 years, Paul has been a sport psychology consultant to Olympic, elite and talented athletes in tennis, swimming, figure ice skating, judo, fencing, athletics, archery, as well as on-site support during European and World Championships, Grand Slams and Olympic Games. He is President of the European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC) and co-ordinator of the European Forum for Applied Sport psychologists in Topsport (FAST) which brings together sport psychology service providers working with elite and Olympic athletes and teams from around Europe.

3. Prof. Wendy Brown (Australia)

Wendy Brown is Professor of Physical Activity and Health in the School of Human Movement Studies at the University of Queensland. She has conducted numerous studies which aim to improve measurement and understanding of physical activity throughout the adult life-span, as well as intervention trials with various population groups, including women from non-English speaking backgrounds, mothers of young children, and residents of retirement villages. Wendy was the lead investigator on the '10,000 steps Rockhampton' project - a multi-strategy intervention project which sought to activate the 60,000 residents of Rockhampton in Central Queensland. More recently her intervention work has focused on the role of physical activity in the prevention and management of chronic disease in the baby boomer generation. Over the last fifteen years Wendy's work on the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health has focused on identifying the determinants of inactivity and weight gain in women, and on dose-response relationships between activity, weight and health outcomes. The role of sitting time in as an independent determinant of weight gain and chronic disease outcomes is an area of critical enquiry in Wendy's current research program.

4. Prof. Mark Tremblay (Canada)

Dr. Mark Tremblay has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Sports Administration and a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education degree from Laurentian University. His graduate training was from the University of Toronto where he obtained his M.Sc. and Ph.D. from the Department of Community Health with a specialty in Exercise Science. Dr. Tremblay is the Director of Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research (HALO) at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute and Professor of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, where he is also cross-appointed to the School of Human Kinetics, the Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine and the Ph.D. Program in Population Health. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, Chief Scientific Officer of Active Healthy Kids Canada, Chair of the ParticipACTION Research Advisory Group, Chair of the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines Project, Chair of the Canadian Health Measures Survey Expert Advisory Committee and former Dean of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Tremblay has published more than 160 papers and book chapters in the areas of childhood obesity, physical activity measurement, exercise physiology, exercise endocrinology and health surveillance. He has delivered over 450 scholarly conference presentations, including more than 120 invited and keynote addresses, in 15 countries. Dr. Tremblay recently received an honorary doctorate from Nipissing University for his leadership contributions to healthy active living in Canada. Dr. Tremblay’s most productive work has resulted from his 23-year marriage to his wife Helen, yielding four wonderful children.

In addition to these international presenters, delegates attending the event will also have the opportunity to learn from other local and international presenters covering a range of topics on the following tracks:

Personal Training
Group Training
Sports coaching and high performance
Nutritional
Biokinetics and physical wellness
International Athletes Services Forum
Corporate Wellness
Kids’ Wellness
Sports and exercise medicine

REMINDER - Final early bird rate closes 31 May 2012

We would also like to remind you that time is running out to secure your spot at a reduced rate. Register before Thursday, 31 May 2012 and pay only R990 for this three day industry convention that includes theory-based workshops, practical demonstrations and inspirational key note addresses. Register today for this not to be missed event!

For more information or how to register

1. Click here to register online.

2. Request a registration form from fitnessconvention@ssisa.com

For more information or early bird rates call 021 659 5616; email fitnessconvention@ssisa.com or visit www.ssisa.com today!

*Please note programme and speakers subject to change

Half day Seminar on Counselling Skills for Dietitians

ADSA — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:32:35 +0000

Presents:
½-day Seminar on Counselling Skills for Dietitians
New revised Seminar covering counselling techniques useful in all aspects of Dietetic Practice

This PRACTICAL, FUN 4-hour seminarexplores various counselling techniques unique to nutrition counsellors.

Topics covered include:
Session 1          Nutrition Counselling Goals and Theories
Developing an Effective Counselling Relationship Communication (body language) Counselling Models
Session 2          Developing a Nutrition Care Plan together with the client
Promoting Change to Facilitate Self-Management Making Behaviour Change Last
Session 3          Practical Session with case studies
Session 4          Professionalism and Ethical Issues (2 Ethics points)

Earn 5 CEU points: including 2 ethics points
COST: Registration: R550 Late Registration: R650 (Less than a week before)
VENUES
Port Elizabeth:    23 June 2012            AA Guest House
Polokwane:         7 July 2012              venue tbc
Johannesburg:     18 August 2012        Random Harvest Conference Room, Muldersdrift
Cape Town:         1 Sept 2012             Groote Schuur Hospital

Important Notice!
Please note: the dates that were listed on the ADSA advert for the Paediatrics workshop were incorrect. We have amended the dates and they can be found on our website, www.dieticiansatwork.co.za or by contacting Julie at info@dieticiansatwork.co.za.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

Don’t forget to log onto our recently updated website: www:dieticiansatwork.co.za for more information on other exciting CEU-accredited courses offered by Dieticians At Work!!

Workshop on the Setup and Management of a Dietetic Private Practice

ADSA — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:19:02 +0000

Presents:
Workshop on the Setup and Management of a Dietetic Private Practice

If you are contemplating or have recently started your own private practice then this course is a must!!
You will benefit from Sue Scharf’s' vast knowledge and experience in the private practice field.
This comprehensive Workshop covers ALL aspects of the management of a dietetic practice, and now runs over 1 ½ days.

Topics covered include:
Establishing the Basics
Office Space and Location
Marketing your Practice
Practice Tools
Medical Accounts and billing procedures, Tariffs, ICD10 codes Computer Management Consultation Procedure & Counselling Keeping Yourself Updated Balance Your work and Personal Life

Earn 12 CEU points: including 2 ethics points
COST: Registration: R1400 Late Registration: R1500 (Less than a week before)
VENUES
Bloemfontein:      25-26 May 2012        Innes Guest House
Port Elizabeth:    22-23 June 2012       AA Guest House
Polokwane:         6-7 July 2012            venue tbc
Johannesburg:   17-18 August 2012    Random Harvest Conference Room, Muldersdrift
Cape Town:        31 August-1 Sept 2012 Groote Schuur Hospital

Please click here for the detailed program.