Freelance Nutritionist / Dietitian (African Food Focus)

Geria.io

Medical & Pharmaceutical

About the Role

A startup building a new digital health product focused on improving dietary awareness and health outcomes across African communities, starting with Nigeria.

We are looking for a freelance nutritionist or dietitian to work closely with our product and data team to help curate, validate, and review nutritional information related to traditional and contemporary Nigerian meals .

This is an expert advisory role where your input will help shape how nutritional data is structured, understood, and presented to everyday users through a digital experience.

Key Responsibilities

Data Structuring & Validation

• Curate and validate a list of 300 - 500 Nigerian meals and their macronutrient breakdown (calories, protein, fat, carbohydrates)
• Define accurate portion sizes and average serving weights
• Identify common ingredients, preparation methods, and potential allergens
• Review meal combinations (e.g. rice + stew + plantain) and provide nutritional aggregation

Classification & Tagging

• Classify foods into logical groups (e.g. protein-rich, swallows, soups, snacks, etc.)
• Tag meals based on dietary relevance (e.g. diabetic-friendly, low-fat, high-carb)
• Assist with basic labeling for machine learning (visual categories, ingredient cues)

Quality Assurance & Testing

• Review and critique AI-generated nutritional estimates
• Suggest correction factors for commonly misinterpreted dishes (e.g. palm oil-heavy soups)
• Provide feedback on accuracy, serving assumptions, and cultural relevance

Data Analysis & QA

• Analyze and compare meal datasets for nutrient distribution, portion consistency, and food density
• Use spreadsheets or nutrition analysis tools to identify gaps or outliers in the data
• Collaborate with AI engineers to validate or correct ML-generated results and flag inaccuracies

Content & User Education

• Draft short educational nutrition tips relevant to Nigerian cuisine
• Develop 1–2 sample meal plans for common user goals (e.g. weight loss, balanced traditional diet)
Review FAQs or in-app messages related to diet, food etc

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field (RD or licensed preferred)
• Experience working with or deep understanding of Nigerian/local African cuisine
• Ability to work independently and collaborate remotely
• Strong written communication skills for documentation and user education
Bonus: Previous work with food databases, fitness apps, or digital health platforms

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours
• Remote work from anywhere
• Friendly, focused, and visionary team
Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project with local relevance and global potential

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We’re excited to collaborate with someone who’s passionate about nutrition, food culture, and health innovation!

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