Irish Institute of Nutrition & Health - Bray, Ireland
'Health is the True Wealth'

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Welcome

Welcome to the IINH student resource centre. Here you will find lecture notes organised by year. As we grow this resource facility over time, there will be more articles on relevant topics to nutrition and health. We would welcome any feedback on this resource and also any suggestions on how we can improve it.

 

Please select your study year on the left to download lecture notes.



Notices


POSITION AT THE THE WHOLEHEALTH CENTRE IN BALLYBRACK (Nov. 23, 2009)

A full time position for a 6 month period (maternity cover) and a part-time position are available at the Wholehealth Centre in Ballybrack. Ideally the candidate will have health shop experience, but if not they should have a keen interest in the area. The health shop is attached to a pharmacy. If you are interested please email your CV to doranspharmacy@iolfree.com or to Julie at juliepiperroche@gmail.com.


POSITION AT RESTORE HEALTH FOOD STORE (Oct. 9, 2009)

Restore Health Food Store in Lr Camden Street, Dublin are looking for a new staff member. It is a part-time position, approx. 15 hrs per week. Candidates should either have health food store experience or be familiar with the various products and be comfortable with selling them. Otherwise a passion for natural health, a yearning and desire to help people and good team skills are essential for this job.

For further details, please contact Julie on 01 4759847 or 086 1728135.


2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE AT MOLLOYS LIFESTYLE PHARMACIES (Aug. 24, 2009)

Molloys Lifestyle Pharmacies (MLP) is a multi disciplinary team, located in the West of Ireland and working to improve people’s lives. The group has a huge interest in nutrition/supplements/diet, and sees this as one of the keys to the future of health and well being. The candidate would be working along side pharmacists and staff to promote good health. Here are a number of criteria which they are looking for:
  • Provide training to staff and pharmacists in relation to nutrition
  • Liaise with staff in the purchase of products
  • Provide consultations to customers/patients in relation to illness eg Crohns /Ibs/Dairy allergies
  • Consult with pharmacist in relation to possible drug interactions and herbal/complimentary medicines
  • Be proactive in relation to promoting our ethos in health
  • Able to travel to different stores and set up training/information days.
Above are some of the requirements MLP are looking for. What is on offer in return are numerous including:
  • A happy and vibrant working environment
  • Passionate staff who care about the patient
  • Access to management in directing the future of the group
  • A high degree of independence
  • An excellent remuneration package with a built in bonus package (after member being made permanent)
  • Green tea for free and the odd cup made by the managing director himself.

Please email a C.V. to james@molloyspharmacy.com or phone James Geraghty on (0872871259).


WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS (May 5, 2009)

Tone & Slim is the most widely available, scientifically researched and clinically proven weight management programme available in Ireland. The Tone & Slim programme was developed to provide participants with a simple and easy to follow programme that incorporated three key elements for success; education, motivation and support. Participants are given individual consultations in a pharmacy setting, which support healthy eating, they are motivated to use the material that they are given to achieve their goals and they are supported by trained consultants in making the necessary lifestyle changes at a pace that they can accommodate.
Tone & Slim are currently looking for WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS in the following areas; Galway, Mayo, Cavan, Monaghan and the South East, mornings, afternoons, evenings and Saturdays. The successful applicants should be self-motivated and outgoing with excellent people skills. A recognised qualification in nutrition and or health and fitness is essential. Own Transport Required. Training will be provided. Call 01-8600444 and speak to Anna Marie Mc Dermott, National Programme Manager with Tone & Slim, or e-mail jobs@genesisgroup.ie for further information.

POSITION AT THE HOPSACK

A position has become available at The Hopsack Health Store in Rathmines. They are looking for somebody with a good working knowledge of wholefoods, supplements and herbal remedies, a reliable, honest and hard-working attitude, a positive outlook and an ability to work well in a team environment.
All applicants should e-mail their CV's with a covering letter to finn@hopsack.ie cc finn.murray@gmail.com.

SOLGAR SEMINAR

Hilton Dublin Hotel, Charlemont Place, Dublin 2, 01 402 9888. Tuesday 24th March 2009. 6.00pm-9.30pm.
Hotel Meyrick, Eyre Square, Galway. 091 564041. Wednesday 25th March 2009. 6.00pm-9.30pm.
Maryborough House Hotel, Maryborough Hill, Douglas, Cork. 021 4365555. Thursday 26th March 2009. 6.00pm-9.30pm.

SALES REPRESENTATIVES (Feb. 13, 2009)

Wholefoods Wholesale is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of health foods and health food supplements to Health Stores and selected pharmacies. Wholefoods Wholesale are the main agents for such leading brands as A.Vogel herbal remedies, Quest Vitamins, Eskimo Oil and Higher Nature etc
Due to continued expansion a number of positions have arisen:
1. Sales Representative South/South West
2. Sales Representative West/North West
A nutrition/food science background is essential. Also 1-3 years background in retail and/or sales is desirable. A passion for health foods and an interest in complementary medicine would be an advantage.
Remuneration for both positions will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Please email a covering letter and C.V. indicating which territory you are applying for in the subject column to info@wholefoods.ie

Food Safety Consultative Council Open Meeting

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland invites you to attend the Food Safety Consultative Council Open Meeting which will be held on January 27th, 2009 at the Alexander Hotel, Dublin 2, 9.30am - 1pm. The topic for discussion is "Food Supplements - Easy to Take or Hard to Swallow". To download the invite which outlines the agenda and the presentations, click here. If you or your colleagues would like to attend, please email your contact details to MMcDonald@fsai.ie or fax the registration page to 01 8171 241. To secure admittance, booking is essential. There is no charge to attend this meeting.

PART TIME POSITION AT HEALTH 1ST (Dec 8, 2008)

HEALTH 1ST, the new healthfood store in Wicklow Town is looking for staff to work two days a week. If you are interested, please send your CV to Yvette at healthfirstwicklow@gmail.com or phone 087 2146038.

PART TIME POSITION AT RESTORE (Nov. 21, 2008)

Restore Health Food Store, 67 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, have a part-time position available, 12-15 hrs a week, most likely to be a Wednesday and Saturday and to start immediately (ideally!). It would be lovely if those interested had a passion for health with a clear vision to helping people, some retail experience if possible and a good general understanding of nutrition, foods and naturopathic principles. They are are also looking for good team players and fast learners! If you are interested, please contact Julie at 01-4759847 or mob: 086 1728135. You can also email her at restorehealthfoods@eircom.net.

STOP FLUORIDATION IN IRELAND CAMPAIGN

An information meeting hosted by Kathy Sinnott MEP and the Independence / Democracy Group will be held on Monday November 24, 2008, 7.30-9.30pm in Jury's Inn, Lower Mallow Street, Limerick. For further information please check www.voiceireland.org.

POSITION AVAILABLE AT MOLLOYS LIFESTYLE PHARMACIES (Oct. 22, 2008)

Molloys Lifestyle Pharmacies (MLP) is a multi disciplinary team, located in the West of Ireland and working to improve people’s lives. The group has a huge interest in nutrition/supplements/diet, and sees this as one of the keys to the future of health and well being. The candidate would be working along side pharmacists and staff to promote good health. Here are a number of criteria which they are looking for:
  • Provide training to staff and pharmacists in relation to nutrition
  • Liaise with staff in the purchase of products
  • Provide consultations to customers/patients in relation to illness eg Crohns /Ibs/Dairy allergies
  • Consult with pharmacist in relation to possible drug interactions and herbal/complimentary medicines
  • Be proactive in relation to promoting our ethos in health
  • Able to travel to different stores and set up training/information days.

 

Above are some of the requirements MLP are looking for. What is on offer in return are numerous including:
  • A happy and vibrant working environment
  • Passionate staff who care about the patient
  • Access to management in directing the future of the group
  • A high degree of independence
  • An excellent remuneration package with a built in bonus package (after member being made permanent)
  • Green tea for free and the odd cup made by the managing director himself.

Please email a C.V. to james@molloyspharmacy.com or phone James Geraghty on (0872871259).