Job Summary
We are looking for a qualified and dedicated Dietitian to assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop personalized nutrition plans, provide nutrition counselling, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to support optimal patient care and recovery.
Key Responsibilities / KRAs
1. Patient Care
- Assess patients’ nutritional status using anthropometric measurements, biochemical data, clinical indicators, and dietary history.
- Develop and implement individualized nutritional care plans based on patients’ medical conditions and nutritional requirements.
- Monitor patients’ dietary intake and compliance with prescribed nutrition plans, making adjustments as required.
- Provide effective nutrition counselling and education to patients and their families, considering their individual needs, cultural preferences, and lifestyle.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Monitor nutritional outcomes such as weight management, improved clinical parameters, wound healing, and overall recovery.
2. Quality & Efficiency
- Implement evidence-based nutrition practices and current clinical guidelines in patient care.
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation of nutritional assessments, interventions, follow-ups, and patient outcomes.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of nutritional services.
- Use relevant technology and digital systems effectively for data collection, documentation, reporting, and communication.
3. Research & Education
- Stay updated with the latest developments and advancements in nutrition and dietetics.
- Apply current evidence-based knowledge and best practices in patient care.
- Participate in research activities and clinical projects, independently or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
- Conduct nutrition education sessions and workshops for patients, families, healthcare professionals, and the community as required.
4. Professional Development
- Maintain valid professional registration, licenses, and relevant certifications, wherever applicable.
- Participate in continuing education programs, seminars, workshops, and other professional development activities.
- Keep up to date with evolving knowledge, clinical practices, and guidelines in nutrition and dietetics.
- Support and mentor junior dietitians, dietetic interns, and other team members when required.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics / Clinical Nutrition or a relevant field.
- Relevant experience in a hospital or clinical healthcare setting will be preferred.
- Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and patient counselling.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Good documentation, assessment, and analytical skills.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance may be evaluated based on:
- Quality and accuracy of nutritional assessments and care plans.
- Patient counselling and nutrition plan compliance.
- Patient nutritional outcomes and follow-up effectiveness.
- Accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Participation in quality improvement, research, and educational initiatives.
- Professional development and contribution to team performance.
