Job Description

Job Summary:

The Dietitian is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring nutritional care plans for patients to promote health, manage diseases, and support recovery. The role involves close coordination with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient nutrition.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Assessment & Counseling

Assess patients' nutritional needs based on medical condition, age, and lifestyle. Provide individualized diet plans for OPD, IPD, ICU, and Day care patients. Counsel patients and attendants on therapeutic diets and healthy eating habits.

Clinical Nutrition Management

Prepare diet charts for various conditions (diabetes, cancer, renal, cardiac, post-surgical, pediatric, geriatric, etc.). Monitor patient progress and modify diet plans as required. Ensure nutritional adequacy for patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery .

Coordination & Documentation

Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and kitchen staff for effective diet implementation. Maintain proper documentation of diet plans, counseling records, and follow-ups. Participate in ward rounds with Consultants.

Food Safety & Quality Control

Ensure hygienic food preparation and distribution as per hospital standards. Monitor food quality, portion control, and diet compliance.

Health Education & Awareness

Conduct nutrition education sessions for patients, attendants, and staff. Participate in health camps, awareness programs, and community outreach.

Administrative Duties

Assist in planning hospital menus and special diets. Maintain inventory and help in cost-effective nutrition planning. Follow hospital policies, NABH/quality standards, and ethical guidelines.

Qualification & Experience:

Qualification:

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Nutrition / Dietetics or equivalent

Experience:

minimum 2-3 years experience in a hospital setup (preferred)

Skills & Competencies:

Strong knowledge of clinical and therapeutic nutrition Good communication and counseling skills Ability to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare team Patient-friendly approach and empathy Documentation and reporting skills
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?20,000.00 - ?25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid sick time
Work Location: In person