Dietician

Position We seek a dedicated and experienced Dietician to join our Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Department.

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the department, working closely with the F&B Manager and Chef to plan nutritionally balanced menus for patients, and ensuring a high standard of patient-centered, outcome-oriented Nutrition Care plans.

Key Responsibilities Leadership Accept accountability for services provided through direct Nutrition Care.

Collaborate with the team to render professional Nutrition services.

Promote and maintain positive relationships among hospital personnel, medical staff, patients, and the public.

Maintain effective and open communication.

Participate in Nutrition Care policy formulation and decision-making.

Administrative Evaluate the nutritional adequacy and appropriateness of therapeutic diets, making necessary adjustments.

Ensure customer satisfaction and resolve service / quality issues with follow-through.

Provide written MIS reports & Quality Indicators data at routine intervals.

Establish inventory standards for stationary items & patient education material.

Project staffing needs and participate in staff selection.

Train Dietetics Interns and introduce new or revised departmental policies for improved functioning.

Ensure compliance with department and hospital policies and procedures.

Food Service Management Plan, standardize, and implement menus for in-patients.

Conduct training sessions for all involved in patient meal preparation and service.

Facilitate continuous quality improvement in patient meal services.

Perform organoleptic evaluation of patient meals in conjunction with the F&B Manager.

Review hospital occurrence reports with staff and implement action plans to prevent future occurrences.

Nutrition Care Management Provide nutrition care by considering medical, social, cultural, and religious needs and preferences.

Integrate evidence-based practices with clinical expertise and patient values.

Formulate Food Exchange Lists for practical purposes of Menu planning & calculation of Nutritive Value of Therapeutic diets.

Conduct daily ward rounds, inform patients of their progress, provide bedside counseling, and offer follow-up consultations in OPD.

Human Resource Management & Staff Development Ensure appropriate orientation, training, and continuing education for staff.

Provide an educational experience for trainee dieticians.

Organize and involve staff in innovative departmental activities.

Act as a resource person to the HOD on departmental matters.

Maintain personal professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.

Schedule staff to maintain adequate coverage.

Fiscal Management Plan and monitor the departmental budget.

Qualifications Postgraduate degree or Diploma in Dietetics and / or Clinical Nutrition from a reputed university.

Qualification in Registered Dietician Examination and / or hospital administration is an advantage.

About Asian Heart Institute Asian Heart Institute is India's #1 cardiac hospital dedicated to incorporating the latest technological advances and ethical practices to provide quality heart care at reasonable costs.

As a JCI, NABH, and ISO-accredited hospital with a staggering success rate of 99.83% in bypass surgeries and an overall 99.4% in cardiac surgeries, we are considered among the best globally.

Our foundation rests firmly on four core pillars : Ethics, Experience, Excellence, and Expertise.

At the heart of our approach is a steadfast commitment to integrity and ethical practices, ensuring that every patient is treated with the highest level of respect and care.

We take pride in our team of renowned experts, each contributing years of specialized experience and skill, which is pivotal in driving our pursuit of excellence.

Our focus on expertise is not just about having the best professionals on board, but also about fostering continuous learning and staying ahead in our field.

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