Clinical Nutrition Specialist

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