Dietetics Technologist, Dietetics at Aga Khan University Hospital

Responsibilities:

• Assess status of patients before providing nutritional care plan
• Ensure safety and quality standards of therapeutic diets are observed
• Act as the direct link between the catering staff and the dietetics team in the delivery of dietary services to patients
• Educate catering staff in dietary modifications as required
• Sensitize the patient on menu selection according to the education provided while in hospital
• Participate and contribute in Continuing Medical Education and other educational activities
• Collect data on departmental quality indicators to populate the quality variance report (QVR)
• Take part in departmental quality improvement and patient safety program

Requirements:

• Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Registered with Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute
• Valid practicing Licence
• Disciplined and honest, time conscious, willingness to learn
• Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills