Nutritionist at Mater Misericordiae Hospital

Main Duties

• Participate in patient ward rounds to conduct thorough evaluations and collaborate with medical teams
• to design tailored nutrition care plans.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition therapy based on patients' medical conditions.
• Provide patient education on healthy eating habits, dietary modifications, and lifestyle changes to support their treatment goals.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and other specialists, to integrate nutrition strategies into patient care plans.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust nutrition plans as necessary, and ensure appropriate follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and confidentiality standards.
• Keep detailed records of patient assessments, nutrition plans, and progress.
• Promote wellness programs by leading or supporting initiatives such as weight management programs, preventive health measures, or nutrition workshops for patients and staff.
• Manage special dietary needs by overseeing the prescription of special diets for patients requiring particular dietary interventions.
• Assess patient nutritional needs by conducting comprehensive evaluations of dietary habits, health conditions, and lifestyle factors to provide personalized nutrition advice.
• Design and implement individualized nutrition plans addressing specific medical conditions based on patient assessments.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist by the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI).
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Strong knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and experience working with patients with chronic conditions.