Nutritionist at Mater Misericordiae Hospital

Main Duties:

• Assessing patients/ clients’ health needs and diet.
• Counseling patients on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits.
• Developing meal plans, taking both cost and clients’ preferences into account.
• Evaluating the effects of meal plans and changing the plans as needed
• Promoting better nutrition by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition, and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases
• Keeping up with the latest nutritional science research.
• Conducting nutritional assessment for all children and vulnerable adults.
• Conducting home visits and assessing needs, making appropriate referrals
• Providing nutritional counseling and education.
• Facilitating Treatment Preparation and developing of appropriate education services.
• ART adherence counseling
• Writing reports to document patient progress
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives within the department and providing reports as required
• Any other duty assigned from time to time

Required Qualifications and Skills for the Position

• Diploma in Nutrition
• BSc in Nutrition/ Dietetics is desired.
• 3 Years Experience in a busy set up
• Evaluation & reporting skills
• Attention to detail.
• Valid KNDI Practice Licence