Reports to: Clinical Medical CoordinatorHours: Monday- Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, 2 Saturdays a month
Responsibilities for the Nutritionist Job
Take a lead role in developing the clinic’s nutrition program at both technical and administrative levels.
Provide nutrition assessment for special needs clients and those identified at high nutritional risk and develop and implement dietary-care plans and nutritional counselling.
Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, including food selection and preparation.
Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
Develop nutrition outreach tools, such as pamphlets or other materials
Provide nutritional outreach in the community via classes, health talks and collaboration with other SHOFCO programs
Complete monthly reports as required by the GoK and SHOFCO
Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to your job.
Qualifications Job for the Nutritionist Job
Diploma or Degree in Nutrition Studies
At least 2 years’ experience in a busy health facility
Make appropriate diagnosis
Good clinical skills – history taking, physical examination, ordering appropriate laboratory investigations
Treat patients with respect
Confidentiality
Good Interpersonal and time management skills
Communication and decision making skills
Good recording keeping and reporting skills
Be able to perform minor surgical procedures.
Computer literacy
Ability to work and deliver results with minimum supervision
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.