Vacancy title:
Nutritionist
Jobs at:
Penda HealthDeadline of this Job:
14 October 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 30, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Nutritionist
Scope of work
Core mandate is establishing short and long-term health goals with patients, teaching the patients about health and nutrition and developing effective nutritional and exercise plans for patients.
Responsibilities:
• Nutritional counseling and advice on therapeutic diets
• Coordinate all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, perform nutrition screenings, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of patients in our Medical Centres
• Confer with providers and nurses order to coordinate medical and nutritional needs
• Determine nutritional needs: diet restrictions, such as low fat, salt free e.g., diabetes, kidney failure, hypertension and obesity
• Formulate diet plans based on medical and physical condition of patients
• Assess individual needs, develop nutritional care plans and instruct patients and their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection.
• Prepare records and reports, evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using the established standards of care and practice guidelines
• Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals
• Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description.
• Perform your duties in the spirit of Penda’s Vision and Values.
Requirements:
• Diploma in food, nutrition and dietetics
• 2 years working experience
• Team player and great communication skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to Penda Health on pendahealth.applytojob.com to apply
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