Dietitian

Key Responsibilities

A. Nutrition and Dietary Support

• Conduct nutritional assessments and design tailored meal plans.
• Administer the Dry Nutritional Supplement Program and ensure proper documentation.
• Maintain a repository of nutritional data and recipes.

B. Hygiene and Health Support

• Design and display hygiene posters in hospital wards.
• Plan and implement Health and Hygiene Kit programs.
• Coordinate with hospital doctors to develop health education materials.
• Support hematological needs including blood donation camp coordination.

C. Inpatient (IPD) Care

• Perform baseline nutrition assessments for admitted children.
• Conduct daily rounds and provide personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
• Calculate dietary requirements (24-hour recall) and prepare nutrition charts.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on nutrition and its role in treatment and recovery.

D. Outpatient (OPD) Care

• Perform nutrition assessments for OPD patients.
• Plan diet strategies using 24-hour or 7-day recalls.
• Ensure regular follow-ups and provide preventive nutrition care.
• Distribute nutritional supplements and maintain related documentation.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Education: Post Graduation in Dietetics, Nutrition, or relevant field

Experience: 2–3 years in clinical or pediatric dietetics, preferably in hospital or NGO settings

Skills & Competencies:

·        Sound knowledge of nutrition science and diet planning

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Strong interpersonal and motivational abilities

·        Ability to explain complex dietary information simply

·        Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity in patient care

·        Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple responsibilities

·        Experience working in care-based and multidisciplinary environments

Key Deliverables

·        Individualized and effective nutrition plans for patients