Job Description
This role is responsible for translating scientific information about nutrition into practical advice to help patients make health-conscious decisions about food.
The dietitian will also assess, diagnose and treat diet-related problems and aim to raise awareness of the link between food and health to prevent future problems.
Key Responsibilities
Practice as a member of an interdisciplinary team to determine nutritional needs of patients and to plan normal and therapeutic menus.
Plan, Calculate and transcribe therapeutic diet into food according to prescription.
Supervision and preparation of special diets
Feeding of the critically ill, via the preparation of Nasogastric Tube feeds.
Responsible for the nutritional rehabilitation of the malnourished adults and children in the Hospital.
Responsible for catering services
Ensures that food service policies and procedures are available and implemented to guide personnel
Routine inspection of the kitchen for hygiene and proper use of personal protective equipment
Participate on Medical Consultants' ward round
Educate patients through different media on different issues related to diet.
Attendance at the Clinical meetings.
Routine visits and dietary counseling of in-patients, as may be scheduled by the physician.
Record all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
Participate in patient dietary planning.
Conduct dietary counseling for patients.
Respond to patients' inquiries in a professional, courteous and timely manner and provide information on nutritional care and services.
The Person
Minimum academic qualification of a B.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
2 - 5 years relevant work experience on a similar role preferably in the Health sector.
Licensed member of the Dietetics Council of Nigeria (IDN or DAN) would be an added advantage.
Excellent customers service skills
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and people management skills
Intermediate Knowledge of Microsoft office packages
Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.
Excellent oral and written communication skills