POSITION PURPOSE
To carry out nutrition care process to both inpatient and outpatient
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Nutrition services-To deliver nutrition therapy integrated with the patients' clinical goals as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Nutrition counseling-Screen, assess and continuously evaluate patient nutrition needs and restrictions
Diet plan formulation-Monitor and document nutritional status using established guidelines
Nutrition education-educate patients and families on dietary principals, food selection, meal preparation and recommendation modifications.
Compliance with policies and standard-Monitor food service operations for compliance with nutrition safety and quality standard.
Menu development -Lead the development and standardization of recipes and menu tailored to the nutritional needs for the patients.
Training and development- Mentor students and interns and provide in-service training to clinical staff
Qualifications & Requirements
Diploma or degree in nutrition from a recognized institution.
Valid license from KNDI.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary team.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service orientation.
Two years' experience in a hospital set up.
Some knowledge on quality management systems