Clinical Nutrition

Job Description

• Plan and educate patients and their caregivers on the merits of following an appropriate diet to support the cancer treatment the patient is going though.
• Plan and prepare diet charts as per patient condition and requirement.
• Guide patients and caregivers on recording their dietary intake and activities on a regular basis to help track patient recovery progress.
• Use effective counselling techniques to guide patients who are unable to follow suggested diet plans and suggest an alternate course of action after approval from the senior dietician.
• Should be a team player with a positive attitude, willing to work on extended hours in case of emergency and flexible to travel as per requirement.
• Stay updated with current nutritional science research and trends and participate in community health programs and outreach initiatives.

Qualification

• Experience in nutrition for critical care patients. Experience in cancer nutrition is an advantage.
• Experience in a clinical setting, such as a hospital or healthcare facility.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient education and collaboration with doctors and other medical staff to support patient conditions.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise workload. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of nutritional science and dietary guidelines.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to healthcare.