Nutritionist, Dietetics Department at Aga Khan University

Nairobi, , Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy, Enteral nutrition, Parenteral nutrition, Dietary therapy, Patient assessment, Nutritional care planning, Clinical research, Data collection, Quality improvement, Patient safety, Computer proficiency, Analytical skills, Problem solving, Decision-making, Teamwork, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Entity Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi Location Nairobi, Kenya Introduction Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is one of the hospitals in East Africa accredited by the Joint Commission International from USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years. Job Summary The Nutritionist will assess, diagnose and treat a range of medical conditions with dietary therapy, specially tailored to each individual in the IP/OP setting and use the most up to date evidence based health and scientific research information on food, health and disease and translate into practical guidance to enable patients to make appropriate food and lifestyle choices. Key Responsibilities Assessment of the status of patients before providing a nutritional care plan Plan, nutritional intervention in the holistic care of patients Organize the provision of the correct therapeutic diet Educate patients/family/ caregiver on their therapeutic diets in both inpatient and outpatient areas Actively Participate and contribute in the multidisciplinary activities in the institution and the community Participate in the hospital quality improvement and patient safety program agenda Collect data on departmental quality indicators to populate the quality variance report (QVR). Take part in departmental quality improvement and patient safety program Take part in clinical care program certification activities in the hospital Requirements BSc in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Registered with Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute (KNDI) A valid practicing license is mandatory Work experience in a clinical setting after undergraduate qualification. Proficiency in computer applications. Experience in medical nutrition therapy especially enteral and parenteral nutrition Proactive, creative, innovative, analytical, team player Discipline, honesty, time conscious, willingness to learn Problem solving and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

The Nutritionist will assess, diagnose, and treat medical conditions through tailored dietary therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They are responsible for educating patients and caregivers while contributing to institutional quality improvement and patient safety programs.