Outspan Hospital started operations with the establishment of an Out Patient Department on August 7, 2001. A month later, the In Patient Department was opened with a capacity of 21 beds.

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Nutritionist

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Diploma

Experience

2 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Medical / Healthcare

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

• Deliver nutrition therapy integrated with the patients’ clinical goals as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Screen, assess and continuously evaluate patient nutrition needs and restrictions.
• Monitor and document nutritional status using established guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on dietary principals, food selection, meal preparation and recommendation modifications.
• Monitor food service operations for compliance with nutrition safety and quality standard.
• Lead the development and standardization of recipes and menu tailored to the nutritional needs for the patients.
• Mentor students and interns and provide in-service training to clinical staff.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service orientation.
• Some knowledge on quality management systems.

• Diploma or degree in nutrition from a recognized institution.
• Valid license from KNDI.