Clinical Nutritionist/Dietitian
2025-06-05T09:40:12+00:00
M.P. Shah Hospital
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https://mpshahhosp.org/
FULL_TIME
Kenya
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Healthcare
Healthcare
2025-06-13T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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M.P. Shah Hospital is a modern 210-bed facility which is home to highly skilled and experienced specialists and professional medical staff.
Roles and Responsibilities
Nutrition Services
- Deliver nutrition therapy integrated with the patient’s clinical goals as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Calculate and prescribe nutrition orders for enteral and parenteral feeding based on clinical indications and nutritional needs.
Nutrition Counselling
- Screen, assess, and continuously evaluate patient nutrition needs and restrictions.
- Develop individualized dietary care plans and provide targeted nutrition counselling.
- Offer age-specific guidance to patients and groups on nutrition and healthy eating to improve their overall quality of life.
Diet Plan Formulation
- Monitor and document nutritional status using established guidelines.
- Consult with medical staff to determine and meet the unique nutritional needs of each patient.
Nutrition Education
- Educate patients and families on dietary principles, food selection, meal preparation, and recommended modifications.
- Encourage long-term behavioral changes through clear and compassionate nutrition education.
Compliance with Policies and Standards
- Monitor food service operations for compliance with nutritional, safety, and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date educational resources for patients and staff.
Menu Development and Standardization
- Lead the development and standardization of recipes and menus tailored to the nutritional needs of various patient groups.
- Ensure meals meet prescribed diet plans and are acceptable in terms of palatability and appearance.
Training and Development
- Mentor dietetic interns and provide in-service training to clinical staff.
- Participate in continuous professional development through seminars, workshops, and professional networking.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Nutrition from a recognized institution or university
- Valid license from the Nutrition Association of Kenya
- Minimum of 2 years’ continuous experience in an acute care hospital
Nutrition Services Deliver nutrition therapy integrated with the patient’s clinical goals as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Calculate and prescribe nutrition orders for enteral and parenteral feeding based on clinical indications and nutritional needs. Nutrition Counselling Screen, assess, and continuously evaluate patient nutrition needs and restrictions. Develop individualized dietary care plans and provide targeted nutrition counselling. Offer age-specific guidance to patients and groups on nutrition and healthy eating to improve their overall quality of life. Diet Plan Formulation Monitor and document nutritional status using established guidelines. Consult with medical staff to determine and meet the unique nutritional needs of each patient. Nutrition Education Educate patients and families on dietary principles, food selection, meal preparation, and recommended modifications. Encourage long-term behavioral changes through clear and compassionate nutrition education. Compliance with Policies and Standards Monitor food service operations for compliance with nutritional, safety, and quality standards. Develop and maintain up-to-date educational resources for patients and staff. Menu Development and Standardization Lead the development and standardization of recipes and menus tailored to the nutritional needs of various patient groups. Ensure meals meet prescribed diet plans and are acceptable in terms of palatability and appearance. Training and Development Mentor dietetic interns and provide in-service training to clinical staff. Participate in continuous professional development through seminars, workshops, and professional networking.
Diploma or degree in Nutrition from a recognized institution or university Valid license from the Nutrition Association of Kenya Minimum of 2 years’ continuous experience in an acute care hospital
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Vacancy title:
Clinical Nutritionist/Dietitian
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare]
Jobs at:
M.P. Shah Hospital
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, June 13 2025
Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
M.P. Shah Hospital is a modern 210-bed facility which is home to highly skilled and experienced specialists and professional medical staff.
Roles and Responsibilities
Nutrition Services
- Deliver nutrition therapy integrated with the patient’s clinical goals as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Calculate and prescribe nutrition orders for enteral and parenteral feeding based on clinical indications and nutritional needs.
Nutrition Counselling
- Screen, assess, and continuously evaluate patient nutrition needs and restrictions.
- Develop individualized dietary care plans and provide targeted nutrition counselling.
- Offer age-specific guidance to patients and groups on nutrition and healthy eating to improve their overall quality of life.
Diet Plan Formulation
- Monitor and document nutritional status using established guidelines.
- Consult with medical staff to determine and meet the unique nutritional needs of each patient.
Nutrition Education
- Educate patients and families on dietary principles, food selection, meal preparation, and recommended modifications.
- Encourage long-term behavioral changes through clear and compassionate nutrition education.
Compliance with Policies and Standards
- Monitor food service operations for compliance with nutritional, safety, and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain up-to-date educational resources for patients and staff.
Menu Development and Standardization
- Lead the development and standardization of recipes and menus tailored to the nutritional needs of various patient groups.
- Ensure meals meet prescribed diet plans and are acceptable in terms of palatability and appearance.
Training and Development
- Mentor dietetic interns and provide in-service training to clinical staff.
- Participate in continuous professional development through seminars, workshops, and professional networking.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
Minimum Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Nutrition from a recognized institution or university
- Valid license from the Nutrition Association of Kenya
- Minimum of 2 years’ continuous experience in an acute care hospital
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: associate degree
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Closing Date : June 13, 2025
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