M.P Shah Hospital is looking to recruit a professional and evidence-driven person for a vacancy in the Nursing Division, as the Clinical Nutritionist/ dietitian.

Reporting to the DCNO, the overall purpose is to provide therapeutic dietary counselling and treatment to both inpatients and outpatients as a vital component of disease management. This role supports clinical teams in maximizing patients’ nutritional wellbeing, thereby reducing hospital length of stay and preventing readmissions.

Responsibility

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.

Education & Experience:

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

Personal Attributes:

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service orientation

Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Motivational and leadership ability

• 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.
• 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.
• Monitor and document nutritional status using established guidelines.
• Consult with medical staff to determine and meet the unique nutritional needs of each patient.
• 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.
• Monitor food service operations for compliance with nutritional, safety, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date educational resources for patients and staff.
• 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.
• Mentor dietetic interns and provide in-service training to clinical staff.
• Participate in continuous professional development through seminars, workshops, and professional networking.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service orientation
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Motivational and leadership ability

• Diploma or degree in Nutrition from a recognized institution or university
• Valid license from the Nutrition Association of Kenya