Nutritionist
2026-01-22T09:55:05+00:00
Tranquil Med Center
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https://tranquilmedcentre.com/
FULL_TIME
Lang’ata North Road, Gituro Lane, Gate 10
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals
2026-01-28T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company
Tranquil Med Centre is a private level four mental institution situated along Lang’ata North Road, Gituro Lane, Gate 10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The hospital was established in 2020 (at the peak of the global COVID-19 pandemic) and offers an individualized treatment approach for every patient through a wide array of therapy services such as Occupational Thera...
Responsibilities or duties
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct nutritional assessments for inpatients and outpatients, including dietary history, anthropometric measurements, and nutritional risk screening
- Develop individualized nutrition care plans tailored to patients’ psychiatric and medical needs
- Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and caregivers
- Monitor patients’ nutritional status and adjust care plans as needed
- Support management of nutrition-related conditions such as metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, and medication-related weight changes
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and other clinicians as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Participate in ward rounds, case conferences, and care planning meetings
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and infection prevention standards
- Advise on therapeutic diets and special feeding requirements
- Maintain accurate nutrition records, reports, and documentation
- Support menu planning to ensure balanced, culturally appropriate, and therapeutic meals
- Participate in quality improvement, audits, and patient safety initiatives
- Provide nutrition education sessions for staff and patients when required
- Uphold confidentiality, ethics, and professional standards at all times
- Participate in continuous professional development activities
- Any other duty as may be assigned
Qualifications or requirements
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of nutrition therapy related to psychiatric conditions and psychotropic medications will be an advantage
- Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- High standards of professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Diploma or Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field
- Registered and licensed by the relevant professional body
- At least 2 years’ experience in a clinical or hospital setting (mental health experience is an added advantage)
- Conduct nutritional assessments for inpatients and outpatients, including dietary history, anthropometric measurements, and nutritional risk screening
- Develop individualized nutrition care plans tailored to patients’ psychiatric and medical needs
- Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and caregivers
- Monitor patients’ nutritional status and adjust care plans as needed
- Support management of nutrition-related conditions such as metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, and medication-related weight changes
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and other clinicians as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Participate in ward rounds, case conferences, and care planning meetings
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and infection prevention standards
- Advise on therapeutic diets and special feeding requirements
- Maintain accurate nutrition records, reports, and documentation
- Support menu planning to ensure balanced, culturally appropriate, and therapeutic meals
- Participate in quality improvement, audits, and patient safety initiatives
- Provide nutrition education sessions for staff and patients when required
- Uphold confidentiality, ethics, and professional standards at all times
- Participate in continuous professional development activities
- Any other duty as may be assigned
- Knowledge of nutrition therapy related to psychiatric conditions and psychotropic medications will be an advantage
- Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- High standards of professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care
- Diploma or Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field
- Registered and licensed by the relevant professional body
- At least 2 years’ experience in a clinical or hospital setting (mental health experience is an added advantage)
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Vacancy title:
Nutritionist
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals]
Jobs at:
Tranquil Med Center
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, January 28 2026
Duty Station:
Lang’ata North Road, Gituro Lane, Gate 10 | Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company
Tranquil Med Centre is a private level four mental institution situated along Lang’ata North Road, Gituro Lane, Gate 10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The hospital was established in 2020 (at the peak of the global COVID-19 pandemic) and offers an individualized treatment approach for every patient through a wide array of therapy services such as Occupational Thera...
Responsibilities or duties
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct nutritional assessments for inpatients and outpatients, including dietary history, anthropometric measurements, and nutritional risk screening
- Develop individualized nutrition care plans tailored to patients’ psychiatric and medical needs
- Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and caregivers
- Monitor patients’ nutritional status and adjust care plans as needed
- Support management of nutrition-related conditions such as metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, and medication-related weight changes
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and other clinicians as part of the multidisciplinary team
- Participate in ward rounds, case conferences, and care planning meetings
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and infection prevention standards
- Advise on therapeutic diets and special feeding requirements
- Maintain accurate nutrition records, reports, and documentation
- Support menu planning to ensure balanced, culturally appropriate, and therapeutic meals
- Participate in quality improvement, audits, and patient safety initiatives
- Provide nutrition education sessions for staff and patients when required
- Uphold confidentiality, ethics, and professional standards at all times
- Participate in continuous professional development activities
- Any other duty as may be assigned
Qualifications or requirements
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of nutrition therapy related to psychiatric conditions and psychotropic medications will be an advantage
- Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
- High standards of professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Diploma or Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field
- Registered and licensed by the relevant professional body
- At least 2 years’ experience in a clinical or hospital setting (mental health experience is an added advantage)
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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