Dietician

Role overview

The hospital is looking for a qualified Dietician to work within the Dietetics department and report to the Branch Manager. The role involves patient-focused nutrition planning, counselling, documentation, and coordination with clinical teams in line with scheduled duty requirements.

Role details

Department: Dietetics
Position: Dietician
Reporting to: Branch Manager
Qualification: Post graduation in Nutrition & Dietetics
Experience: 3 to 5 years
Duty hours: As per scheduled requirements

Key responsibilities

The Dietician will support inpatient and outpatient care by assessing dietary needs, preparing suitable meal plans, and guiding patients and their families on nutrition-related matters. The role also includes maintaining records, coordinating with the healthcare team, and supporting quality and compliance practices within the department.

In-patient care

• Conduct daily rounds in the IPD and prepare diet plans for admitted patients.
• Provide nutrition counselling to both IPD and OPD patients.
• Check and taste meals prepared for patients to ensure suitability.
• Oversee tray arrangement and meal service for patients.
• Meet newly admitted patients and handle their dietary assessment.
• Follow the IPD workflow process and complete the related records accurately.

Patient care and counselling

• Prepare meal menus for IPD patients.
• Create appropriate diet plans based on guidance from the Medical Coordinator.
• Educate discharged patients and their families on the recommended diet to continue at home.

Process, documentation, and quality

• Support the functioning and supervision of the Dietetics department.
• Share ideas and inputs that help improve departmental operations.
• Contribute to the development of the IPD patient flow process.
• Create patient education content and materials.
• Help implement and document NABH policies and related compliance requirements.
• Give priority to emergency cases and coordinate with consultants and the relevant departments as needed.
• Maintain accurate departmental records and documentation.
• Handle all patient, staff, and business-related information with strict confidentiality.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Take on additional duties when required by work demands.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Additional information

Employment type: Full-time
Work location: On-site