Dietician

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments for inpatients and outpatients.
• Develop individualized diet plans based on medical conditions and nutritional requirements.
• Provide dietary counseling to patients and their families on disease-specific nutrition.
• Monitor patients' nutritional status and modify diet plans as required.
• Coordinate with consultants, nursing, and food production teams to ensure prescribed diets are served accurately.
• Educate patients on healthy eating habits, lifestyle modifications, and preventive nutrition.
• Maintain accurate patient nutrition records and documentation in the Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to patient care planning.
• Ensure compliance with NABH standards, food safety, infection control, and quality protocols.
• Conduct nutrition awareness programs, health talks, and community education initiatives.
• Assist in menu planning, therapeutic diet standardization, and quality audits.
• Monitor patient satisfaction related to dietary services and implement improvement measures.

Qualification & Experience

• B.Sc. in Nutrition & Dietetics / Food Science (Mandatory)
• M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics (Preferred)
• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification (Preferred)
• Experience:
• 1–3 years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian/Nutritionist in a multi-specialty hospital.
• Freshers with relevant internship experience may also be considered.