Nutritionist (Locum)
Contract @Aga Khan Hospital Kisumu posted 1 week ago in Health Care Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Experience 2 Years
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
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OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Hospital Nutritionist, the successful candidate will ensure quality, efficient and timely therapeutic interventions to patients in collaboration with the caregivers in order to avert malnutrition, maintain good nutritional status, enhance recovery and prevent complications that would result due to poor nutrition.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Screening of patients’ nutritional needs
- Giving nutrition education/counseling
- Giving the necessary therapeutic interventions
- Guiding the other clinical team on the plan of care and how to go about it.
- Educating catering staff on preparation and service of therapeutic diets.
The requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution.
- Two (2) years of working experience in a similar position.
- Registered and licensed by the KNDI.
- Member of a professional body.
- Â Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

