Dietician

**Job Summary: Locum Dietician this is a 6 months Contract Job**

The Dietician will play a crucial role in patient care by assessing, developing, and implementing personalized nutrition plans. The focus is on improving patients' health outcomes, managing chronic conditions, and supporting overall recovery through therapeutic diets. They will collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the dietary needs of patients are met.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Patient Assessment**: Evaluate patients' nutritional needs by reviewing medical history, current health status, and dietary habits.
- **Nutritional Planning**: Develop individualized diet plans tailored to medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, renal issues) and dietary restrictions.
- **Nutritional Counselling**:

- **: Educate patients and families on proper nutrition, therapeutic diets, and lifestyle changes to support recovery and manage chronic conditions.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with the medical team to integrate nutrition plans into patient care strategies.
- **Menu Development**: Assist in the preparation of hospital menus to ensure they meet nutritional standards and cater to special dietary requirements.
- **Monitoring & Evaluation**: Track patients’ progress, adjust diets as needed, and report findings to physicians and healthcare staff.
- **Food Safety**: Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations related to food service and handling within the hospital.
- **Training & Education**: Provide training to hospital staff on topics related to nutrition and therapeutic diets.
- **Record Keeping**: Maintain accurate records of patients' dietary plans, progress, and any adjustments made.

**Required Skills and Qualifications**:

- **Education**: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
- **Certification**: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN) preferred.
- **Experience**: 1-3 years of experience as a Dietician, preferably in a hospital or clinical setting.
- **Skills**:

- Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets and medical nutrition therapy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- Ability to develop detailed and effective nutrition plans based on patients’ health conditions.
- Proficiency in record keeping and use of nutritional software.
- **Personal Attributes**: Empathy, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to improving patient health.

**Preferred Qualifications**:

- Experience with BSC and MSC
- Knowledge of hospital dietary regulations and healthcare standards.

**Work Environment**:

- Hospital setting with direct interaction with patients, families, and medical staff.
- May involve standing for long periods and working irregular hours, including weekends or holidays, depending on patient needs.

**Reporting & Team Structure**:
The Dietician will report to the Head of Nutrition or the Clinical Nutrition Manager and work closely with physicians, nurses, and kitchen staff to ensure proper patient care through nutrition.

This job description can be tailored based on the specific needs and services of the hospital.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mumbai, Maharashtra: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person