Clinical Dietitian
PARTNERS IN HEALTH (PIH)
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Clinical Dietitian
Posted on September 5, 2026 | Job ID: 3689
Application Deadline: 8 days left
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ PARTNERS IN HEALTH (PIH)POSITION: CLINICAL DIETITIAN Location: NenoJob InformationTitle Clinical DietitianDepartment Secondary Care and ProgramsDuty Station Neno DistrictReports to Secondary Care and Programs DirectorSecond Line Reporting Chief Medical OfficerCommitment Full-timeWorking Hours 40 hours per weekPurpose of the Job:To provide Clinical Dietetics Services and evidence-based, patient-centered nutritional care to improve health outcomes of the patientsKey Roles and ResponsibilitiesConducting comprehensive patients’ nutritional status assessments, diagnosis and requirements.Implementing evidence based individualized dietetic care plans for general and critical care patients with various medical and surgical conditions in line with national guidelines and policiesProviding guidance in development, implementation and monitoring of individualized nutrition care plans for general and critical care patients with various medical and surgical conditions in line with national guidelines and policiesProviding information about treatment options, on dietary related conditions and outcomesGuiding the food service management team in the development of menus that are in line with national hospital catering guidelines and policies.Contributing to the development and implementation of district-level nutrition policies and programs.Documenting and maintaining accurate, timely and detailed and up to date patient records related to nutrition and dietetics and ensuring confidentiality of sensitive informationProviding routine individual and group dietary counselling for specific health conditions including Non communicable diseasesWorking with food service staff to develop menus that are in line with national hospital catering guidelines and policiesConducting quality improvement activities such as CPDs, Audits and supervising the food preparation processes, proper food handling, storage, and sanitation.Conducting operational research and dissemination in nutrition and dietetics to improve clinical practices and patient care.Conducting nutrition and dietetics outreach activities such nutrition screening, assessment, diagnosis and management of dietary related conditionsProviding in-service training to healthcare workers on basic nutrition principles and dietary counselling techniquesConducting resource mobilization, managing and accounting for resources provided.Participating in performance appraisal management processesAny other duties assigned from time to timeMinimum academic and professional qualifications and experience.BSc in Clinical Dietetics or Postgraduate diploma in Clinical Dietetics from accredited institution.Masters in Dietetics will be an added advantageRegistered and in good standing with medical council.