Scope of work
Core mandate is establishing short and long-term
health goals with patients, teaching the patients about health and nutrition
and developing effective nutritional and exercise plans for patients.
Responsibilities:
Nutritional counseling and advice on therapeutic
diets
Coordinate all phases of nutrition care including
nutrition assessment, perform nutrition screenings, care planning, monitoring,
education and counseling of patients in our Medical Centres
Confer with providers and nurses order to coordinate
medical and nutritional needs
Determine nutritional needs: diet restrictions, such
as low fat, salt free e.g., diabetes, kidney failure, hypertension and obesity
Formulate diet plans based on medical and physical
condition of patients
Assess individual needs, develop nutritional care plans and instruct patients and their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection
Prepare records and reports, evaluate, interpret,
monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients
using the established standards of care and practice guidelines
Develop, review, update and implement educational
materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals
Provide personalized virtual nutritional health
counseling and support in collaboration with Pigia Penda and medical centers
for coordinated client care
Develop and implement strategies to grow the clinic’s
reach and ensure its success
Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line
with the job description
Perform your duties in the spirit of Penda’s Vision
and Values
Requirements:
Diploma in food, nutrition and dietetics
2 years working experience
Team player and great communication skill
How To Apply
