Job description
Key Responsibilities
A. Nutrition and Dietary Support Conduct nutritional assessments and design tailored meal plans. Administer the Dry Nutritional Supplement Program and ensure proper documentation. Maintain a repository of nutritional data and recipes. B. Hygiene and Health Support Design and display hygiene posters in hospital wards. Plan and implement Health and Hygiene Kit programs.
Coordinate with hospital doctors to develop health education materials. Support hematological needs including blood donation camp coordination. C. Inpatient (IPD) Care Perform baseline nutrition assessments for admitted children. Conduct daily rounds and provide personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). Calculate dietary requirements (24-hour recall) and prepare nutrition charts.
Counsel patients and caregivers on nutrition and its role in treatment and recovery. D. Outpatient (OPD) Care Perform nutrition assessments for OPD patients. Plan diet strategies using 24-hour or 7-day recalls. Ensure regular follow-ups and provide preventive nutrition care. Distribute nutritional supplements and maintain related documentation.
Requirements
Education
Post Graduation in Dietetics, Nutrition, or relevant field Experience: 2–3 years in clinical or pediatric dietetics, preferably in hospital or NGO settings Skills & Competencies:
- Sound knowledge of nutrition science and diet planning
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and motivational abilities
- Ability to explain complex dietary information simply
- Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity in patient care
- Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple responsibilities
- Experience working in care-based and multidisciplinary environments Key Deliverables
- Individualized and effective nutrition plans for patients