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Dietitian

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
Pakistan
Closing date
Apr 18, 2019

Job Details

Dietitian

Department Nutrition and Food Services

Entity Aga Khan University Hospital

Location Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital invites applications for the position of Dietitian.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for a variety of task, which includes:
  • Providing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals.
  • Evaluating, interpreting, monitoring and documenting the nutritional status and nutritional needs of hospitalized patients and out patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
  • Identifying and providing age-specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families.
  • Developing, reviewing, updating and implementing educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals.
  • Assisting in order for diet, supplement, enteral/parenteral nutrition and laboratory data per hospital policy.
  • Functioning as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team.


Requirements
  • M.Sc. (Hons) in Home Economics majoring in Nutrition and Food Management from a recognized University.
    OR
  • BS in Home Economics specialization in Food and Nutrition.
  • 1 - 2 years related work experience or traineeship in an acute care Hospital.
  • Extensive dietitian training from a recognized hospital preferred.
  • Knowledge of nutritional counselling, therapy and assessment.
  • Knowledge about JCIA clinical nutrition standards / ISO 22000:2005 / ISO 9001:2008.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Computer proficiency, especially MS Office.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Applications should be submitted latest by April 21, 2019

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