Dietician at eDokita Health

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for translating scientific information about nutrition into practical advice to help patients make health-conscious food choices.
• The dietitian will also assess, diagnose and treat diet-related problems aimed to raise awareness of the link between food and health to prevent future problems

Responsibilities

Clinical Service Delivery:

• Practice as a member of an interdisciplinary team to determine the nutritional needs of patients
• Plan, calculate and transcribe therapeutic diet for patients.
• oFeeding of the critically ill, via the preparation of Nasogastric Tube feeds.
• Responsible for the nutritional rehabilitation of malnourished adults and children in the clinic.
• Answer all questions and concerns of the patients, providing them with appropriate responses and putting the patient’s condition into the context of their needs.
• Provide advice, teaching and instruction to patients to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients to maximize recuperation and to ensure understanding of the condition.
• Ensure that patients are appropriately informed and reassured of patient’s dietary needs.

Key Result Areas (KRA)

The key result areas of this role are:

• Patient Assessment
• Nutrition Planning
• Patient Education and Counseling
• Collaboration and Coordination
• Community Outreach
• Research and Development
• Administrative Duties.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 90% of effective communication on diet administration to patients
• 95% error reduction in the development and implementation of personalized nutrition plans
• 90% of patient satisfaction scores are related to improved patient health outcomes.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Minimum Requirements: B.Sc / HND in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Food Science / Culinary Science.
• Added Advantage: Membership of the Dietetics Council of Nigeria.

Experience:

• Work Experience: Minimum: 2 years
• Added Advantage: 5 years.