Dietitian at Caring Habitat

Location: Caring Habitat, Abraham Adesanya Lagos

Position Overview:

The Dietitian will be responsible for providing evidence-based nutritional care and medical nutrition therapy to patients within our rehabilitation and healthcare framework. The primary goal is to assess, diagnose, and treat dietary and nutritional problems to improve patient outcomes, support physical rehabilitation, and promote long-term wellness. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to integrate nutrition into the holistic recovery plan for each resident. This is a Part-time position working once a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional screenings and assessments for new and existing patients, taking into account medical history, clinical data, and lifestyle factors.
• Develop, implement, and monitor personalized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and meal plans tailored to specific conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, renal issues, or post-surgical recovery.
• Participate in clinical ward rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure nutrition is aligned with the patient’s broader rehabilitation goals.
• Patient Education: Provide one-on-one counseling and group education sessions for patients and their families regarding healthy eating habits and disease-specific dietary requirements.
• Collaborate with the catering/kitchen department to ensure facility menus meet nutritional standards and cater to diverse therapeutic needs (e.g., low-sodium, texture-modified, or high-protein diets).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMR), documenting patient progress, dietary interventions, and adjustments to care plans.
• Ensure all nutritional services comply with national healthcare regulations, food safety standards, and Caring Habitat’s internal protocols.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Human Nutrition, or a related field.
• Valid license to practice as a Registered Dietitian (RD)
• Proven experience working as a Dietitian (at least 2-3 years)
• Ability to work independently
• Experience in managing patients with chronic medical conditions independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Pay packages:

• Net pay of 200,000

Experience:

• Working: 2-3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Dietitian\'s license (Required)