Dietetics Technologist, Dietetics at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Description

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Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University’s Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. ​For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it.

Responsibilities:

Assess status of patients before providing nutritional care plan Ensure safety and quality standards of therapeutic diets are observed Act as the direct link between the catering staff and the dietetics team in the delivery of dietary services to patients Educate catering staff in dietary modifications as required Sensitize the patient on menu selection according to the education provided while in hospital Participate and contribute in Continuing Medical Education and other educational activities Collect data on departmental quality indicators to populate the quality variance report (QVR) Take part in departmental quality improvement and patient safety program

Requirements:

Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics Registered with Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute Valid practicing Licence Disciplined and honest, time conscious, willingness to learn Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills