Nutritionist

A top employer is now accepting applications for this role. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct nutritional assessments for inpatients and outpatients, including dietary history, anthropometric measurements, and nutritional risk screening - Develop individualized nutrition care plans tailored to patients’ psychiatric and medical needs - Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and caregivers - Monitor patients’ nutritional status and adjust care plans as needed - Support management of nutrition-related conditions such as metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, and medication-related weight changes - Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and other clinicians as part of the multidisciplinary team - Participate in ward rounds, case conferences, and care planning meetings - Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and infection prevention standards - Advise on therapeutic diets and special feeding requirements - Maintain accurate nutrition records, reports, and documentation - Support menu planning to ensure balanced, culturally appropriate, and therapeutic meals - Participate in quality improvement, audits, and patient safety initiatives - Provide nutrition education sessions for staff and patients when required - Uphold confidentiality, ethics, and professional standards at all times - Participate in continuous professional development activities - Any other duty as may be assigned Skills: - Knowledge of nutrition therapy related to psychiatric conditions and psychotropic medications will be an advantage - Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills - Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team - High standards of professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: - Diploma or Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field - Registered and licensed by the relevant professional body - At least 2 years’ experience in a clinical or hospital setting (mental health experience is an added advantage)