Food Scientist- Nutrition Specialist at mDoc Healthcare

Role Purpose

Provide technical leadership in nutrition science for AI health coaching while contributing to the development of evidence-based nutritional interventions and food-related health solutions. This dual role empowers individuals to take control of their health outcomes through both digital AI coaching and comprehensive self-care programs.

Phase 1: AI Nutrition Content Development (First 3 Months)

Nutrition Framework & Content Creation

• Develop evidence-based nutrition framework tailored for AI health coaching
• Curate and validate nutrition content libraries covering dietary guidelines, portion sizes, food composition, and condition-specific nutrition guidance
• Ensure content alignment with WHO standards, Nigerian dietary guidelines, and cultural practices
• Translate nutrition concepts into simple, accessible responses for users at varying literacy levels

AI Integration & Safety

• Collaborate with AI developers to design nutrition-specific training datasets, prompts, and knowledge bases
• Test AI-generated nutrition responses for accuracy, safety, and clarity
• Define safety thresholds and develop risk identification protocols for nutrition coaching
• Build handoff pathways for higher-risk cases requiring human intervention

Phase 2: Expanded Food Science Role (Ongoing)

Research & Development

• Design and conduct research studies on nutritional interventions for common health conditions in Nigeria
• Analyze food composition, bioavailability, and nutritional density of local Nigerian foods
• Create formulations for nutritional supplements or fortified foods targeting specific health conditions
• Collaborate with clinical teams to validate nutritional interventions through pilot studies

Program Development & Implementation

• Design culturally appropriate nutritional education materials and self-care protocols