Opened in 1996. The Jordan hospital has excelled in medical expertise and services provision and has earned recognition throughout East Africa and beyond as an advanced diagnostic, treatment, and referral center. Expansive investment in the latest technology and medical equipment and human resource has enabled us to establish leadership in medical procedures both in Kenya and outside. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to care, which enables them to benefit from the diverse expertise of the entire Jordan team of medical professionals. we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by experienced faculty members. Jordans approach to care is guided by its core principles of Quality, Access, Impact, and Relevance. Key Responsibilities: Evaluating and assessing nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans and screens patients for nutritional risk in accordance with established department protocols and standards. Developing and implementing dietary care plans and provide nutritional counselling. Consulting with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restriction of patients. Planning and initiating medical nutrition therapy to patients if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol. Communicating individual nutritional care plans to other health care providers as a member of a health care team. Calculating and writing enteral and parenteral feeds for patients according to patient’s nutritional requirements. Advising patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation. Monitoring food service to ensure conformance to prescribed diets and patient’s nutritional needs. Coordinating recipe development and standardization and develop new menus for different vulnerable groups in the hospital. Preparing departmental reports. Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Qualifications & Requirements: BSc Food, Nutrition & Dietetics Dietary counselling Preparation of therapeutic diets Minimum of 2 years working experience in clinical nutrition Must be registered with KNDI
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Nutritionist At Jordan Hospital
Healthcare / Medical
full time
Nairobi
Posted 18 hours ago