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Penda Health is a reputable and award-winning healthcare company dedicated to providing high-quality and trustworthy healthcare services. With a strong vision to ensure accessible and reliable healthcare for everyone in Africa, Penda Health operates a network of 16 Medical Centres across Nairobi and Kiambu Counties, supported by a dedicated team of over 450 employees. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and knowledgeable Nutritionist to join our team and play a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of our patients within the Nairobi and Kiambu County regions.
Nutritionist
Job Overview
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full Time
Level: Mid Level
💰 Salary: Not provided in the advertisement.
Job Summary
As a Nutritionist at Penda Health, your core mandate will involve establishing personalized short and long-term health goals with patients, providing comprehensive education on health and nutrition principles, and developing effective and tailored nutritional and exercise plans. You will play a key role in empowering patients to make informed dietary choices and achieve optimal health outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert nutritional counseling and advice to patients on therapeutic diets based on their individual needs and medical conditions.
- Coordinate all phases of nutrition care, including thorough nutrition assessments, performing nutrition screenings, developing comprehensive care plans, and providing ongoing monitoring, education, and counseling to patients in our Medical Centres.
- Confer collaboratively with medical providers and nurses to effectively coordinate the medical and nutritional needs of patients, ensuring a holistic approach to care.
- Accurately determine individual nutritional needs and understand specific dietary restrictions, such as low fat, salt-free diets for conditions like diabetes, kidney failure, hypertension, and obesity.
- Formulate personalized diet plans based on the medical and physical condition of individual patients, taking into account their specific requirements and preferences.
- Conduct thorough assessments of individual nutritional needs, develop tailored nutritional care plans, and provide clear and comprehensive instructions to patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and appropriate food selection.
- Prepare detailed records and reports, and diligently evaluate, interpret, monitor, and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
- Develop, review, update, and implement effective educational materials to meet the diverse nutritional needs of both patients and healthcare professionals.
- Provide personalized virtual nutritional health counseling and support in close collaboration with Pigia Penda and various medical centers to ensure coordinated and seamless client care.
- Develop and implement proactive strategies to expand the clinic's reach within the community and ensure its overall success in promoting nutritional health.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor that are in line with the scope of the job description and contribute to the efficient functioning of the medical center.
- Perform all duties with a strong commitment to Penda’s Vision and Values, contributing to a positive and patient-centered healthcare environment.
Requirements:
- Diploma in Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics from a recognized institution.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience in a nutrition-related role.
- Must be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Application Process:
If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications outlined above, please submit your application. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Kindly note that due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of patients within a growing and innovative healthcare organization. Apply soon if you meet the criteria and are passionate about nutrition!
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