DIETITIAN, DIETETIC

• Implement dietetic and nutrition care services in accordance with service policies, clinical guidelines, accreditation standards, and professional practice requirements.

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans based on medical diagnoses and treatment objectives.

• Provide diet counseling and structured education to patients, caregivers, and families to support lifestyle modification and disease management.

• Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress, adjusting nutrition care plans as clinically indicated.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams (Doctors, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals) to coordinate integrated, patient-centered nutrition care.

• Plan, review, and evaluate therapeutic and regular menus to ensure nutritional adequacy and adherence to clinical prescriptions.

• Observe and monitor food preparation, portioning, and service practices to ensure quality, hygiene, and accuracy of therapeutic diets.

• Conduct briefings and educational updates for Food Services and Nursing personnel on diet protocols, therapeutic diets, and special menu requirements.

• Collect, compile, and analyze clinical statistics and service data to support audits, reporting, and performance monitoring.

• Participate in the review of service procedures, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen service delivery.

• Check and report on outsourced or contracted food services (where applicable) for adherence to food safety, hygiene, and quality requirements. Highlight any non-conformance to the Senior Dietitian (where applicable) or Head of Dietetics & Food Services.

• Execute operational workflows efficiently to ensure smooth delivery of clinical, food service, and community nutrition activities.

• Participate in community nutrition, wellness, or health promotion activities organized by the hospital.

• Liaise with suppliers and vendors (where applicable) regarding nutritional products, ensuring alignment with service needs and quality expectations.

• Implement assigned service initiatives and projects to enhance service quality, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics (recognized by relevant authority).

• Registered with Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC).