Job Description

Job Summary:

The Nutritionist & Dietitian is responsible for assessing patients' nutritional needs, planning and implementing therapeutic diets, providing nutrition counseling, and monitoring patients' dietary progress. The role supports clinical outcomes by collaborating with doctors, nursing staff, and food services to ensure secure, evidence-based nutritional care.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct nutritional assessments for inpatients and outpatients.
- Develop individualized diet plans based on medical conditions and nutritional requirements.
- Provide dietary counseling to patients and their families on disease-specific nutrition.
- Monitor patients' nutritional status and modify diet plans as required.
- Coordinate with consultants, nursing, and food production teams to ensure prescribed diets are served accurately.
- Educate patients on healthy eating habits, lifestyle modifications, and preventive nutrition.
- Maintain accurate patient nutrition records and documentation in the Hospital Information System (HIS).
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to patient care planning.




- Ensure compliance with NABH standards, food safety, infection control, and quality protocols.
- Conduct nutrition awareness programs, health talks, and community education initiatives.
- Assist in menu planning, therapeutic diet standardization, and quality audits.
- Monitor patient satisfaction related to dietary services and implement improvement measures.

Qualifications:

- B.Sc. in Nutrition & Dietetics / Food Science (Mandatory)
- M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics (Preferred)
- Registered Dietitian (RD) certification (Preferred)

Experience:

- 1–3 years of experience as a Clinical Dietitian/Nutritionist in a multi-specialty hospital.
- Freshers with relevant internship experience may also be considered.

Required Skills:

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

21-07-2026

Job ID

Sindhu94

Department

Paramedical (Parent Dept)

Location

Serilingampally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Experience

0 - 3 Years

Employee Type

Full Time

📌 Dietician (India)
🏢 Sindhu Hospitals
📍 India