12 Aug
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Cankids...Kidscan
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Chennai
12 Aug
Cankids...Kidscan
Chennai
Summary: The Nutrition and Dietetics Officer is a key member of the healthcare team, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered nutritional care across inpatient, outpatient, and intensive care unit (ICU) settings. This role is essential in improving pediatric health outcomes through personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), evidence-based dietary planning, and proactive nutrition interventions. The officer ensures the secure and effective delivery of nutritional support, including supplement and meal distribution, while promoting hygiene and health awareness. By maintaining accurate records, supporting research initiatives, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, the officer contributes to both individual patient recovery and the long-term strengthening of institutional nutrition capacity.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and design individualized meal plans for patients in IPD, OPD, and ICU settings.
- Perform daily clinical rounds in IPD and ICU to monitor nutritional status and deliver timely Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
- Oversee the Dry Nutritional Supplement Program, including documentation, distribution logistics, and coordination with donors and partners.
- Develop and implement hygiene promotion campaigns using visual aids, Health and Hygiene Kits, and educational materials in alignment with clinical teams.
- Manage Mid-Day Meal (MDM) distribution with strict adherence to food safety, hygiene standards, and quality control; adapt recipes based on patient needs and seasonal variations.
- Plan and execute diet strategies using 24-hour or 7-day dietary recalls, with follow-up and preventive nutrition support for OPD patients.
- Maintain a centralized digital repository of nutritional data, recipes, and intervention records for reporting, audits, and research purposes.
- Deliver structured nutrition education sessions for patients and caregivers three times per week and lead monthly workshops durin
📌 Dietician (Chennai)
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📍 Chennai