Company Description Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital Thiruvalla is a 900-bed multidisciplinary super-specialty teaching hospital in Kerala, known for its advanced medical facilities and NABH accreditation. Established in 1959 as an eight-bed clinic and registered as a charitable society in 1992, it has grown into one of the leading medical institutes in the region.

Guided by the mission “We care, God Cures,” the institution is committed to improving health care through science and technology for its local community, the state, the country, and the world.

Pushpagiri Medical

Society, under the Malankara Catholic Diocese of Thiruvalla, oversees nine medical and paramedical institutions, integrating healthcare services with higher education in medicine and allied fields. The hospital emphasizes excellence in patient care, medical education, and research.

Role Description The Chief Dietitian is a full-time, on-site role based at Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital in Thiruvalla taluk. This role involves leading the dietetics department, overseeing the development and implementation of evidence-based nutritional care plans for inpatients and outpatients, and ensuring alignment with medical teams across specialties.

The Chief

Dietitian will supervise and mentor dietitians and nutrition staff, coordinate clinical nutrition services, and contribute to hospital policies and protocols related to medical nutrition therapy. Daily responsibilities include patient assessment, nutritional counseling, documentation of care,



participation in multidisciplinary rounds, and quality assurance activities. The role may also involve conducting nutrition education programs for patients, families, and staff, and supporting research or academic initiatives within the medical college.

Qualifications

- Candidates should possess solid expertise in Dietetics and Nutrition, including understanding of clinical and community nutrition principles.
- Candidates should possess skills in Nutritional Counseling and Weight Management to support diverse patient populations with individualized care plans.
- Candidates should possess proficiency in Medical Nutrition Therapy for managing conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, renal disorders, gastrointestinal issues, and critical care needs.
- Postgraduate degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Food & Nutrition from a recognized institution; relevant professional registration or licensure as applicable.
- Significant experience in hospital or clinical settings, preferably in a leadership role managing dietetic services and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Strong communication, documentation, and patient education skills, with the ability to supervise and mentor a team.
- Competence in developing protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice guidelines in clinical nutrition.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records, hospital information systems, and basic research or academic activities is an added advantage.

📌 Chief Dietitian (Thiruvalla)
🏢 Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital Thiruvalla
📍 Thiruvalla