Dietitian
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Job Description/Terms of Reference
Dietitian
Kanti Childrens’ Hospital
(Vacancy Posting)
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Job Title: Dietitian (Nos. 1) |
Together Against Childhood Cancer (TACC)
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Direct Manager/Supervisor: Paediatric Oncologist/Pediatric Gastroenterologist – Kanti Children’s Hospital,
Additional
Supervisor: TACC
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Job Location: Kanti Children’s Hospital, Maharajgunj. |
Key Relationships:
Nutritional management in paediatric oncology OPD/ward
Nutritional management in general OPD/wards and other subspecialities
Admin/Finance Officer, Together Against Childhood Cancer (TACC)
Main Purpose
To ensure nutritional care and education for inpatient and outpatient children.
Services will include performing initial nutrition assessments and intervention with the monitoring and evaluation of intervention in the follow-up. Supervising and coordinating all nutritional interventions. To monitor hospital supplies for nutrition commodities. Develop nutritionally dense homemade supplements for oral intake or use through nasogastric tubes, working in collaboration with the medical team at the hospital.
To identify and contribute to best practice, contribute to the development of services, and provide advocacy for patients and their families.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Ø Provision of nutritional care and education for inpatient and outpatient children at Kanti Children’s Hospital.
Ø Perform initial nutrition assessments and follow up monitoring.
Ø Supervising and coordinating all nutritional interventions.
Ø Assessing nutritional supplements and modifying as appropriate.
Ø Development of nutritionally-dense homemade supplements either for oral intake or use through nasogastric tubes.
Ø Patient communication, recruiting and recording.
Ø Provide the records to the hospital administration as per need.
Ø Data entry and proper maintenance of database (REDCap).
Ø Documentation of patient visits/lab reports.
Ø Documentation of patient and parent consents/waivers.
Ø Ensuring completeness of study data forms.
Ø Conducting research in adherence with the ethical standards set forth by the local institution and CUIMC.
Ø Attending weekly/bimonthly clinical care meetings with IIPAN global network.
Ø Preparing monthly progress reports and updates and circulate with the KCH, TACC and the global team.
Ø Other duties as assigned by hospital administration.
Person Specification
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Requirements
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Essential
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Desirable
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Educational / Professional Qualifications
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A bachelor’s degree in: Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics/Equivalents |
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Experience
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Experience and knowledge of working in a hospital setting with at least one year of experience. Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team. Experience of working with a diverse group of constituents, awareness and understanding of issues of privilege, oppression, and marginalized communities Knowledge and understanding of Child Safeguarding
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Experience of working in a hospital setting for more than a year. |
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Skills / Attributes
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Basic clinical skills in nutritional assessment and intervention.
Ability to have an impactful counselling skill.
Self-awareness of one’s own limitations and the awareness of when to seek support or advice from others
Cultural
awareness and respect for the religious and cultural diversity of children
and their families Proven ability to communicate sensitively and effectively at all levels, both verbally and in writing Ability to challenge where necessary Ability to deal with stressful situations and offer appropriate support to others Time management and organisational skills Desire to develop skills in this field Understanding of data protection and the ability to maintain confidentiality Supportive, Team Player and Resourceful
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Technical skills
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Computer
literate |
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Interested Candidate should send the following
documents:
- CV or Resume
- Cover letter (One page: Describing previous experience and showcasing the
interest)
- Scanned copy of academic degrees awarded
Kindly send the application document to TACC email ( no later than 5:00pm.
Note: TACC reserves the right to cancel, postpone or modify the recruitment process as required. TACC will only contact short-listed Candidates.
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