Nutritionist at Penda Health

Penda Health is an award-winning startup company that is transforming healthcare in East Africa by building a chain of outpatient health clinics that offer evidence-based medical care and unparalleled member experience at surprisingly affordable rates. Penda is ranked the Best Health Care Firm to work for in Kenya and the #26 Best company to work in Kenya...

 

Nutritionist

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldMedical / Healthcare 

Scope of work

  • Core mandate is establishing short and long-term health goals with patients, teaching the patients about health and nutrition and developing effective nutritional and exercise plans for patients.

Responsibilities:

  • Nutritional counseling and advice on therapeutic diets
  • Coordinate all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, perform nutrition screenings, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of patients in our Medical Centres
  • Confer with providers and nurses order to coordinate medical and nutritional needs
  • Determine nutritional needs: diet restrictions, such as low fat, salt free e.g., diabetes, kidney failure, hypertension and obesity
  • Formulate diet plans based on medical and physical condition of patients
  • Assess individual needs, develop nutritional care plans and instruct patients and their families in nutritional principles, dietary plans, food selection
  • Prepare records and reports, evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of patients using the established standards of care and practice guidelines
  • Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals
  • Provide personalized virtual nutritional health counseling and support in collaboration with Pigia Penda and medical centers for coordinated client care
  • Develop and implement strategies to grow the clinic's reach and ensure its success
  • Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor in line with the job description
  • Perform your duties in the spirit of Penda’s Vision and Values

Requirements:

  • Diploma in food, nutrition and dietetics
  • 2 years working experience
  • Team player and great communication skill

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Penda Health on pendahealth.applytojob.com to apply

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