Nutritionist

Reference: HRM 72/173/29 - Mulago/RRH

Reports to: Senior Nutritionist

Qualifications: Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Applied Human Nutrition Or Food

Science and Technology; or Dietetics. Other

Good communication and interpersonal skills. Duties and

a) Assess the nutritional status of patients and clients and identify nutrition-related problems. b) Develop and implement appropriate nutritional care plans for patients with medical and nutrition-related conditions. c) Provide nutrition counselling and education to patients, caregivers and communities.

d) Participate in the prevention, identification and management of malnutrition, including undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. e) Monitor patients receiving therapeutic and specialised nutritional support and evaluate their progress. f) Participate in maternal, infant, young child and adolescent nutrition interventions. g) Support the implementation of hospital and community nutrition programmes in accordance with approved guidelines. h) Conduct nutrition education sessions for health workers, patients and community groups. i) Collect, analyse and maintain nutrition-related data and prepare periodic reports. j) Participate in nutrition surveys, operational research, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition interventions.

k) Collaborate with other health professionals in the management of patients Page 56 of 91

requiring specialised nutritional care. l) Ensure proper use and accountability of nutrition supplies and equipment. m) Participate in continuing professional development, clinical meetings and quality improvement activities. n) Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.