Entry and Basic-level Food, nutrition jobs in Mukono, Uganda

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Uganda Heart Institute

Health care + 1 more

Nutritionist / Dietician

Posted: 27 Oct 2026

Apply by: 11 Nov 2026

14 days left to apply

Job details

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Description

To provide nutritional services and clinical dietary guidance to inpatients and outpatients with cardiovascular and comorbid conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assess nutritional requirements for cardiac patients and provide tailored dietary recommendations.

  • Sensitize patients and caregivers in OPD and inpatient wards on dietary prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

  • Review nutritional and dietary habits of patients to adjust dietary plans as per clinical condition.

  • Adjust dietary plans in coordination with the Senior Clinical Nutritionist based on clinical progress.

  • Consult with Senior/Principal Clinical Nutritionists on complex clinical cases.

  • Keep abreast of contemporary clinical, dietary, and biomedical nutritional management trends.

  • Respond to queries from healthcare providers regarding patient diet orders.

  • Conduct community nutrition outreaches to sensitize the public on heart-healthy diets.

  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Person/Job Specifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, or Nutritional Sciences from a recognized institution.

Experience:

  • One (1) year of working experience in a hospital setting or healthcare provider institution.


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