Nutritionist

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of nutrition therapy related to psychiatric conditions and psychotropic medications will be an advantage
  
• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills
  
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
  
• High standards of professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care
  

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Diploma or Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or related field
  
• Registered and licensed by the relevant professional body
  
• At least 2 years’ experience in a clinical or hospital setting (mental health experience is an added advantage)
  

• Conduct nutritional assessments for inpatients and outpatients, including dietary history, anthropometric measurements, and nutritional risk screening
  
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans tailored to patients’ psychiatric and medical needs
  
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and caregivers
  
• Monitor patients’ nutritional status and adjust care plans as needed
  
• Support management of nutrition-related conditions such as metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, and medication-related weight changes
  
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and other clinicians as part of the multidisciplinary team
  
• Participate in ward rounds, case conferences, and care planning meetings
  
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and infection prevention standards
  
• Advise on therapeutic diets and special feeding requirements
  
• Maintain accurate nutrition records, reports, and documentation
  
• Support menu planning to ensure balanced, culturally appropriate, and therapeutic meals
  
• Participate in quality improvement, audits, and patient safety initiatives
  
• Provide nutrition education sessions for staff and patients when required
  
• Uphold confidentiality, ethics, and professional standards at all times
  
• Participate in continuous professional development activities
  
• Any other duty as may be assigned