Dietitian (Dietetics)

Hospital Authority; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 449,000 - 993,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital Authority – Kowloon Central Cluster is seeking a Dietitian (Dietetics) to assess, plan and oversee dietetic therapies for inpatients and the community. The role involves consulting with the healthcare team, conducting nutrition education, and participating in nutrition-related projects.

Requirements include a Master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in dietetics and bilingual fluency (English & Chinese, Cantonese). Preference for members of the Register of Dietitians.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or post-graduate diploma in a recognised dietetic programme conducted in a local university, or equivalent.
• Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are members of the Register of Dietitians.

Responsibilities

• Assess and counsel patients with dietary or nutritional problems.
• Plan, implement and follow-up dietetic therapies and evaluate outcomes.
• Monitor the standard for quality, sanitation, safety and security in food services for inpatients.
• Provide consultative dietetic services to the health care team.
• Participate in nutrition or dietetic-related projects and research.
• Give lectures on nutrition or dietetic-related topics to health care professionals, patient groups and the community.
• Provide training to students from academic institutions.

Skills

Dietetic counselling

Nutrition planning

Education

Master's degree or post-graduate diploma in dietetics

Job description

With effect from 1 April 2026, the Hong Kong East Cluster (HKEC) and Hong Kong West Cluster (HKWC) have been integrated to form the Hong Kong Island Cluster (HKIC). For enquiries, please contact relevant HR in-charge of the corresponding job vacancy.

Dietitian (Dietetics)

(REF. NO.: KWC436/26)

Application Deadline: 19 November 2026

Date of Issue: 5 November 2026

Pay

HK$40,220 - HK$88,971 (HGPS point 16 to 33) per month including Monthly Allowance

Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff at the end of each 3 years during the 9-year contract period subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Assess and counsel patients with dietary or nutritional problems.
• 2. Plan, implement and follow-up dietetic therapies as well as evaluate outcome.
• 3. Monitor the standard for quality, sanitation, safety and security in food services for inpatients.
• 4. Provide consultative dietetic services to the health care team.
• 5. Participate in nutrition or dietetic-related projects and research.
• 6. Give lectures on nutrition or dietetic-related topics to other health care professionals, patient groups and the community.
• 7. Provide training to students from academic institutions.

Entry Requirements

A Master's degree or a post-graduate diploma in a recognised dietetic programme conducted in a local university, or equivalent

• 1. Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.
• 2. Work experience and interest in the local community.
• 2.Preference will be given to candidates who are members of the Register of Dietitians accredited by the Department of Health.