Clinical Dietitian

Happiest Health; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Happiest Health is seeking a Nutrition Specialist to deliver evidence-based nutritional counselling to patients and support preventive health programs. The role involves interpreting clinical reports, designing personalised diet plans, and collaborating with clinicians to integrate nutrition with diagnostics.

You will conduct follow-ups, create patient education materials, and participate in group sessions and health campaigns across in-centre and teleconsultation formats.

Qualifications

• M.Sc./B.Sc. in Nutrition or Dietetics from a recognised institution.
• Additional certification in clinical nutrition is an advantage.
• 2–5 years of experience in clinical nutrition or preventive healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one nutritional counselling based on diagnostic test results.
• Develop individualized diet plans for diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and other conditions.
• Explain laboratory findings in layman’s terms and adjust plans accordingly.
• Conduct follow-up sessions to monitor progress and refine dietary prescriptions.
• Collaborate with clinicians to integrate nutrition plans with clinical care.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teleconsultation

Education

M.Sc. Nutrition

B.Sc. Dietetics

Tools

EMR systems

Telemedicine platforms

Job description

Organisation: Healthcare Services (HCS) - A Unit of Happiest Health

Role Overview

This person will be responsible for delivering evidence-based nutritional counselling to patients, health risk profiles, and preventive health assessments. The role integrates clinical nutrition expertise with preventive health principles, supporting patients in lifestyle management and working collaboratively with clinicians, laboratory specialists, and the wellness ecosystem within Healthcare Services (HCS).

The position requires strong patient interaction skills, the ability to interpret clinical reports, and a proactive approach to designing personalised, actionable nutrition plans that complement diagnostic insights.

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Counselling & Nutritional Guidance

• Provide one-on-one counselling to patients based on diagnostic test results, including metabolic markers, chronic disease indicators, hormonal profiles, and preventive health screenings.
• Develop individualised diet plans tailored to patient conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, thyroid conditions, PCOS, and general wellness.
• Explain laboratory findings in layman’s terms to help patients understand risks and required nutritional modifications.
• Conduct follow-up sessions to monitor progress and refine dietary prescriptions.

2. Report-Based Consultation

• Analyse laboratory reports and use the findings to identify nutritional risks and intervention opportunities.
• Collaborate with clinicians to integrate nutrition plans with overall clinical recommendations.
• Assist in developing diet templates and evidence-backed nutritional guidance for various diagnostic packages (e.g., diabetes profile, cardiac profile, women's health profile, senior wellness packages).
• Maintain accurate documentation of dietary assessments and interventions in patient records.

3. Preventive Health & Wellness Programme Support

• Support organisation-wide preventive health initiatives, including annual health checks, chronic disease management clinics, and corporate wellness programmes.
• Deliver group sessions, webinars, educational talks, and lifestyle modification workshops as part of Happiest Diagnostics' preventive care mission.
• Create and update nutritional content, patient education material, and guidance modules for health campaigns and wellness programmes.

4. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with clinicians, wellness coaches, phlebotomists, laboratory physicians, and healthcare counsellors to ensure integrated patient care.
• Participate in case discussions and cross-functional meetings to provide nutrition insights.
• Contribute to the design of preventive health packages and community outreach programmes in collaboration with the Happiest Health ecosystem.

5. Quality, Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all counselling practices align with medical ethics, patient confidentiality, and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain high standards of documentation with detailed dietary history, assessment notes, and follow-up actions.
• Support quality initiatives such as NABL-related documentation where nutrition counselling is part of preventive care pathways.
• Track patient satisfaction metrics and contribute to continuous improvement of service quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• M.Sc. / B.Sc. in Food & Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Additional certification in clinical or therapeutic nutrition is an advantage.
• 2-5 years of experience in clinical nutrition, preventive healthcare, hospitals, diagnostic centres, or wellness organisations.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication, counselling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create personalised nutrition plans and track outcomes.
• Patient-centric approach with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.
• Proficiency with digital medical records and teleconsultation platforms.

Key Attributes

• High degree of empathy, patience, and ability to build trust with patients.
• Evidence-based, science-driven approach to nutrition.
• Strong teamwork orientation and willingness to collaborate across departments.
• Passion for preventive health and patient wellness.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, follow-ups, and programmes in a structured manner.

Work Modes

• Full-time; may include a mix of in-centre, teleconsultation, and wellness event-based engagements.
• Occasional travel to corporate camps or wellness events may be required.