Dietician

Cankids Kidscan; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

CanKids Kidscan in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, seeks a Nutrition and Dietetics Officer to deliver patient-centered care across IPD, OPD and ICU, guiding Medical Nutrition Therapy and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include nutritional assessments, meal planning, MNT delivery, hygiene campaigns, MDM distribution, data management, staff training, and participation in audits and research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a closely related field.
• Experience in clinical nutrition, preferably pediatric or hospital-based.
• Knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and dietary assessment methods.
• Strong data documentation and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and design individualized meal plans for IPD, OPD, and ICU patients.
• Perform daily clinical rounds in IPD and ICU to monitor nutrition status and deliver MNT.
• Oversee the Dry Nutritional Supplement Program with documentation and logistics.
• Develop hygiene promotion campaigns using visual aids and educational materials.
• Manage Mid-Day Meal distribution with strict adherence to food safety and quality control.
• Plan and execute diet strategies using 24-hour or 7-day recalls with follow-up care.
• Maintain a centralized digital repository of nutritional data, recipes, and records.
• Deliver nutrition education sessions for patients and caregivers thrice weekly and lead monthly workshops.
• Train new staff on nutrition protocols and clinical procedures.
• Participate in monthly team meetings, prepare performance reports, and initiate supply indents.
• Support research and quality improvement by analyzing data and contributing to audits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Counseling

Data documentation

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Bachelor or Master in Dietetics/Nutrition

Job description

Job Summary

The Nutrition and Dietetics Officer is a key member of the healthcare team, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered nutritional care across inpatient, outpatient, and ICU settings. This role is essential in improving pediatric health outcomes through personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), evidence-based dietary planning, and proactive nutrition interventions. The officer ensures the safe and effective delivery of nutritional support, including supplement and meal distribution, while promoting hygiene and health awareness. By maintaining accurate records, supporting research initiatives, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, the officer contributes to both individual patient recovery and the long-term strengthening of institutional nutrition capacity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and design individualized meal plans for patients in IPD, OPD, and ICU settings.
• Perform daily clinical rounds in IPD and ICU to monitor nutritional status and deliver timely Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
• Oversee the Dry Nutritional Supplement Program, including documentation, distribution logistics, and coordination with donors and partners.
• Develop and implement hygiene promotion campaigns using visual aids, Health and Hygiene Kits, and educational materials in alignment with clinical teams.
• Manage Mid-Day Meal (MDM) distribution with strict adherence to food safety, hygiene standards, and quality control; adapt recipes based on patient needs and seasonal variations.
• Plan and execute diet strategies using 24-hour or 7-day dietary recalls, with follow-up and preventive nutrition support for OPD patients.
• Maintain a centralized digital repository of nutritional data, recipes, and intervention records for reporting, audits, and research purposes.
• Deliver structured nutrition education sessions for patients and caregivers three times per week and lead monthly workshops during parent support group meetings.
• Train new CanKids staff, joiners, and interns on hospital nutrition protocols, safety standards, and clinical procedures.
• Participate in monthly team meetings, prepare performance reports, and initiate supply indents for nutritional supplements.
• Support institutional research and quality improvement efforts by analyzing quarterly nutrition data and contributing to nutrition-focused studies and audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrable experience in clinical nutrition, with preference for pediatric or hospital-based settings.
• In-depth knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), dietary assessment methods, and nutrition intervention planning.
• Competency in data documentation, record management, and basic data analysis for reporting and evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal and counseling skills for effective counseling of patients and caregivers.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to manage diverse responsibilities across multiple care environments.
• Flexibility to take on additional duties as assigned by the Reporting Manager.
• Work Experience: 0-1 year

Location

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Type

Job Type: Full time