Dietician

CanKids KidsCan; Oulgaret; On-site; INR 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

CanKids KidsCan is seeking a Dietitian to provide nutritional care for pediatric oncology patients in Puducherry. You will develop personalized diet plans, counsel families, and coordinate nutrition education as part of the Treatment Support Program (TSP).

The role involves inpatient, outpatient, and ICU nutrition interventions, documentation, and collaboration with the care team. A postgraduate degree in Dietetics/Nutrition and 2–3 years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate in Dietetics, Nutrition or relevant field.
• 2–3 years in clinical or pediatric dietetics, preferably in hospital or NGO settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of nutrition science and diet planning.
• Patience, empathy and cultural sensitivity in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalized diet plans for pediatric oncology patients.
• Coordinate nutrition education sessions for patients and caregivers.
• Maintain nutrition records, charts and documentation.
• Support in inpatient, outpatient, ICU nutrition management.
• Assist in procurement and distribution of nutrition supplements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy & patient care

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Postgraduate in Dietetics, Nutrition

Job description

Job Description

• Job Title: Dietitian
• Job Department: Treatment Support Program(TSP)
• Job Location: Puducherry
• EmploymentType: Regular
• Reporting to: General ManagerTSP/Regional Head
• Travel Requirement: 50% (Thecandidate must be open to travel)

Organization Overview

Founded in 2004, by Poonam Bagai, herself a cancer survivor, CanKidsKidsCan is a national NGO working in India to address the needs of childrenwith cancer and their families. CanKids is dedicated to driving Change forChildhood Cancer in India with an ambitious goal to achieve Universal healthcoverage through 100% Access2Care & 100% Financial Protection by 2030aligned to the WHO GICC (Global Initiative on Childhood Cancer) and SustainableDevelopment Goals, thereby securing the Rights to health, education, childhood,pain-free and palliative care and the Right to be heard for all children withcancer (0-19 years) in India.

CanKids is the only organization in India working at all levels -grassroots, district, state, and national- and partnering and supportinghospitals, health authorities and professionals for the last 20 years to improve the quality/standard of treatment, care, and other holistic supportservices. Through its 141 CanKids Hospital Support Unit (CHSU) projects,CanKids ensures access to the best possible care for children with cancer andtheir families.

We are a team of hard-working, fun-loving folks driven for impact andexcellence in everything we do.

Please visit the official CanKids Website for further details. https://www.cankidsindia.org/

Department Overview

The Treatment Support Program (TSP) provides comprehensive dietary andnutritional care to pediatric oncology patients. Dietitians and nutritionistswork as part of the holistic care team, creating individualized nutrition plansbased on patients’ medical needs, promoting good dietary health, and raisingawareness about the role of food in health and recovery.

Role Overview

The Dietitian is responsible for developing personalized diet plans forpediatric oncology patients, promoting healthy eating habits, providingcounseling and nutritional assessments, and implementing nutrition-basedinterventions for inpatients, outpatients, and critical care patients. TheDietitian also coordinates education and awareness sessions, contributes tofood distribution, maintains nutrition records, and collaborates in trainingand research activities.

Key Responsibilities

A. Nutrition and Dietary Support

• Conduct nutritional assessments anddesign tailored meal plans.
  
• Administer the Dry NutritionalSupplement Program and ensure proper documentation.
  
• Maintain a repository of nutritionaldata and recipes.
  

B. Hygiene and Health Support

• Design and display hygiene posters inhospital wards.
  
• Plan and implement Health and HygieneKit programs.
  
• Coordinate with hospital doctors todevelop health education materials.
  
• Support hematological needs includingblood donation camp coordination.
  

C. Inpatient (IPD) Care

• Perform baseline nutrition assessmentsfor admitted children.
  
• Conduct daily rounds and providepersonalized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
  
• Calculate dietary requirements (24-hourrecall) and prepare nutrition charts.
  
• Counsel patients and caregivers onnutrition and its role in treatment and recovery.
  

D. Outpatient (OPD) Care

• Perform nutrition assessments for OPDpatients.
  
• Plan diet strategies using 24-hour or7-day recalls.
  
• Ensure regular follow-ups and providepreventive nutrition care.
  
• Distribute nutritional supplements andmaintain related documentation.
  

E. ICU Care

• Conduct daily ICU rounds to assess andmanage critical nutrition needs.
  
• Coordinate with ICU teams for managingpatient MNT.
  

F. Food/Supplement Management

• Oversee Mid-Day Meal (MDM) distributionand ensure quality, quantity, and hygiene.
  
• Coordinate with vendors for fooddelivery and packaging.
  
• Modify recipes based on patient needsand seasonality.
  
• Identify eligible patients for specialsupplements and manage procurement and distribution with donorcoordination.
  

G. Education and Training

• Conduct group education sessions forpatients and caregivers thrice weekly.
  
• Organize monthly educational talksduring parent support group meetings.
  
• Train new CanKids staff, joiners, andinterns on hospital nutrition processes.
  

H. Team Collaboration and Administration

• Participate in monthly CanKids meetingsand prepare reports.
  
• Raise indents and coordinate with stafffor supplement distribution.
  

I. Research and Audits

• Maintain records ofbaseline nutrition status and interventions.
  
• Analyze and presentquarterly nutrition data.
  
• Participate inrelevant nutrition-based research and intervention studies.
  

Other Extended Duties

• Perform additional tasks as assigned bythe Reporting Manager.
  

Requirements

RequiredQualifications and Skills

Education: PostGraduation in Dietetics, Nutrition, or relevant field

Experience: 2–3 years in clinical or pediatric dietetics, preferably in hospital or NGO settings

Skills& Competencies

• Sound knowledge of nutrition science and diet planning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and motivational abilities
• Ability to explain complex dietary information simply
• Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity in patient care
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple responsibilities
• Experience working in care-based and multidisciplinary environments

Key Deliverables

• Individualizedand effective nutrition plans for patients
• Properimplementation of PPSN – Promote, Protect, and Support Nutrition Program
• Regularnutritional workshops, sensitization, and education sessions
• Organizedrecord keeping of assessments, interventions, and supplements
• Effective fooddistribution systems in hospitals and care centers
• Accurate andtimely reporting of nutritional outcomes and impacts
• Activeinvolvement in research and team capacity building

*CanKids KidsCan is an equal opportunityemployer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace whereall individuals are welcomed and respected. We encourage applications fromcandidates of all gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities,ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds to apply.