Clinical Dietitian: Patient-Centered Nutrition & Care

Bandar Dato’ Onn Specialist Hospital; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad invites applications for a Dietitian to deliver patient-centered nutritional care, assess needs, prescribe diets, counsel patients, and monitor progress as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on evidence-based therapy and collaborative care to optimize clinical outcomes.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics (or postgraduate diploma) and MAHPC registration, with 1–3 years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics.
• MAHPC registration is required.
• 1–3 years clinical dietetics experience preferred (fresh graduates may be considered).
• Familiarity with hospital dietetics workflow and clinical documentation.
• Understanding of food safety, quality standards and therapeutic diet principles.

Responsibilities

• Implement dietetic and nutrition care services per policies and guidelines.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide diet counseling and structured education to patients, caregivers, and families.
• Monitor, evaluate and document patient progress; adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered nutrition care.
• Plan, review, and evaluate therapeutic and regular menus for nutritional adequacy.
• Observe and monitor food preparation, portioning and service for therapeutic diets.
• Conduct briefings and updates for Food Services and Nursing staff on diet protocols.
• Collect and analyze clinical statistics to support audits and performance monitoring.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to strengthen service delivery.
• Check outsourced food services for adherence to safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

Nutrition counseling

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education & training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

MAHPC registration

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

KPJ Healthcare Berhad invites applications for a Dietitian to deliver patient-centered nutritional care, assess needs, prescribe diets, counsel patients, and monitor progress as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on evidence-based therapy and collaborative care to optimize clinical outcomes.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics (or postgraduate diploma) and MAHPC registration, with 1–3 years of clinical experience.