Executive, Dietitian

The National Cancer Society Of Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Cancer Society Of Malaysia invites a qualified dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. You will develop individualized nutrition plans, maintain case records in AntEMR, and deliver training sessions both in-person and virtually.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, you will support treatment tolerance, recovery, and quality of life, while communicating effectively in English and Bahasa

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics or Clinical Nutrition.
• Membership with MAHPC(DTN).
• Strong teamwork and ability to work independently.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia (oral and written).
• Mandarin or Tamil proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical nutritional therapy (MNT) for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers through in-person, virtual, and/or home visit consultations.
• Formulate individualized nutrition plans and provide case management.
• Maintain proper case records and progress records in AntEMR.
• Design and conduct training, workshops and community-based programmes for cancer patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary psychosocial team of healthcare professionals.

Skills

MNT knowledge

Multilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Dietetics/Clinical Nutrition

Job description

As a dietitian, your primary role is to provide nutritional support and related services to cancer patients and their families. You help them navigate the clinical nutritional assessment, intervention, counselling and education for cancer patients and survivors to optimise their nutritional status, improve treatment tolerance, support towards recovery, and enhance quality of life.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Provide comprehensive medical nutritional therapy (MNT) for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers through in-person, virtual, and/or home visit consultations.

Formulate individualised nutrition plans and provide case management.

Maintain proper case records and progress records in NCSM’s database system (i.e., AntEMR).

Design and conduct training, workshops and community-based programmes for cancer patients, caregivers, and community organisations via in-person and/or virtual sessions.

Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary psychosocial team of healthcare professionals comprising mental health practitioners, dietitians, and social workers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Dietetics / Clinical Nutrition

Membership with MAHPC(DTN)

Good team player as well as the ability to work independently

Proficient oral and written communication skills in both English and Bahasa Malaysia

Proficiency in Mandarin and/or Tamil will be an added advantage

The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1966 providing education, care and support services for people affected by cancer. It is the first cancer-related not-for-profit organization in Malaysia that provides an extensive range of cancer services and support to the public.

MISSION STATEMENT

NCSM’s mission is “To ensure that no Malaysian fears cancer by creating an understanding of cancer that leads to prevention and early detection, and by providing the best possible care and support for those affected by cancer. “

MOTTO AND OBJECTIVES

In line with its motto, “Giving Hope. Celebrating Life.” NCSM aims to:

• Educate – To minimise cancer in Malaysia by raising public awareness on the prevention, screening and early detection of cancer through education
• Care – To increase access to cancer services in Malaysia by providing affordable as well as advanced screening and diagnostic facilities
• Support – To empower individuals and those affected with cancer to maintain the highest possible quality of life

The National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1966 providing education, care and support services for people affected by cancer. It is the first cancer-related not-for-profit organization in Malaysia that provides an extensive range of cancer services and support to the public.

MISSION STATEMENT

NCSM’s mission is “To ensure that no Malaysian fears cancer by creating an understanding of cancer that leads to prevention and early detection, and by providing the best possible care and support for those affected by cancer. “

MOTTO AND OBJECTIVES

In line with its motto, “Giving Hope. Celebrating Life.” NCSM aims to:

• Educate – To minimise cancer in Malaysia by raising public awareness on the prevention, screening and early detection of cancer through education
• Care – To increase access to cancer services in Malaysia by providing affordable as well as advanced screening and diagnostic facilities
• Support – To empower individuals and those affected with cancer to maintain the highest possible quality of life