Head Dietitian

TOKAGAWA GLOBAL CORPORATION; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TOKAGAWA GLOBAL CORPORATION is seeking a qualified Head of Nutrition and Dietetics to lead a hospital’s Dietetics Department in Manila. The role focuses on supervising staff, planning therapeutic diets, and coordinating with physicians to meet patient nutrition needs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Nutrition and Dietetics, an active RND license, and 3–5 years’ hospital leadership experience, with strong clinical nutrition expertise and DOH compliance knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent relevant degree.
• Must be a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND) with a valid Philippine license.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant hospital experience, preferably with supervisory or managerial experience.
• Strong background in clinical nutrition, therapeutic diet planning, and hospital food service management.
• Experience handling and supervising a hospital Dietary or Nutrition and Dietetics Department is highly preferred.
• Knowledgeable in hospital nutrition protocols, food safety, sanitation, and healthcare standards.
• Familiarity with DOH requirements and hospital accreditation standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team and work effectively in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise the hospital's Nutrition and Dietetics Department.
• Oversee planning, preparation, and distribution of patient meals based on prescribed therapeutic diets.
• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans for patients.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding patients' nutritional requirements.
• Ensure proper implementation of therapeutic diets for patients with various medical conditions.
• Supervise dietitians, nutritionists, dietary aides, and food service personnel.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, meal preparation, and food safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, DOH regulations, and applicable food safety and sanitation standards.
• Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement programs.
• Monitor departmental operations, staffing, inventory, and budget.
• Conduct staff training, performance evaluations, and professional development activities.
• Handle patient and staff concerns related to nutritional services and food quality.
• Ensure accurate documentation and maintenance of dietary records and reports.
• Participate in hospital accreditation activities, audits, and quality assurance programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND) license

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise the hospital's Nutrition and Dietetics Department.

• Oversee the planning, preparation, and distribution of patient meals based on prescribed therapeutic diets.

• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans for patients.

• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding patients' nutritional requirements.

• Ensure proper implementation of therapeutic diets for patients with various medical conditions.

• Supervise dietitians, nutritionists, dietary aides, and food service personnel.

• Monitor food quality, portion control, meal preparation, and food safety standards.

• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, DOH regulations, and applicable food safety and sanitation standards.

• Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement programs.

• Monitor departmental operations, staffing requirements, inventory, and budget.

• Conduct staff training, performance evaluations, and professional development activities.

• Handle patient and staff concerns related to nutritional services and food quality.

• Ensure accurate documentation and maintenance of dietary records and reports.

• Participate in hospital accreditation activities, audits, and quality assurance programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent relevant degree.

• Must be a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND) with a valid Philippine license.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant hospital experience, preferably with supervisory or managerial experience.

• Strong background in clinical nutrition, therapeutic diet planning, and hospital food service management.

• Experience handling and supervising a hospital Dietary or Nutrition and Dietetics Department is highly preferred.

• Knowledgeable in hospital nutrition protocols, food safety, sanitation, and healthcare standards.

• Familiarity with DOH requirements and hospital accreditation standards.

• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage a multidisciplinary team and work effectively in a hospital environment.