Dietetic Technician

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a highly-motivated Dietetic Technician to support nutrition services for women and children. The ideal candidate will coordinate patient appointments, assist dietitians in nutritional care activities, and conduct group education sessions. Candidates must possess a diploma in Nutrition or Food Science and excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to quality improvement projects and research within a compassionate healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nutrition, Food Science or equivalent is required.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills are essential.
• Proficiency in writing and speaking English and one other language is needed.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and nutrient analysis software is necessary.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis packages is an advantage.
• Positive work attitude and good team player are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patients' appointments and assist dietitians in providing nutritional care.
• Conduct group nutrition education sessions, cooking demonstrations, and workshops.
• Maintain the department's resources for patient education and assist in catering matters.
• Support quality improvement projects, audits, and/or research studies.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Nutrition, Food Science or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Nutrient analysis software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly-motivated Dietetic Technician, who is passionate in delivering quality and compassionate care to women and children, to join our team. The Dietetic Technician will support the department in the provision of nutrition and dietetics services by coordinating patients' appointments, assisting dietitians to perform nutritional care, conducting group nutrition education sessions, cooking demonstrations and workshops together with dietitians, maintaining the department's resources for patient education and assisting in catering matters. The Dietetic Technician will also be involved to assist in areas such as quality improvement projects, audits and/or research studies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patients' appointments and assist dietitians in providing nutritional care.
• Assist dietitians to perform nutritional care and accompany group nutrition education sessions, cooking demonstrations and workshops led by dietitians.
• Maintain the department's resources for patient education and assist in catering matters.
• Support quality improvement projects, audits and/or research studies.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nutrition, Food Science or equivalent
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Proficient in writing and speaking English and one other language
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and nutrient analysis software
• Familiar with statistical analysis packages is an advantage
• Positive work attitude and good team player