Dietetic Technician (1 Year Contract)

THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Singapore is seeking a skilled Dietetic Technician to assist in providing dietetic services and nutritional programs. The role involves supporting dietitians, conducting recipe analysis, and developing educational materials for promoting healthy eating. Ideal candidates should have a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics.

Qualifications

• Assist in providing medical nutrition therapy to patients.
• Support dietitians in nutrition projects/programs including data collection and analysis.
• Conduct recipe analysis and modification.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient information for nutritional screening.
• Communicate basic food and nutrition information effectively.
• Develop nutrition educational materials for patients.

Education

Diploma or Bachelor in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is dedicated to promoting kidney health and providing quality, highly subsidised dialysis treatment and holistic care to patients. NKF strives to be an advocate and integrator for the community, by the community. While supporting kidney failure patients with quality dialysis treatment and integrated care, NKF’s greater mission lies in preventing or delaying kidney failure through kidney health education, with deeper integration into the community and strategic collaborative partnerships.

As NKF moves towards its Future Forward 2030 vision, the Foundation remains committed to pioneering advancements in kidney health and patient care. Key goals include tackling the growing prevalence of kidney failure, enhancing patient support and care, and leveraging innovative technologies to improve quality and efficacy of treatment, enabling patients to thrive on dialysis. With a steadfast focus on these initiatives, NKF aims to be at the forefront of kidney health in Singapore.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Dietetic Technician (1 Year Contract) to join the Allied Health team. You will assist in the provision of dietetics services and nutritional program, under the supervision of dietitians. Your responsibilities are as follows:

• Assist dietitian in the provision of medical nutrition therapy to patients, including gathering patient information for nutritional screening/ assessment and communicating accurate basic food and nutrition information.
• Provide direct support to dietitians in nutrition project/ programs including data collection, data analysis, and researching food/ nutrition related information.
• Conduct recipe analysis, modification and trial.
• Develop and prepare nutrition educational materials for patients and public that are culturally and age appropriate and designed for the literacy of the audience.
• Active participation in nutrition related community activities to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics is preferred