Dietitian

SINGHEALTH POLYCLINICS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SINGHEALTH POLYCLINICS is seeking a Dietitian to provide holistic, evidence-based nutrition care to patients in Singapore. This role focuses on chronic disease management and involves both face-to-face and virtual care delivery.

Responsibilities include conducting nutritional assessments, developing individualised care plans, and participating in health promotion initiatives. A degree in Nutrition and Dietetics is required, and fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

The candidate should possess strong communication and analytical skills, and a registration with the SNDA is an advantage.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant clinical experience in healthcare settings preferred; fresh graduates welcome.
• Registered dietitian with the Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association (SNDA) preferred.
• Resourceful and able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Deliver clinical nutrition services to support disease management and prevention.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation according to standards.
• Motivate patients for treatment adherence and lifestyle changes.
• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support public education and health promotion programmes.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for patient-centred care.

Skills

Nutritional assessments

Patient education

Clinical documentation

Motivational skills

Collaborative teamwork

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Language proficiency

Education

Recognised Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

The Dietitian will provide holistic, evidence-based nutrition care to patients and caregivers in the primary care setting.

Services will be delivered face-to-face in clinic settings and/or via approved virtual care platforms with focus on chronic disease management. The role includes supporting and participating in health promotion initiatives alignedwith national strategies such as EatWise and Healthier SG, contributing to continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessmentsand develop individualised, evidence-based nutrition care plans and patient education materials.
• Deliver high-quality clinical nutrition services to support disease management, prevention, and health maintenance in primary care.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive clinical documentation in accordance with professional and organisational standards.
• Motivate and support patients in treatment adherence and sustainable lifestyle changes to optimise health outcomes.
• Contribute to the advancement of nutrition and dietetics practice through participation in clinical research, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support public education, health promotion programmes, and interprofessional training, including initiatives aligned with EatWise and HealthySG.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary healthcareteams to deliver support coordinated, patient-centred care and contribute to organisational objectives in clinical service delivery, patient education, and community outreach.

Job Requirement

• Recognised Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent
• Preferably 1-2 years of relevant clinical experience in healthcare settings with Dietetic services; fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• Preferably a registered dietitian with the Singapore Nutrition & Dietetics Association (SNDA) or any recognised Dietitians Association
• Resourceful and able to work independently and collaboratively across different polyclinics
• Demonstrated analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficient in written/spoken English; proficiency in local languages and/or dialects is an added advantage