Dietitian

St Luke's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Dietitian to join their dynamic team in Singapore. This role involves assessing patient nutritional needs and providing evidence-based medical nutrition therapy across various clinical specialties. You'll mentor junior dietitians and collaborate with healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality patient care. If you are a motivated team player with strong communication skills and a passion for nutrition, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition with recognized qualifications.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience; 4 years for senior role.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and provide medical nutrition therapy.
• Supervise junior dietitians and guide foodservice staff.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition Assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Dietetics

Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics

Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

This position requires the Dietitian to have the clinical skills to assess the nutritional needs of the patients, provide evidence based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and education to the patient / care-givers, from different clinical specialties, at both the in-patient and out-patient settings.

The Dietitian will be responsible to provide guidance to foodservice staff on suitable therapeutic diets, participate in research studies within the department or in collaboration with the medical team and reviewing of clinical care plans for the different clinical specialties.

As the Senior Dietitian, you will supervise / mentor junior dietitians and participate in teachings of healthcare professionals as part of continuous learning.

Requirements:

- Degree in Dietetics OR Degree in Nutrition with Post-Graduate Diploma in Dietetics OR Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics recognized by the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetics Association (SNDA).

- Full Dietitian Member with SNDA OR any recognized Dietetics Association membership.

- At least 2 years of clinical work experience in hospital settings. For Senior position, a minimum of 4 years of clinical work experience in hospital settings with at least 2 years in supervisory capacity.

- Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills

- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision