Locum Functional Health Practitioner / Nutritionist

IKIGAI MEDICAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A wellness clinic in Singapore is looking for a Locum Functional Health Practitioner/Nutritionist to join their team. The role involves supporting clients with lifestyle and nutrition coaching, conducting consultations on functional health, and collaborating with medical professionals. Candidates are expected to have relevant certifications and experience in wellness settings. Offers include flexible scheduling and opportunities for long-term collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible locum scheduling

Premium clientele

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Certification or training in Functional Medicine or related fields.
• Relevant experience in wellness clinics or healthcare settings.
• Understanding of metabolic health and lifestyle optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional health and lifestyle consultations.
• Collaborate with medical doctors on lab reports.
• Develop personalised nutrition and lifestyle guidance.
• Provide coaching for better adherence to health plans.
• Contribute to educational content and wellness workshops.

Skills

Functional Medicine knowledge

Strong communication skills

Coaching ability

Understanding of gut health

Patient engagement

Education

Certification in Functional Medicine

Job description

Locum Functional Health Practitioner / Nutritionist

Ikigai Medical & Wellness Clinic – Somerset, Singapore

Engagement Type: Locum / Part-Time (with potential long-term collaboration)

About Ikigai Wellness Clinic

Ikigai is an integrated wellness clinic focused on longevity, functional health, and holistic aesthetics. We combine evidence-based medicine with nutrition, lifestyle optimisation, and personalised wellness programmes to support our clients’ skin, body, and mind health.

We are expanding our functional health offerings and are seeking an experienced Functional Health Practitioner / Nutritionist to join our multidisciplinary team on a locum basis.

Role Overview

The Functional Health Practitioner will support clients with lifestyle, nutrition, and wellness coaching based on functional health principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct functional health and lifestyle consultations (e.g., gut health, metabolic health, stress, sleep, weight management, longevity optimisation)
• Review and explain lab reports in collaboration with medical doctors (e.g., microbiome, metabolic, nutritional panels)
• Develop personalised lifestyle, nutrition, and supplement guidance (non-prescriptive)
• Provide coaching and follow-up support to improve adherence and outcomes
• Collaborate with doctors, therapists, and wellness practitioners in a multidisciplinary care model
• Contribute to patient education content, workshops, and wellness programmes

Requirements

• Certification or training in Functional Medicine, Integrative Health, Health Coaching, Nutrition Coaching, or Lifestyle Medicine (e.g., IFM, A4M, IIN, Precision Nutrition, or equivalent)
• Relevant experience in wellness clinics, coaching, or healthcare settings
• Strong understanding of gut health, metabolic health, lifestyle optimisation, and supplementation
• Excellent communication, coaching, and patient engagement skills
• Comfortable working under a medical-led clinical governance framework

What We Offer

• Flexible locum scheduling
• Premium clientele and curated longevity programmes
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with doctors and allied health professionals
• Opportunity for long-term partnership or revenue-share model for suitable candidates
• Exposure to advanced longevity diagnostics and integrative health protocols