Senior / Dietitian*

Ng Teng Fong General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Polyclinics is seeking a senior dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, while promoting healthy eating and nutritional well‑being. The role includes mentoring junior Dietitians, supervising students on clinical placements, and participating in teaching of healthcare professionals.

The senior dietitian is also expected to contribute to quality improvement and/or research activities and engage in community education

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualifications in dietetics desired for senior level.
• Prior relevant clinical experience is preferred, especially in supervisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to inpatients and outpatients across clinical disciplines.
• Lead and mentor junior Dietitians, and supervise students on clinical placements.
• Contribute to teaching of healthcare professionals and participate in quality improvement and/or research activities.
• Engage in community and public education initiatives to promote healthy eating and nutritional well‑being.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics

Job description

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This position requires the dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients from various clinical disciplines at both inpatient and outpatient settings. The senior dietitian will also need to participate in community and public education/ activities to promote healthy eating and nutritional well-being. As part of continuous improvement, the senior dietitian is expected to contribute in quality improvement and/ or research activities.

As a senior dietitian, you will guide and mentor junior Dietitian, train and teach students on clinical placements, and participate in teaching of healthcare professionals.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics/ Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics/ Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics
• Candidates with prior relevant experience preferred
• For the Senior position, a minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience in clinical setting with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity preferred