Senior Dietitian

Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (Eastern General Hospital); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated senior dietitian to join their dynamic team at the Eastern General Hospital. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Dietetics with a minimum of 4 years’ experience preferably in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include providing medical nutrition therapy, mentoring junior dietitians, and engaging in educational activities. Strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience preferably in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for patients requiring specific interventions.
• Supervise and mentor junior dietitians for professional development.
• Educate students and participate in teaching healthcare professionals.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Recognised degree or post-graduate qualification in Dietetics

Job description

The upcoming Eastern General Hospital (EGH) seeks to provide excellent healthcare and promote healing that is centred around each person. When operational, EGH will provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient clinical specialties and healthcare services covering emergency, acute and secondary care. EGH’s vision is to be a great hospital for the community and a great workplace for staff, and it seeks to do so by harnessing innovative technologies in patient care, journeying closely with patients and the community to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, and being an employer of choice that empowers staff in their careers.

We are seeking for a highly motivated dietitian to join our dynamic team at Eastern General Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a passion for clinical nutrition, strong leadership abilities and a commitment in delivering quality patient care.

Responsibilities

As a senior dietitian, you will

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for patients who require specific nutrition intervention to support their medical treatments.
• Supervise and mentor junior dietitians fostering their professional development.
• Educate students during their placements and participate in the teaching of healthcare professionals and the public.
• Engage in nutrition-related multidisciplinary projects and research within the hospital or with community partners

Requirements

• Recognised degree or post-graduate qualification in Dietetics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience is required preferably in clinical setting
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19