Dietitian (Temporary, Full-Time) – Patient Care & Education

at Hospital Authority; Closter (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital Authority seeks a Temporary Dietitian in the Department of Dietetics, New Territories East Cluster. The role involves counseling patients, planning therapies, and contributing to nutrition projects within a hospital setting.

Requirements include a Master's degree or postgraduate diploma in dietetics, with English and Chinese fluency preferred. Appointment is temporary full-time till 31 March 2027, with opportunities to engage in teaching and community lectures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or postgraduate diploma in a recognised dietetic programme.
• Registration preferred by Department of Health dietitian list.
• Fluency in English; Cantonese or Chinese language skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assess and counsel patients with dietary problems.
• Plan and monitor dietetic therapies and evaluate outcomes.
• Oversee quality, sanitation, safety in inpatient food services.
• Provide consultative dietetic services to the health care team.
• Participate in nutrition projects and research.
• Deliver lectures on nutrition to professionals and the community.
• Train students from academic institutions.

Skills

Dietetics

Nutrition counseling

Interpersonal skills

English & Chinese fluency

Education

Master’s degree in dietetics or postgraduate diploma

Job description

Hospital Authority seeks a Temporary Dietitian in the Department of Dietetics, New Territories East Cluster. The role involves counseling patients, planning therapies, and contributing to nutrition projects within a hospital setting.

Requirements include a Master's degree or postgraduate diploma in dietetics, with English and Chinese fluency preferred. Appointment is temporary full-time till 31 March 2027, with opportunities to engage in teaching and community lectures.