Temporary Dietitian

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

Temporary Dietitian – (REF. NO. NTE2609008)

Description

Rank: Dietitian

Department of Dietetics, New Territories East Cluster

++Pay:++

HK$37,585 (HGPS Point 16) per month

++Key Responsibilities:++

1. Assess and counsel patients with dietary or nutritional problems.

2. Plan, implement and follow-up dietetic therapies as well as evaluate outcome.

3. Monitor the standard for quality, sanitation, safety and security in food services for inpatients.

4. Provide consultative dietetic services to the health care team.

5. Participate in nutrition or dietetic-related projects and research.

6. Give lectures on nutrition or dietetic-related topics to other health care professionals, patient groups and the community.

7. Provide training to students from academic institutions.

++Entry Requirements:++

A Master’s degree or a post-graduate diploma in a recognised dietetic programme conducted in a local university, or equivalent.

(Note: For serving staff, please refer to the List of Equivalent Qualifications for Appointment to the Dietitian Job Sub-family: http://hr.home/Doc/GA/EQ-DIET2.pdf)

++Preferred Attributes / Exposure:++

1. Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.

2. Work experience and interest in the local community.

3. Communication skill.

4. Empathy.

5. Commitment to patient care.

6. Leadership.

7. Interpersonal skills.

Remarks

1. Appointment will be on temporary full-time terms till 31 March 2027.

2. Preference will be given to candidates who are members of the Register of Dietitians accredited by the Department of Health.

Location

New Territories East Cluster

Job

Allied Health

Job Type

Full Time

Post Date

21/9/2026