POSITION:\u00a0NUTRITIONIST
\nREPORTS TO:\u00a0REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER\/ DIRECTOR
\nLOCATION:\u00a0DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
\nJob Summary:
\nAHN is seeking a highly-motivated individual to fill the position of \u201cRenal Nutritionist\u201d. The Nutritionist will be responsible for counselling patients on dialysis on diet and nutrition as per their needs.
\nTravel between centers will be applicable.
\nJob type\u00a0Full-time\u00a0Job
\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n
Work with both outpatients and inpatients and outreach activities as needed;
\nAdvise\/counsel all patients both adult and children on setting specific nutrition goals;
\nEvaluate patient lifestyle, nutritional and health needs
\nDeveloping a thorough and cost-efficient and practical guidelines and customized diet plan to meet nutrition goals;
\nWork Closely with all medical team and healthcare professionals
\nAttend ward rounds with medical staff;
\nClosely monitor patients progress and adjust diet plan as needed;
\nDocument Patient progress and share with healthcare professionals;
\nProvide patient with educational fact on nutrition to improve their health;
\nWork with families, couples, and individuals to help them make desired dietary changes to their lifestyle;
\nParticipate in any training and research activities as needed;
\nOrganize basic training in renal dietetics for nurses working in dialysis units.<\/p>\n
Additional Duties
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Work in other AHNC Supported centers as assigned and scheduled;
\nPresent facts about diet and nutrition to hospital staff and during any community events and speaking engagements;
\nParticipate in regular of updating of food composition tables and portion size data base;
\nTranslate nutrition science into understandable, practical eating advice;
\nParticipate in the compilation and developing of information, education and communication (IEC)Materials
\nParticipate in the development of Nutrition\/ dietetics training modules of renal diseases and NCDs for health care professionals and nutritionists working in hospitals;
\nAssist in writing up monthly analytical report for dietetics activities;
\nAny other duties assigned to you by your immediate supervisor, Country Director or Employer.<\/p>\n
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\nSupervisory Responsibilities (Direct Reports):<\/p>\n
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\nDesired Competencies:<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Nutrition, Human Nutrition
\nExceptional written and oral communications skills
\nWillingness to learn and research to keep updated on renal nutrition issues
\nProficiency in MS Office applications
\nAttention to detail
\nAbility to work under minimum supervision
\nAble to collect, read and interpret data \u2013 assessing for errors, trends etc<\/p>\n
Passion for AHN\u2019s Mission<\/p>\n
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