• Application Deadline: Mon, 9 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Nutritionist and Dietetics Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 5 years



• Location Delta




• City Warri




• Job Field Medical / Healthcare 
  
  

Job Description

• This role is responsible for translating scientific information about nutrition into practical advice to help patients make health-conscious decisions about food.


• The dietitian will also assess, diagnose and treat diet-related problems and aim to raise awareness of the link between food and health to prevent future problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice as a member of an interdisciplinary team to determine nutritional needs of patients and to plan normal and therapeutic menus.


• Plan, Calculate and transcribe therapeutic diet into food according to prescription.


• Supervision and preparation of special diets


• Feeding of the critically ill, via the preparation of Nasogastric Tube feeds.


• Responsible for the nutritional rehabilitation of the malnourished adults and children in the Hospital.


• Responsible for catering services


• Ensures that food service policies and procedures are available and implemented to guide personnel


• Routine inspection of the kitchen for hygiene and proper use of personal protective equipment


• Participate on Medical Consultants’ ward round


• Educate patients through different media on different issues related to diet.


• Attendance at the Clinical meetings.


• Routine visits and dietary counseling of in-patients, as may be scheduled by the physician.


• Record all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.


• Participate in patient dietary planning.


• Conduct dietary counseling for patients.


• Respond to patients’ inquiries in a professional, courteous and timely manner and provide information on nutritional care and services.

The Person

• Minimum academic qualification of a B.Sc. in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.


• 2 - 5 years relevant work experience on a similar role preferably in the Health sector.


• Licensed member of the Dietetics Council of Nigeria (IDN or DAN) would be an added advantage.


• Excellent customers service skills


• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and people management skills


• Intermediate Knowledge of Microsoft office packages


• Possess high degree of accuracy and attention to details.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills