Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is to be the premier, tertiary, teaching and referral health care facility in sub-Saharan Africa. â≹For over fifty years, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH) has been taking care of families in East Africa. As a private, not-for-profit hospital, we strive to provide access to quality healthcare to all who need it. At AKUH, patients are our first priority. Our team of medical professionals, faculty and staff are here to provide you and your loved ones with the highest standards of healthcare. We are committed to working together to ensure that you and your family receive outstanding medical services, first-rate facilities and compassionate care. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi has set the standard for comprehensive healthcare and modern medical education in East Africa. Our dedicated staff, advanced facilities and state-of-the-art technologies have earned the hospital great reputation as a leading medical institution and teaching hospital in the region, and beyond. Patients benefit from our unique team-based approach to carâ≹e, which enables you to benefit from the diverse expertise of our entire team of medical professionals. As the teaching hospital for Aga Khan UniversityâÂÂs Medical College and School of Nursing and Midwifery, we practice an evidence-based approach to medicine, driven by the cutting-edge research conducted by our experienced faculty members. Our approach to care is guided by our core principles of Quality, Access, Impact and Relevance.â≹Responsibilities: Assess status of patients before providing nutritional care plan Ensure safety and quality standards of therapeutic diets are observed Act as the direct link between the catering staff and the dietetics team in the delivery of dietary services to patients Educate catering staff in dietary modifications as required Sensitize the patient on menu selection according to the education provided while in hospital Participate and contribute in Continuing Medical Education and other educational activities Collect data on departmental quality indicators to populate the quality variance report (QVR) Take part in departmental quality improvement and patient safety program Requirements: Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics Registered with Kenya Nutritionists and Dietitians Institute Valid practicing Licence Disciplined and honest, time conscious, willingness to learn Should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Dietetics Technologist, Dietetics At Aga Khan University Hospital
Consulting
full time
Nairobi
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