Dietitian

Major Duties and Responsibilities

I. Clinical Dietetics

1.1 educate clients with evidence-based nutritional principles and applied dietetics
1.2 maintain and/or improve the nutritional status of in-patients
1.3 assist to evaluate hospital food supply and to suggest healthier food options
1.4 communicate effectiveIy patient's nutritional care information for seamless service during hospitalization and after discharge

2. Administration
2.1 responsible to provide clinical function of the department to inpatients and outpatients
2.2 design clinical pathways and procedures for monitoring nutritional issues
2.3 coordinate the planning and organization of resources to achieve effective nutritional care policy in allocated wards and dietetics specialties
2.4 assist Head of Department in the coordination and evaluation of nutrition - related outreach programmes
2.5 assist Head of Department in supervising and monitoring the performance of dietitians, dietetic interns and polytechnic student
2.6 design and enhance established protocols and standards to achieve departmentalgoa!s
2.7 participate in quality service-related activities (system procedures) pertaining to hospital and department - ISO 9002, ISO 14000, Six-Sigma Processes, People Developer Standards, Balanced Score Card,

3. Foodservice
3.1 assist Foodservice Manager to train foodservice staff in nutrition-related Issues
3.2 Iiaise with Foodservice colleagues on therapeutic diet requirements and meal delivery
3.3 coordinate the evaluation of new dietetic products for clinical use and foodservice use enteral formula, supplementary foods, thickening agents, neutraceuticals

4. Financial Management
4.1 assist in monitoring the use and cost of prescribed dietetic products - enteralformu!a, supplementary foods, thickening agents, neutraceuticals
4.2 contain costs/ expenditure within departmental budget

5. Personal Management
5.1 observe the YH's Basics and values
5.2 observe patient confidentiality appropriate Iy
5.3 support actively the local dietetics professional body (Singapore Nutrition & Dietetic Association)
5.4 support actively at least one non-profitable organization as a volunteer dietitian
5.5 communicate effectiveIy (focused, flexible, dynamic, sensitive) with hospital colleagues and nori-KTPH dietitians/ nutritionist
5.6 uphold dietetic professionalism by maintaining optimum physical health
5.7 foster continuous improvements as our way of life by encouraging staff efforts at improving processes to achieve clinical quality and operational excellence

6. Education & Research
6.1 interpret, evaluate and utilize current research related to nutritional care in dietetic specialties
6.2 contribute and review regularly nutrition-related and health promoting materials available for internal and public access in-house and external education materials

• layman publications
• newspapers
• intranet and internet

6.3 participate in the training programmes allied to nutrition and clinical dietetics both inter- and intra-department
6.4 initiate, coordinate and participate in nutrition-worthy projects within department orwith other healthcare teams where appropriate

Miscellaneous

• Participate in training programmes as may be required
• Participate in non-dietetic activities supported by the hospital as may be required - commemorative
• functions, gardening, staff health screening, book review
• Support good working relationship and team spirit with colleagues
• Cover the duties of department colleagues as may be required
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department

JOB REQUIREMENTS

(A) EDUCATION TRAININGAND EXPERIENCE

• Degree holder of nutrition and dietetics from PSG recognized university.
• Preferably with minimum six years relevant working experience in clinical dietetics
• Dietetic internship must be a minimum of six months and able to qualify for practicing license or dietitian registration with the national dietitian association of the country.
• Competent in Ms Office and Social Media.
• Proven ability to work efficiently and independently.

ABNORMAL PHYSICALWORKING CONDITION

• Education initiatives may be conducted at designated workplaces, nursing homes
  and community setting allarge.
• Nutrition talks may be conducted outside hospital premises and outside working
  hours,