Trainee Dietitian, Nutrition and Food Services Hospital
3 weeks ago
Aga Khan University Hospital
LocationIntroductionThe Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.
The Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) provides a range of products and services to students, faculty, staff as well as patients and their attendants. It comprises of a team of experienced clinical nutritionists, dietitians, and foodservice professionals. The services are provided through six sections; clinical nutrition, patient meal services, cafeteria & catering services, food production, food safety management and cost control and approximately 13,000-15,000 meals are served in a day.
As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.
ResponsibilitiesThis is a one-year traineeship programme, during which you will be trained on different activities of the department. You will be expected, under supervision to:
- assess nutritional needs of the therapeutic patients
- compile dietetic information and update patients' nutrition plan
- counsel patients on nutrition in both outpatient and inpatient settings
- organize and report records and statistics of meals served and nutritional counseling provided
- examine diet orders and cross-check them with meal slips and daily menus
- rectify any deficiency in meal service and inspect the tray line operations
- take-up a variety of clinical and non-clinical assignments in connection with clinical nutrition care.
You should have:
- at least a Bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition or Home Economics with majors in Nutrition & Food Management
- good interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills
- good command in the use of computer applications, particularly MS Office
- willingness to work independently as well as in teams and handle work pressure.
You should send your detailed CV by email to human.resources@aku.edu and mention the position "10027431" in the subject line.
Applications should be submitted latest by January 21, 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr-
Nutrition and Food Services Professional
3 days ago
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan beBee Careers Full timeTrainee Dietitian PositionThe Nutrition and Food Services Department is seeking a Trainee Dietitian to join its team.About the RoleThis is a one-year traineeship programme that offers hands-on experience in various activities of the department.Assessing nutritional needs of therapeutic patientsCompiling dietetic information and updating patients' nutrition...
-
Clinical Dietitian
2 weeks ago
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Indus Hospital Full timeBSc/MSc (Food & Nutrition) & Registered Dietitian will be preferableLast Date5/12/2025 12:00:00 AMJob DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:Responsible for providing comprehensive clinical nutrition care services, including inpatient visitation, patient nutritional assessment, developing individualized nutrition plans, and instructing & educating patients & their families...
-
Clinical Nutrition Trainee Specialist
3 days ago
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan beBee Careers Full timeNutrition and Food Services TraineeThis is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Trainee Dietitian.Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will:Assist in assessing patient nutritional needsHelp develop and implement nutrition plansProvide support and education to patientsContribute to the development of nutritional programsRequirementsTo succeed...
-
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Aga Khan University Full timeThe Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Karachi is a Joint Commission International accredited tertiary care hospital. It is a philanthropic, not-for-profit, private institution committed to providing exemplary high quality health care.The Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) of AKUH offers a range of products and services to students, faculty,...
-
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Aga Khan University Full timehe Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It...
-
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Aga Khan University Full timeCoordinator (Food Services), Nutrition & Food Services DepartmentEntityAga Khan University HospitalLocationIntroductionThe Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care...
-
Food Service Worker/Helper Hospital
3 weeks ago
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Aga Khan University Full timeThe Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It...
-
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Aga Khan University Full timeThe Nutrition and Food Services Department (NFSD) provides a range of products and services to students, faculty, staff as well as patients and their attendants. It comprises of a team of experienced clinical nutritionists, dietitians, and foodservice professionals. The services are provided through six sections; clinical nutrition, patient meal services,...
-
Assistant Manager
3 days ago
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan beBee Careers Full timeJob Summary:The role of an Assistant Manager in our Nutrition and Food Services Department involves ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services to customers. This includes managing a team of experienced clinical nutritionists, dietitians, and foodservice professionals who work together to provide services through various sections.
-
Dietary Trainee
3 days ago
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan beBee Careers Full timeTrainee Dietitian Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the role of Trainee Dietitian.Key ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will:Work closely with patients to understand their nutritional needsDevelop and implement effective nutrition plansProvide ongoing support and education to patientsCollaborate with healthcare...
