Dietitian at Obijackson Children's Hospital

Obijackson Children's Hospital is a new hospital located in Okija, Anambra State, built and equipped to world class standards and being developed to be one of the world’s foremost paediatric healthcare institutions. The Hospital aims to be Nigeria’s leading healthcare center dedicated to advancing children’s health through the integration of patient care and research. Though autonomous, it is a subsidiary of the Obijackson Group with several other companies in its kitty and Nestoil Plc as its flagship.

Obijackson Children's Hospital is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Dietitian

Job ID: OCH/0814/07
Location: Okija, Anambra State, Nigeria

Job Description :

• Educate and advise a wide range of patients with diet-related disorders on the practical ways in which they can improve their health by adopting healthier eating habits.
• Calculate patients' nutritional requirements using standard equations based on assessments of blood chemistry, temperature, stress, mobility and other relevant factors.
• Educate persons to understand the physiology and biochemistry of different types of exercise and the role nutrition has in these processes.
• Calculate patients' nutritional requirements using standard equations based on assessments of blood chemistry, temperature, stress, mobility and other relevant factors.
• Deliver group sessions to a variety of audiences, including children and patient groups.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team in hospitals or in a community setting to gain patients' cooperation in following recommended dietary treatments.
• Educate other healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, biochemists, social workers, care workers and community workers) about food and nutrition issues/requirements.
• Advise the catering and pharmacy departments/units about the specific dietary requirements of patients.

Requirement :
Paper Qualification:

• Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition, dietetics, food service systems management, or a related area
• Professional Qualification: Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years post qualification work experience in a hospital setting (preferable).
• Must Have (apart from the above):

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Computer Literacy and knowledge
• Good communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Good Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Power point
• Age bracket: N/A

Application Closing Date:
26th August, 2014

Methods of Application
Interested candidates should send CV with subject tagged "DIETITIAN—OCH/0814/07" to: [email protected]

Applications without the Job ID and Job Title quoted would not be processed.
Applicants are also adviced to apply for one position only, as those who apply for multiple positions will be automatically disqualified.