Caring Habitat is a 40-room purpose-built inpatient skilled nursing and rehabilitation hospital designed to complement the health outcomes of patients through the delivery robust rehabilitation program.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Dietitian
Location: Lekki - Ajah, Lagos
Employment Type: Part-time
Position Overview
- The Dietitian will be responsible for providing evidence-based nutritional care and medical nutrition therapy to patients within our rehabilitation and healthcare framework.
- The primary goal is to assess, diagnose, and treat dietary and nutritional problems to improve patient outcomes, support physical rehabilitation, and promote long-term wellness.
- You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to integrate nutrition into the holistic recovery plan for each resident.
- This is a Part-time position working once a week.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional screenings and assessments for new and existing patients, taking into account medical history, clinical data, and lifestyle factors.
- Develop, implement, and monitor personalized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and meal plans tailored to specific conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, renal issues, or post-surgical recovery.
- Participate in clinical ward rounds and interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure nutrition is aligned with the patient’s broader rehabilitation goals.
- Patient Education: Provide one-on-one counseling and group education sessions for patients and their families regarding healthy eating habits and disease-specific dietary requirements.
- Collaborate with the catering/kitchen department to ensure facility menus meet nutritional standards and cater to diverse therapeutic needs (e.g., low-sodium, texture-modified, or high-protein diets).
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMR), documenting patient progress, dietary interventions, and adjustments to care plans.
- Ensure all nutritional services comply with national healthcare regulations, food safety standards, and Caring Habitat’s internal protocols.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Human Nutrition, or a related field.
- Valid license to practice as a Registered Dietitian (RD)
- At least 2-3 years proven experience working as a Dietitian
- Ability to work independently
- Experience in managing patients with chronic medical conditions independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to patient safety.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Experience:
- Working: 2-3 years (Required).
License/Certification:
- Dietitian's license (Required).
Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 per month.
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to: caringhabitatgl@gmail.com using "Dietitian" as the subject of the email.
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