DIETITIAN, DIETETIC at KPJ Healthcare · KPJ…

Implement dietetic and nutrition care services in accordance with service policies, clinical guidelines, accreditation standards, and professional practice requirements.

Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans based on medical diagnoses and treatment objectives.

Provide diet counseling and structured education to patients, caregivers, and families to support lifestyle modification and disease management.

Monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress, adjusting nutrition care plans as clinically indicated.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams (Doctors, Nurses, Allied Health Professionals) to coordinate integrated, patient-centered nutrition care.

Plan, review, and evaluate therapeutic and regular menus to ensure nutritional adequacy and adherence to clinical prescriptions.

Observe and monitor food preparation, portioning, and service practices to ensure quality, hygiene, and accuracy of therapeutic diets.

Conduct briefings and educational updates for Food Services and Nursing personnel on diet protocols, therapeutic diets, and special menu requirements.

Collect, compile, and analyze clinical statistics and service data to support audits, reporting, and performance monitoring.

Participate in the review of service procedures, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives to strengthen service delivery.

Check and report on outsourced or contracted food services (where applicable) for adherence to food safety, hygiene, and quality requirements. Highlight any non-conformance to the Senior Dietitian (where applicable) or Head of Dietetics & Food Services.

Execute operational workflows efficiently to ensure smooth delivery of clinical, food service, and community nutrition activities.

Participate in community nutrition, wellness, or health promotion activities organized by the hospital.

Liaise with suppliers and vendors (where applicable) regarding nutritional products, ensuring alignment with service needs and quality expectations.

Implement assigned service initiatives and projects to enhance service quality, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes.

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics (recognized by relevant authority).

Registered with Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (MAHPC).