Nutritionist Locum at Plainsview Hospital

Job Title: Nutritionist Locum
Date Posted: 27/08/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Entry
Employer: Plainsview Hospital
Industry: Medical
Salary: Open
Location: Ruiru
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 07/09/2026

Nutritionist Locum at Plainsview Hospital Conducts nutritional assessments, designs clinical diet plans, and manages inpatient/outpatient nutritional care. Requires a Diploma/Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, KNDI registration with a valid practicing license, and clinical experience. Part-time/Locum.

Role Summary

  • Join Our Team A locum Nutritionist is required to provide nutritional assessment, counselling and therapeutic diet planning for inpatients and outpatients, supporting multidisciplinary ward rounds and covering sessional demand without additional permanent headcount.

Requirements

  • Conduct nutritional assessments.
  • Develop diet plans for inpatients and outpatients.
  • Provide dietary counselling.
  • Monitor malnutrition risks.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds.
  • Education Level: Degree / Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • Years of Experience: Minimum 1-year clinical nutrition experience.
  • Relevant Previous Roles: Nutritionist/Dietitian in a hospital setting.
  • Any Other: Available for shift-based/ward-round duty.
  • Required certifications, licenses or Registrations: Registered with the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute (KNDI); valid practising licence.
  • Core technical skills (Tools, software or methodologies required): Nutritional assessment (anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary), therapeutic diet planning, malnutrition screening, HMIS/EMR documentation. 

How to Apply

Apply today: recruitment@plainsviewhospital.org

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