Nutritionist Job Oasis Healthcare

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LOCATION: BUSIA

Overall Responsibility

To assess, plan, and implement individualized nutritional care for patients across all clinical departments, promoting optimal health outcomes through evidence-based dietary interventions, patient education, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team while supporting community and preventive nutrition programs aligned with the hospital\’s wellness strategy.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for inpatients and outpatients using standardized screening tools.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on clinical diagnosis, laboratory findings, and patient needs.
• Provide therapeutic nutrition management for patients with chronic illnesses (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, renal conditions, malnutrition).
• Offer nutrition counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families to promote behavior change and treatment adherence.
• Participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and case reviews to integrate nutrition into overall patient management.
• Monitor and evaluate patients’ nutritional progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Lead malnutrition screening and prevention programs in line with national and international guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with SafeCare standards on clinical care, documentation, infection prevention, and patient safety.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nutrition assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Support the development and implementation of hospital nutrition policies, protocols, and SOPs.
• Conduct nutrition-related health talks, community outreach programs, and wellness initiatives.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and data reporting to enhance service delivery.
• Collaborate with procurement and pharmacy teams to ensure availability of therapeutic feeds and nutrition supplies.
• Report and document any food safety concerns, adverse reactions, or quality issues in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines.

Job Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics from a recognized institution.
• Valid practicing license from the relevant regulatory body (e.g., Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Institute – KNDI).
• At least 1–2 years’ experience in a clinical or hospital setting (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, and public health nutrition.
• Familiarity with SafeCare standards and quality improvement frameworks (added advantage).
• Excellent counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and data management skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and patient-centered approach.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae ONLY, including the names and contacts of three references, to hr@oasishealthcaregroup.com on or before 25th March 2026.
The email subject line MUST include the position title and the location being applied for, e.g., “LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST- BUSIA.”
Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualificat