Nutritionist

Job Title: Nutritionist

Industry Type: Hospital / Healthcare Industry

Department: Nutrition and Dietary

Role Category: Clinical Support – Nutrition Assessment & Counseling

Working Location: [Bhubaneswar, Odisha)

Employment Type: Full-time / Shift-based

Experience Range: 0 to 4 Years (Experience in a clinical or hospital setting preferred)

Salary Range (INR): ₹1,80,000 – ₹4,20,000 per annum (depending on qualifications, location, and hospital tier)

🎓 Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Home Science, or Dietetics (Mandatory)

Postgraduate Diploma / Master’s Degree in Applied Nutrition / Public Health Nutrition / Food & Nutrition (Preferred)

Registration with a recognized nutritionist association (Optional but preferred)

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

Conduct dietary assessments of patients and provide general nutrition guidance

Support dietitians in planning therapeutic diets as per patient condition and doctor's advice

Offer nutrition education to patients on healthy eating, disease prevention, and post-discharge care

Assist in monitoring dietary compliance and meal distribution in wards

Maintain patient counseling records and dietary recommendations in HIS or manual logs

Collaborate with nursing staff and kitchen teams to ensure patient meal suitability

Participate in hospital wellness programs, health camps, or awareness drives

Update knowledge on emerging nutrition trends, food safety, and clinical research

Provide post-natal, pediatric, or lifestyle-related nutrition advice in outpatient settings

Adhere to hospital protocols, patient confidentiality, and hygiene standards

🛠️ Key Skills:

Nutrition Counseling & Patient Interaction

Basic Clinical Nutrition Knowledge

General & Therapeutic Diet Planning Support

Communication & Empathy

Recordkeeping & HIS Familiarity

Menu Planning Coordination

Teamwork with Dietitians & Clinical Staff

Health Promotion & Awareness Programs

FSSAI & NABH Guidelines Awareness

Multilingual Communication (Preferred)