INSTITUTIONAL DIETITIAN

The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness) is currently seeking to employ an INSTITUTIONAL DIETITIAN for the Savanna-La-Mar Hospital .

INSTITUTIONAL DIETITIAN

(HPC/ND 3)

Savanna-La-Mar Hospital

Salary Scale: $5,055,620.00 - $6,009,620.00 per annum

Westmoreland Health Services is currently seeking to employ an Institutional Dietitian for Savanna la Mar Hospital.  Under the supervision of the Senior Medical Officer, the successful candidate’s core functions will include but not limited to:

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the operations of the Department of Dietetics, including food service and clinical nutrition
• Deliver and oversee clinical nutrition care: assess patients, develop diet plans, and manage therapeutic nutrition including enteral and parenteral support
• Supervise dietitians, assistant dietitians, and support staff; coordinate training, performance appraisals, and staff development
• Develop and monitor menus, standardized recipes, and nutrition education materials for patients and staff
• Ensure cost-effective foodservice operations that meet safety, quality, and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with healthcare teams, contribute to ward rounds, and participate in quality assurance and reporting

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of Science of Human Nutrition and essential component of Health Science
• Knowledge of Clinical Nutrition Services
• Knowledge of Nutrition Care for population across the life span
• Knowledge of Food Service System Management
• Ability to convey ideas and information to individuals or groups with differing backgrounds
• Ability to analyze the problems inherent in satisfying the food tastes of hospital patient

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from an accredited institution
• One year supervised internship programme in Dietetics/Nutrition
• At least three (3) years’ experience in hospital food service and clinical management
• Dietetics Internship Certificate
• Registration with Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine

Application letter should be addressed to:

Manager, Human Resource Management and Development

Westmoreland Public Health Services

Barracks Road

Savanna la Mar

Westmoreland

Deadline for submission is:

July 4, 2025

NB:  ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED