About the job
Job Summary
Africa Healthcare Network (AHN) is looking for a Nutritionist for our dialysis centers located in various regions in Tanzania. AHN is building the first dialysis chain across East Africa, providing high-quality, life-saving dialysis at an affordable cost. AHN brings world-class technical expertise combined with developing world practical operating experience to a region in dire need of quality dialysis treatment. In North America, over 97% of patients requiring treatment for kidney disease receive care; in East Africa, less than 5% receive care. AHN's goal is to increase access to high quality care at a lower cost to patients, delivered through a sustainable business model.
Job Description
AHN is seeking a highly-motivated individual to fill the position of Renal Nutritionist. The Nutritionist will be responsible for counselling patients on dialysis on diet and nutrition as per their needs. The position will be based in Tanzania in any region where Africa Healthcare Network operates.
Roles & Responsibilities
· Assessing patient dietary needs
· Educating /counselling patients on hemodialysis and their families on the renal diet, fluid restrictions and other modalities
· Provide information on healthy eating to help the patient stay as healthy as possible.
· Helping promote dietary changes as per lab values
· Develop meal plans for the patients
· Write monthly report to document patients progress
· Working closely with the Nurses and physician to ensure Patient adequate dietary intake
Requirement
· Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Human Nutrition
· Exceptional written and oral communications skills
· Willingness to learn and research to keep updated on renal nutrition issues
· Ability to develop and deliver presentations
· Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the client
· Knowledge of clinical nutrition theory and practice.
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