Assistant Dietitian (HTAC/NDT 2) - Port Antonio Hospital

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics 
• At least two (2) years working experience in Food Production and Service 
• Supervisory Management Training & Certification 
• Registration with the Council for the Professions Supplementary to Medicine 

Specific Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word 
• Excellent team building and observational skills 
• Knowledge of Clinical Nutrition Services. 
• Knowledge of Food Service System Management 

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Maintain effective and efficient work flow within the Dietetics Department through consistent communication 
• Delegate responsibilities to subordinates such as Head Cook, Cooks, Hospital Attendants
• Providing staff with the necessary assistance and direction that will enable them to perform their duties effectively 
• Liaise with the Public Health Department regarding food handlers’ permits 
• Assist with the coordination of quarterly meetings with all food service workers.
• Assist the Institutional Dietitian in determining the need for in-service training programmes
• Coordinates the Food Service production in accordance with established procedures of the Dietetics Department, through and in conjunction with the Institutional Dietitian.
• Inspects and tastes food for quality and quantity 
• Check for plate waste on wards and liaise with the Institutional Dietitian 

NB. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.