Senior Dietitian - Central

Job Role

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Senior Dietitian to join the Allied Health team.  Reporting to the Assistant Head, you will provide evidence-based clinical nutrition care, support department quality improvement efforts, guide junior staff, and contribute to research and education initiatives. Your responsibilities are as follows: 

Main Responsibilities

1. Clinical Nutrition Care

• Deliver evidence-based clinical dietetic consultations to patients and caregivers to enhance nutritional status and dietary compliance.
• Facilitate the collection and analysis to inform treatment decisions and service improvements

2. Quality Improvement & Research

• Participate in clinical nutrition programmes and Quality Improvement (QI) projects to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.
• Conduct audits to ensure adherence to evidence-based clinical dietetics practices.
• Assist the department in clinical data analysis, the development of smart templates for electronic clinical documentation, and the enhancement of research capabilities. 

3. Training & Supervision

• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to junior dietitians and diet technicians.
• Supervise and coordinate clinical attachments for dietetics/nutrition students.

Main Responsibilities (continue)

4. Education & Outreach

• Provide in-service education and training related to nutrition for staff on an as-needed basis. 
• Provide professional advisory services for nutrition-related projects on an as-needed basis.

5. Departmental Support & Other Duties

• Support the Function Head/HOD in departmental planning, operations, and goal achievement.
• Perform any other assigned duties related to dietetic services and patient care.

Key Competencies

• Clinical Expertise – Strong foundation in evidence-based clinical nutrition and dietetics practices.
• Analytical Thinking – Ability to analyse clinical data and support research initiatives.
• Training & Supervision – Capable of guiding, mentoring, and supervising junior staff and students.
• Process Improvement – Participation in QI projects to enhance clinical outcomes.
• Technical Proficiency – Skilled in Microsoft Office and statistical applications.

Note: 

• Reporting Venue : NKF HQ
• Candidate is required to travel to DCs on central side of Singapore as part of work.

Qualification (Related Field)

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics. Completion of a clinical dietetics internship (at least 24 weeks) in an accredited institution.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Membership in the Singapore Nutrition and Dietetic Association and accreditation as an Accredited Dietitian in Singapore (advisable).

Experience

• More than 5 years of experience in clinical nutrition, ideally in a related healthcare setting.

Soft Skills

Personal Attributes

• Independent & Self-Motivated – Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Detail-Oriented & Analytical – Ensuring accuracy in assessments and reporting.
• Resilient & Adaptable – Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong Communicator – Excellent interpersonal skills for patient engagement and team collaboration.
• Positive & Solution-Oriented – A "can-do" attitude with a drive for continuous improvement.

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