Intern - Dietetics (Kolkata

Key Job Roles

1. Assist Clinical Dietitians in assessing the nutritional status of admitted patients.
2. Collect and document patient diet histories, anthropometric measurements, and nutritional information.
3. Assist in planning and implementing therapeutic diets under the supervision of a Clinical Dietitian.
4. Monitor patient food intake and report any nutritional concerns or feeding issues.
5. Coordinate with nursing, food service, and treating consultants to ensure timely and accurate diet delivery.
6. Educate patients and caregivers on prescribed diets and basic nutrition as directed by senior dietitians.
7. Maintain patient diet records, nutrition assessment forms, and documentation in accordance with hospital protocols.
8. Participate in ward rounds with the Clinical Dietitian and multidisciplinary healthcare team.
9. Monitor compliance with diet orders and assist in resolving diet-related patient queries.
10. Support quality improvement initiatives, nutrition audits, and NABH documentation.
11. Ensure adherence to infection control, food safety, and patient safety guidelines.
12. Perform any other nutrition-related duties assigned by the Head of the Dietetics Department.Preferred Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics / Food & Nutrition / Clinical Nutrition (B.Sc.).
- Candidates pursuing or recently completed M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics will be preferred.
- Internship or clinical exposure in a hospital setting will be an added advantage.
- Basic knowledge of therapeutic diets and clinical nutrition principles.
- Positive communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in MS Office and basic documentation.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and work in rotational shifts (if required).
- Strong attention to detail, empathy, and patient-centric approach. .