Dietician Grade 1 to 3
Healthcare, Government, Public Service
Minimum Requirements
- A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to drive to Health facilities in the Garden Route District. Willingness to work overtime when needed.
- Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as a Dietician in respect of RSA qualified employees.
- 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Dietician in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Dietician in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Possess strong clinical knowledge and skills, particularly in managing disease-specific nutrition support for conditions like HIV/AIDS, TB, malnutrition, and maternal-child health.
- Be proficient in therapeutic dietary interventions and nutrition counseling while effectively communicating with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Organizational competence is essential, as the role involves managing clinical, outreach, and administrative tasks, as well as training and mentoring junior colleagues.
- Adaptability and problem-solving skills are key to navigating resource-limited environments.
- Leadership abilities, especially in managing clinic operations, when necessary, combined with a commitment to continuous professional development, round out the essential competencies for this role.
Responsibilities
- Provide therapeutic nutrition treatment and counseling for various conditions such as CDL, HIV/AIDS, TB, malnutrition, and maternal-child health.
- Promote breastfeeding, ensure compliance with MBFI/IYCF protocols, and support micronutrient malnutrition control through outreach services and local clinics.
- The role will involve coordinating off-site dietetic services, collaborating with specialists, and leading nutrition education and health promotion campaigns.
- Additionally, you will support food service management, document patient care, complete administrative tasks, and actively participate in professional development.
- Also assist the clinical manager in maintaining smooth clinic operations.
