Nutritionist (Dietician)
Uganda Heart Institute
Location
Kampala
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
entry
Deadline
November 11, 2026
Category
Other
Job Description
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Requirements
- A bachelor of Science Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Human Nutrition or Dietetics or Clinical Nutrition, or Food Science and Nutrition or Nutritional Sciences from a recognized University/ College/ Institute
- OR
- A bachelor’s degree in Food science and Technology or Food Processing Technology
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ nutritional needs in relationship to their medical conditions, their nutrient requirements while relating it with their medication.
- Sensitize patients and clients especially in Out Patient department (OPD) in the area of Nutrition and CVDs (Prevention and Management)
- Discuss the nutrition and eating habits with the patients admitted that may be helpful in their treatment and management
- Adjust dietary plans as required depending on the prognosis and as per the clinician recommendations while working with the senior Clinical Nutritionist.
- Discuss, and consult with Principal Clinical Nutritionist and Senior Clinical Nutritionist on how to best manage a patient nutritionally
- Screen and assess patients for the nutritional risks and needs (anthropometry, Clinical, Dietary, and Biomedical assessment)
- Attend to consultations from outpatients regarding their cardiac nutrition requirements in liaison with Senior Clinical Nutritionist.
- Conduct outreaches wherever scheduled and called upon to
- sensitize the public about using nutrition to prevent CVDs
- Perform any other duties as may be required by supervisor
How to Apply
UHI intends to recruit competent people in various departments, to enhance its human resource capacity and support the effective delivery of specialised cardiovascular services. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the under-listed positions. Eligible persons should address their applications including a cover letter, copies of their academic/professional certificates and transcripts, certificates of registration and valid practicing licenses where applicable, curriculum vitae (CV), O. Level Certificates, A. level certificates (where applicable), copy of the National Identity Card and evidence of work experience where required, to the Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala. Online applications should be sent on the UHI official recruitment email [email protected]. Applications which will be submitted or emailed without complete attachments or any applications which will be sent on any other email addresses other than one mentioned above, will not be accepted. Applications both physical and online, must be received not later than 5:00 pm on 11th November 2026.
