Position Title: Clinical Nutritionist

Activation Date: 24 July, 2024   Announced Date: 23 April, 2025   Expire Date: 07 May, 2025

  • Job Location: Kabul
  • Nationality: National
  • Category: Health Care
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: As per company salary scale
  • Vacancy Number: FMIC/HR/511(Nutritionist)
  • No. Of Jobs: 1
  • City: kabul
  • Organization: French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children
  • Years of Experience: 1-2 years of experience in relevant field.
  • Contract Duration: Open-ended
  • Gender: Male/Female
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics, Public health or related field. Certification as Registered Dietitian or equivalent.
  • Close date: 2025-05-07
 

About French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children:

FMIC, a 176-bed tertiary care hospital in Kabul, stands as an innovative public-private partnership between the Governments of Afghanistan and France, La Chaine de l’Espoir, and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Managed by Aga Khan University on behalf of AKDN, FMIC delivers exemplary healthcare services across 34 provinces, offering in-patient and outpatient care to adults and children, diagnostic services, post-graduate medical education, and extensive training programs for healthcare professionals. FMIC's commitment to excellence is exemplified by the Gold Award bestowed by the International Hospital Federation (IHF) in 2021, recognizing its pioneering use of technology in Afghan healthcare. As a trailblazer, FMIC secured the title of the first ISO-certified hospital in Afghanistan in 2009, marking a pivotal moment in its relentless pursuit of quality standards.In a significant milestone, November 2022 witnessed FMIC achieving SafeCare's Level 5 Standards accreditation with an impressive 99% compliance rate. This accreditation underscores FMIC's unwavering dedication to providing top-notch healthcare services. The 46th IHF International Award in 2023 further affirms FMIC's position as a leader in healthcare excellence. The prestigious recognition includes honorable mentions in two distinguished categories — the Dr. Kwang Tae Kim Grand Hospital Award and the Seddiqi Holding Excellence Award for Corporate Social Responsibility. FMIC's journey is not just a story of accolades; it is a narrative of transformative healthcare, where each milestone represents a commitment to raising the bar and ensuring that Afghan communities receive world-class medical services.

Job Description:

Regular Responsibilities:

  • Assessing Nutritional Needs: evaluating patient dietary needs  and nutritional needs through consultation and assessment
  • Developing Meal plans: creating personalized meals plan for patients align with health goals and nutritional requirement
  • Educating patient, attendees and FMIC staff providing information and guidance on healthy eating habits, nutrition basics and lifestyle change
  • Collaborating with healthcare providers working with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care and ensure that client receive comprehensive support
  • Public speaking and workshops leading workshop, seminar, or public presentation to raise awareness about nutrition
  • Documentation and reporting keeping detailed records of clients interaction, assessment and progress
  • Specialized guidance offering targeted advice for specific population such as children, pregnant mother, chronic illness diabetes, heart disease.
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  • Regular reporting to Medical Director regarding clinical and managerial/administrative tasks.
  • Assist the Department to facilitate the development/adaptation of nutrition education training by preparation of Policies and Protocols.
  • Conduct critical monitoring of all aspects of nutrition activities and identify areas of concern.
  • Submit workable solutions for identified challenges in department
  • Any other task assigned by direct supervisor.

Periodic Responsibilities:

  • Conduct CMEs out of FMIC for sharing knowledge and information
  • Participate in clinical forums and workshops
  • Participate in meetings.

Job Requirements:

  • Ability to work under difficult working conditions
  • Ability to develop and implement effective nutrition programs.
  • Interpersonal skill and good communication skill in Dari, Pashto and English languages
  • Having good computer skill specially in MS Office programs
  • Having good leadership skill
  • Ability to develop others to maximum capacity for growth and incremental improvement
  • Able to manage conflict constructively to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes

Submission Guideline:

Dear applicant,

To apply for this vacancy, please use the following link:

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Make sure to press submit at the end of the application.  

Please note:  

You are allowed to apply only before the closing date.

before submitting your resume, make sure that it has specific details about your qualifications and experience, including the dates.

Only short-listed candidates whose applications respond to the criteria will be contacted.

If you are not invited for a written test or interview within a four-week period of time, please consider that your application was not considered for this vacancy.

Validated copies of academic certificates/diplomas will be requested only if you are selected.

 

Best regards,

FMIC HR Team

 

Submission Email:

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