DIETITIAN

Overall Management

• To assist in developing, establishing and continually upgrading the system of Dietetic Services in accordance to the overall goals and objectives of KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital.

• To assist in developing, implementing and reviewing the services standards, guidelines, policies and procedures in conformance with the KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital Policies and Procedures.

• To assist in developing, implementing and evaluating quality assurance programs to ensure quality and professional dietetic services.

• To assist in planning, directing and coordinating the activities of the Services in order to facilitate smooth workflow and quality services.

• To constructively participate in intra-/ inter-services meetings.

• To assist in preparing and maintaining reports / records of various statistics as directed and submit to management in a timely manner.

Clinical Dietetics

• To develop and review diet literature for patients, carers or staff.

• To provide nutritional support and dietary consultation to all referred in-/outpatients.

• To liaise with medical staff, nursing staff and other allied health professionals regarding the dietary management of patients.

• To keep appropriate records and correspondence regarding patients.

• To ensure an accurate collection of statistical data required for management purposes.

• To assist in liaising with vendors of nutritional products and ensure the appropriate products are purchased.

Food Services

• To participate in the menu planning for normal and therapeutic diets.

• To inspect and monitor the preparation and serving of therapeutic diets.

• To provide in-house dietetic lectures or training sessions to staff particularly Dietetic, Dietary and Nursing.

• To monitor outsource catering / cafeteria. (where relevant). 

Community Nutrition 

• To plan and conduct nutrition education programs or talks for patients and publics.

Professional Development 

• To participate actively in professional development programs to update and upgrade managerial and professional skills. E.g. attend relevant seminars/ conferences.

• To carry out duties as an employee as stipulated in Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994:-

• Ensure all policies and procedures of ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007 are adhered to and records maintained, if and when programs are implemented.

• Ensure to actively participate in all quality accreditation activities (e.g. JCI, MSQH, 5S – where applicable).

• Ensure the policies on patients and family’s right are addressed at all times.

• Ensure compliance to Patient Safety Goals as safety improvement measure recommended by World Alliance for Patient Safety (2008).

• Ensure adherence to Standard People Practice (SPP).

• To assist in any other responsibility as deemed necessary by immediate Superior or Hospital Management.

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