A vacancy exists for a Sessional Dietician (40 hours per month) based at Life Nkanyisa Siyathuthuka Care Centre situated at Belfast, Mpumalanga.

This position will report directly to the Hospital Manager.

The successful candidate will contribute towards the effective functioning of the unit and be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team striving for the highest standards of quality in healthcare.

Critical Outputs
Provide dietetics clinical services to all patients admitted to Siyathuthuka Care Centre.
Conduct assessments and recommend specific diet plans to patients with e.g. neurological disorders such as TBI, CVA, SCI conditions or multi-morbidity conditions such as Guillain Barre, etc. in collaboration with other therapy disciplines.
Educate patients and their families about the patient’s condition, dietary requirements and healthy lifestyle management.
Contribute to weekly team and family meetings.
Keep accurate and timeous records and reports.
Effectively respond to queries and handle accordingly.
Professional therapy service implementation in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols and procedures.
Function effectively as a part of an interdisciplinary team to meet the requirements of quality patient care.
Attend and contribute towards Continuous Professional Development activities of the unit.
Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation.

Requirements

Grade 12
Degree in Dietetics and current HPCSA registration.
Experience in hospital-based dietetics management and enteral feeds prescription.
High level of competence in dietary prescription for patients with swallowing difficulties and other neurological conditions.
Experience in multi-disciplinary care.
Commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.
Patient advocacy.
Experience and/or interest in mental health/ psychiatry field would be advantage.
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
Pre-employment integrity checks will be performed which include credit, criminal, identity and qualifications
Computer Proficiency
Driver’s license and ability and willingness to travel to different facilities on a weekly basis.

Competencies

Attention to detail
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Verbal & written communication
Influencing skills
Personal integrity
Planning & Organizing
Ethical behavior
Ability to build relationships
Drive and energy
Process orientation
Independence
Conflict management
Self-management

Please Send your resume/CV