Infant & Pediatric Nutritionist

Role Overview

Infant & Pediatric Nutritionist at Taiba Hospital, reporting to the Children's Health Integrated Care Center. Job Code: CH-001, Grade: A3, Level: N-3.

Role Purpose

Deliver specialized nutrition assessment, planning, and counseling for infants, toddlers, and children to achieve optimal growth and development. Integrate evidence-based feeding strategies across clinical teams and educate families to support long-term nutritional health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for infants, toddlers, and children using growth charts, dietary histories, and medical records.
• Track growth metrics and lab results to inform ongoing clinical decisions.

Care Planning & Intervention

• Develop individualized, age- and condition-specific feeding plans including breastfeeding support, formula guidance, introduction of solids, allergy management, and therapeutic diets.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust plans to ensure optimal development based on caregiver feedback and clinical response.

Family & Caregiver Counseling

• Lead one-on-one and group counseling sessions on feeding techniques, portion sizes, nutrient requirements, and troubleshooting common challenges.
• Educate families on infant feeding best practices, managing picky eaters, and adolescent nutrition.

Clinical Collaboration

• Partner with neonatologists, pediatricians, nurses, and therapists to integrate nutrition into each child's care pathway.

Education & Outreach

• Design and facilitate at least 4 group education workshops per quarter.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date educational materials and growth-monitoring tools.

Documentation & Systems

• Maintain accurate records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Ensure timeliness of follow-up consultations, with more than 90% completed on schedule.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian credential required.
• 5+ years' experience in pediatric or neonatal nutrition, preferably in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Deep knowledge of WHO growth standards, therapeutic feeding protocols, and pediatric nutrient needs.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Expertise & Evidence-Based Practice.
• Patient-First Empathy.
• Strong counseling skills and warm, patient-first approach with families.
• Collaborative Influencer mindset.
• Communication Clarity.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams.
• Data & KPI Fluency.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and growth-tracking software.

Additional Information

Key Performance Indicators

• At least 90% of infants and children achieve age-appropriate growth milestones within three months.
• At least 85% caregiver adherence to prescribed nutrition or feeding plans.
• At least 95% satisfaction rating from families on nutrition counseling and support.
• More than 90% of follow-up consultations completed on schedule.
• Timeliness and attendance rates tracked for all educational sessions delivered.