AHN is seeking a highly-motivated individual to fill the position of “Renal Nutritionist”. The Nutritionist will be responsible for counselling patients on dialysis on diet and nutrition as per their needs. Travel between centers will be applicable.
Work with both outpatients and inpatients and outreach activities as needed;
Advise/counsel all patients both adult and children on setting specific nutrition goals;
Evaluate patient lifestyle, nutritional and health needs
Developing a thorough and cost-efficient and practical guidelines and customized diet plan to meet nutrition goals;
Work Closely with all medical team and healthcare professionals
Attend ward rounds with medical staff;
Closely monitor patients progress and adjust diet plan as needed;
Document Patient progress and share with healthcare professionals;
Provide patient with educational fact on nutrition to improve their health;
Work with families, couples, and individuals to help them make desired dietary changes to their lifestyle;
Participate in any training and research activities as needed;
Organize basic training in renal dietetics for nurses working in dialysis units.
Work in other AHNC Supported centers as assigned and scheduled;
Present facts about diet and nutrition to hospital staff and during any community events and speaking engagements;
Participate in regular of updating of food composition tables and portion size data base;
Translate nutrition science into understandable, practical eating advice;
Participate in the compilation and developing of information, education and communication (IEC)Materials
Participate in the development of Nutrition/ dietetics training modules of renal diseases and NCDs for health care professionals and nutritionists working in hospitals;
Assist in writing up monthly analytical report for dietetics activities;
Any other duties assigned to you by your immediate supervisor, Country Director or Employer.
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Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Human Nutrition
Exceptional written and oral communications skills
Willingness to learn and research to keep updated on renal nutrition issues
Proficiency in MS Office applications
Attention to detail
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Able to collect, read and interpret data – assessing for errors, trends etc
Passion for AHN’s Mission
Applications should be sent by 28th November 2025 with subject heading “Job Application: Nutritionist at AHN”.
Send your application to tanzania@ahn.africa
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