Dietary Assistant
Diet Clerk - Nawaloka Hospitals PLC
Role Summary
Join our team and support the accurate preparation and delivery of patient meals according to prescribed dietary requirements.
Requirements/Qualifications
- Certificate or Diploma in Nutrition, Food Service, Hospitality or a related field will be an added advantage.
- 0–2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a hospital or healthcare setting.
- Ability to work accurately, maintain confidentiality and perform duties in a shift-based environment.
- G.C.E. Advanced Level in any stream, Good knowledge of MS Office, especially Word and Excel.
- Basic knowledge of therapeutic diets and food hygiene practices.
- Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and record patients' prescribed diets accurately.
- Collect meal selections and update daily patient diet lists.
- Coordinate with dietitians, nurses and kitchen staff regarding diet changes and special meal requirements.
- Assist with reports, filing, data entry and other administrative duties assigned by the supervisor.
- Ensure meals are prepared and distributed according to patients' dietary instructions.
- Handle telephone inquiries and communicate meal-related information promptly.
- Verify patient details, diet types and meal orders before meal distribution.
How to Apply
Email your application to recruitment@nawaloka.com. Please mention “Diet Clerk” in the email subject line.