Dietician
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Job Title: Dietitian Job Department: Treatment Support Program (TSP) Job Location: Puducherry Employment Type: Regular Reporting to: General Manager TSP/Regional Head Travel Requirement: 50% (The candidate must be open to travel) Organization Overview Founded in 2004, by Poonam Bagai, herself a cancer survivor, CanKids KidsCan is a national NGO working in India to address the needs of children with cancer and their families. CanKids is dedicated to driving Change for Childhood Cancer in India with an ambitious goal to achieve Universal health coverage through 100% Access2Care & 100% Financial Protection by 2030 aligned to the WHO GICC (Global Initiative on Childhood Cancer) and Sustainable Development Goals, thereby securing the Rights to health, education, childhood, pain-free and palliative care and the Right to be heard for all children with cancer (0-19 years) in India. CanKids is the only organization in India working at all levels - grassroots, district, state, and national- and partnering and supporting hospitals, health authorities and professionals for the last 20 years to improve the quality/standard of treatment, care, and other holistic support services. Through its 141 CanKids Hospital Support Unit (CHSU) projects, CanKids ensures access to the best possible care for children with cancer and their families. We are a team of hard-working, fun-loving folks driven for impact and excellence in everything we do. Please visit the official CanKids Website for further details. https://www.cankidsindia.org/ Department Overview The Treatment Support Program (TSP) provides comprehensive dietary and nutritional care to pediatric oncology patients. Dietitians and nutritionists work as part of the holistic care team, creating individualized nutrition plans based on patients’ medical needs, promoting good dietary health, and raising awareness
about the role
of food in health and recovery. Role Overview The Dietitian is responsible for developing personalized diet plans for pediatric oncology patients, promoting healthy eating habits, providing counseling and nutritional assessments, and implementing nutrition-based interventions for inpatients, outpatients, and critical care patients. The Dietitian also coordinates
education
and awareness sessions, contributes to food distribution, maintains nutrition records, and collaborates in training and research activities.
Key Responsibilities
A. Nutrition and Dietary Support Conduct nutritional assessments and design tailored meal plans. Administer the Dry Nutritional Supplement Program and ensure proper documentation. Maintain a repository of nutritional data and recipes. B. Hygiene and Health Support Design and display hygiene posters in hospital wards. Plan and implement Health and Hygiene Kit programs. Coordinate with hospital doctors to develop health
education
materials. Support hematological needs including blood donation camp coordination. C. Inpatient (IPD) Care Perform baseline nutrition assessments for admitted children. Conduct daily rounds and provide personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). Calculate dietary
requirements
(24-hour recall) and prepare nutrition charts. Counsel patients and caregivers on nutrition and its role in treatment and recovery. D. Outpatient (OPD) Care Perform nutrition assessments for OPD patients. Plan diet strategies using 24-hour or 7-day recalls. Ensure regular follow-ups and provide preventive nutrition care. Distribute nutritional supplements and maintain related documentation. E. ICU Care Conduct daily ICU rounds to assess and manage critical nutrition needs. Coordinate with ICU teams for managing patient MNT. F. Food/Supplement Management Oversee Mid-Day Meal (MDM) distribution and ensure quality, quantity, and hygiene. Coordinate with vendors for food delivery and packaging. Modify recipes based on patient needs and seasonality. Identify eligible patients for special supplements and manage procurement and distribution with donor coordination. G.
Education
and Training Conduct group
education
sessions for patients and caregivers thrice weekly. Organize monthly educational talks during parent support group meetings. Train new CanKids staff, joiners, and interns on hospital nutrition processes. H. Team Collaboration and Administration Participate in monthly CanKids meetings and prepare reports. Raise indents and coordinate with staff for supplement distribution. I. Research and Audits Maintain records of baseline nutrition status and interventions. Analyze and present quarterly nutrition data. Participate in relevant nutrition-based research and intervention studies. Other Extended Duties Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Reporting Manager.
Requirements
Requir
Key Requirements & Skills
about the role
of food in health and recovery. Role Overview The Dietitian is responsible for developing personalized diet plans for pediatric oncology patients, promoting healthy eating habits, providing counseling and nutritional assessments, and implementing nutrition-based int
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