Nutritionist (Dietician)
Uganda Heart Institute · Kampala
Salary scale UHI 4 MED-2
Full-time · Mid level · Healthcare · Posted 6 days ago
Reports to: Senior Clinical Nutritionist
About the role
To provide Nutrition services and guidance to patients and the Institute.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ nutritional needs in relationship to their medical conditions, their nutrient requirements while relating it with their medication.
- Sensitize patients and clients especially in Out Patient department (OPD) in the area of Nutrition and CVDs (Prevention and Management)
- Discuss the nutrition and eating habits with the patients admitted that may be helpful in their treatment and management
- Adjust dietary plans as required depending on the prognosis and as per the clinician recommendations while working with the senior Clinical Nutritionist.
- Discuss, and consult with Principal Clinical Nutritionist and Senior Clinical Nutritionist on how to best manage a patient nutritionally
- Screen and assess patients for the nutritional risks and needs (anthropometry, Clinical, Dietary, and Biomedical assessment)
- Attend to consultations from outpatients regarding their cardiac nutrition requirements in liaison with Senior Clinical Nutritionist.
- Conduct outreaches wherever scheduled and called upon to sensitize the public about using nutrition to prevent CVDs
- Perform any other duties as may be required by supervisor
Requirements
- A bachelor of Science Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics or Human Nutrition or Dietetics or Clinical Nutrition, or Food Science and Nutrition or Nutritional Sciences from a recognized University/ College/ Institute
- OR a bachelor’s degree in Food science and Technology or Food Processing Technology
- One (1) year of experience working within a hospital setting or any other health care provider.
How to apply
- Online: www.uhi.go.ug
- By email: erecruitment@uhi.go.ug
Eligible persons should address their applications including a cover letter, copies of their academic/professional certificates and transcripts, certificates of registration and valid practicing licenses where applicable, curriculum vitae (CV), O. Level Certificates, A. level certificates (where applicable), copy of the National Identity Card and evidence of work experience where required, to the Executive Director, Uganda Heart Institute, P.O. Box 37392, Kampala. Applications can also be hand delivered to Uganda Heart Institute Headquarters, Mulago – Kampala. Online applications should be sent on the UHI official recruitment email erecruitment@uhi.go.ug. Applications which will be submitted or emailed without complete attachments or any applications which will be sent on any other email addresses other than one mentioned above, will not be accepted. Applications both physical and online, must be received not later than 5:00 pm on 11th November 2026.