Dietitian

Dietitian

LECC is a multidisciplinary cardiovascular and cardiac rehabilitation facility focused on the treatment and management of heart and vascular diseases, and trigger diseases, using both invasive and non-invasive procedures. Our skilled and experienced cardiologists, vascular and cardiothoracic surgeons, electrophysiologists, interventional cardiologists, IC...

Dietitian

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 2 - 8 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field Medical / Healthcare

Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Centre (LECC) is seeking a qualified, compassionate, and experienced Dietitian to join our clinical team.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs based on their medical conditions, lifestyle, and treatment plans.
• Develop personalized nutrition and dietary plans for patients.
• Provide dietary counselling and practical guidance to patients and their families.
• Support patients with cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and other nutrition-related conditions.
• Work closely with cardiologists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Monitor patients' nutritional progress and make appropriate adjustments to dietary plans.
• Educate patients on healthy eating, portion control, weight management, and lifestyle modification.
• Provide nutrition education for patients and staff when required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential nutritional assessment and patient records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinical meetings and contribute to patient care planning.
• Support preventive healthcare initiatives and wellness programmes.
• Stay updated on current nutrition research, clinical guidelines, and best practices.
• Ensure all dietary recommendations are evidence-based and aligned with patient safety and clinical requirements.
• Uphold LECC's standards of professionalism, patient-centred care, confidentiality, and service excellence.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics or a relevant qualification.

• Must be duly registered/licensed with the appropriate professional regulatory body in Nigeria.

• Previous experience in a hospital or clinical setting is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets and clinical nutrition.

• Excellent communication and counselling skills.

• Compassionate, patient-focused, and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Good documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

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