JOB OPENING FOR DIETICIAN AND NUTRITIONISTJob Location: Lagos NigeriaJob Type: Full TimeSalary: 80,000JOB BRIEFDietitians are the only health professionals regulated and protected by law. Registered nutritionists can provide evidence-based advice and information about food and healthy eating. Nutritional therapists provide alternative treatment, based on the idea that the body needs 'healing' and 'correcting'.Dietitians and nutritionists plan food and nutrition programs and supervise the preparation and serving of meals. They help prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and suggesting diet modifications.Some dietitians run food service systems for institutions such as hospitals and schools, companies promote sound eating habits through education, and conduct research. Primary areas of practice include clinical, community, management, and consultant dieteticsDIETITIAN AND NUTRITIONIST DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThis profession typically requires the ability to do the following work:o Offer dietetic educational serviceso Assess patients' nutritional needso Develop dietetic plans at an institutional levelo Facilitate group sessionso Oversee meal planningo Collect data and prepare statistical reportsDietitians and nutritionists sometimes work with individual clients to develop customized diets and meal plans as part of their overall health care. This involves coordinating with clients' caregivers to make sure the plan is appropriate for the individual's health care needs.EDUCATION, TRAINING, & CERTIFICATIONWorking as a dietitian and nutritionist requires at least a bachelor's degree.Education: Dietitians need at least a bachelor's degree in dietetics, foods, nutrition, food service systems management, or a related area. This will include courses in foods, nutrition, institution management, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, and physiology. Classes in business, mathematics, statistics, computer science, psychology, sociology, and economics also are beneficial.DIETITIAN AND NUTRITIONIST SKILLS & COMPETENCIESo Dietitians and nutritionists need certain soft skills in order to effectively work with patients and put their knowledge of diet and nutrition to use. Some of these skills include:o Active listening: Clients need complete attention when they are talking about their health issues, dietary concerns, and other challenges.o Verbal communication: A significant part of a dietitian and nutritionist's job involves conveying information to clients and their caregivers. Doing so effectively requires excellent communication skills and speaking skills.o Interpersonal Skills: These people skills allow dietitians and nutritionists to instruct and persuade clients and also to interact with colleagues.o Time management and organizational skills: Caseloads sometimes can be heavy, and be highly organized can help prevent dietitians and nutritionists from becoming overwhelmed.o Work independently: While dietitians and nutritionists spend a lot of time working with clients and their caregivers, they need to be able to meet with those clients, evaluate cases, and make recommendations independently.How to apply send your RESUME to:hrhellen6@gmail.comb