Vacancy title:
Dietitian / Nutritionist
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Health Professionals
Jobs at:
Rafa Maternity and Nursing Home Care
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, November 14 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Roles and Responsibilities
- Conduct nutritional assessments to evaluate patients' dietary habits, nutritional status and specific healthcare needs.
- Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on patients' medical conditions, nutritional requirements and health goals.
- Provide dietary counselling and nutrition education to pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, newborn caregivers and other patients.
- Develop appropriate meal plans to support maternal health, pregnancy, postpartum recovery and healthy infant development.
- Provide nutritional guidance to patients managing medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity and malnutrition.
- Monitor patients' nutritional progress and evaluate the effectiveness of recommended dietary interventions.
- Educate patients and families on balanced diets, healthy eating habits, food safety and appropriate food preparation practices.
- Recommend appropriate nutritional interventions for patients with special dietary requirements or feeding difficulties.
- Collaborate with nurses, midwives, physicians and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutritional care into patients' treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate nutritional assessment records, patient progress reports and dietary care documentation.
- Provide nutrition support and guidance to individuals receiving home-based healthcare services.
Requirements
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Relevant academic and professional certificates.
- Valid professional practising licence.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now ([email protected]) .
Interested candidates should submit their updated CV, relevant academic and professional certificates, and a valid professional practising licence
Application Deadline: 14th November 2026.
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