Nutritionist, General

Aliases: Nutrition Specialist

Industry/Sector(s): Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Nutritionist is expected to perform include:

Organizing, planning and conducting programmes concerning nutrition
Assisting in promotion of programmes for health and disease control
Instructing auxiliary medical personnel and allied professional workers on food values and utilisation of food by human body
Advising health and other agencies on nutritional phases of their food programmes
Studying and analysing latest scientific discoveries in nutrition for adaptation and application to various food problems
Interpreting and evaluating food and nutrient information
Informing and updating all the new food evaluations for public use

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individual usually works for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. The organization or institution remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, B.Sc. in food technology/microbiology

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Detailed knowledge of metabolic balance programme
Skilled in doing nutritional assessment of the patient by measuring weight, height and BMI
Proficient in understanding and interpreting the blood analysis report
Skilled in reviewing the client’s current eating habits and wellness goals such as losing weight, treating a disease or preventing future health issues, etc.
Skilled in gathering information regarding the patient’s medical history, food preferences and lifestyle in order to get an individualized nutrition plan designed
Efficient in doing follow-ups and providing feedbacks and suggestions for improvement
Equipped in analysing the necessities of the patient and providing them with information, advice, nutritional information and support for changes needed
Proficient in suggesting recipes and creating interesting menus from the food list given to the clients

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Flexibility and attentiveness
Interpersonal and communication skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Khalsa College
www.khalsacollegeamritsar.org/
Lovely Professional University
www.lpu.in/
MITS Group of Institutions
mitsgroup.co/
Dr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan Mahavidyalaya
dhrbm.com/
Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women
www.rajgurucollege.com/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/bsc-food-technology.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Trainee → Nutritionist → Senior Nutritionist → Head of the department

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants - Rs 18,500 to Rs 25,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Some organization hire new entrants

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Government and private hospitals
Health centres
Self-employed
Nursing homes
Clinics

KEYWORDS

Nutritionist
Nutrition Specialist

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2265.0100	Nutritionist, General
ISCO 2008	2265	Dieticians and Nutritionists
NIC 2008	86909	Other human health activities n.e.c. (including independent ambulance activities)
QP Reference	Not applicable	Not applicable
NSQF	Not applicable	Not applicable

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 3
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	https://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Dietician-nutritionist-in-a-Wellness-and-Healthcare-Industry-Unique-support-and-services-Delhi-0-to-5-years-030916004679?src=seo_srp&sid=14731451362385&xp=5&qp=nutritionist&srcPage=s

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