Dietician

Organization Overview

Founded in 2004, by Poonam Bagai, herself a cancer survivor, CanKids
KidsCan is a national NGO working in India to address the needs of children
with cancer and their families. CanKids is dedicated to driving Change for
Childhood Cancer in India with an ambitious goal to achieve Universal health
coverage through 100% Access2Care & 100% Financial Protection by 2030
aligned to the WHO GICC (Global Initiative on Childhood Cancer) and Sustainable
Development Goals, thereby securing the Rights to health, education, childhood,
pain -free and palliative care and the Right to be heard for all children with
cancer (0 -19 years) in India.

CanKids is the only organization in India working at all levels -
grassroots, district, state, and national - and partnering and supporting
hospitals, health authorities and professionals for the last 20 years to
improve the quality/standard of treatment, care, and other holistic support
services. Through its 141 CanKids Hospital Support Unit (CHSU) projects,
CanKids ensures access to the best possible care for children with cancer and
their families.

We are a team of hard -working, fun -loving folks driven for impact and
excellence in everything we do.

Please visit the official CanKids Website for further details. https://www.cankidsindia.org/

Department Overview

The Treatment Support Program (TSP) provides comprehensive dietary and
nutritional care to pediatric oncology patients. Dietitians and nutritionists
work as part of the holistic care team, creating individualized nutrition plans
based on patients’ medical needs, promoting good dietary health, and raising
awareness about the role of food in health and recovery.

Role Overview

The Dietitian is responsible for developing personalized diet plans for
pediatric oncology patients, promoting healthy eating habits, providing
counseling and nutritional assessments, and implementing nutrition -based
interventions for inpatients, outpatients, and critical care patients. The
Dietitian also coordinates education and awareness sessions, contributes to
food distribution, maintains nutrition records, and collaborates in training
and research activities.

Key Responsibilities

A. Nutrition and Dietary Support

• Conduct nutritional assessments and
  design tailored meal plans.
  
• Administer the Dry Nutritional
  Supplement Program and ensure proper documentation.
  
• Maintain a repository of nutritional
  data and recipes.
  

B. Hygiene and Health Support

• Design and display hygiene posters in
  hospital wards.
  
• Plan and implement Health and Hygiene
  Kit programs.
  
• Coordinate with hospital doctors to
  develop health education materials.
  
• Support hematological needs including
  blood donation camp coordination.
  

C. Inpatient (IPD) Care

• Perform baseline nutrition assessments
  for admitted children.
  
• Conduct daily rounds and provide
  personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
  
• Calculate dietary requirements (24 -hour
  recall) and prepare nutrition charts.
  
• Counsel patients and caregivers on
  nutrition and its role in treatment and recovery.
  

D. Outpatient (OPD) Care

• Perform nutrition assessments for OPD
  patients.
  
• Plan diet strategies using 24 -hour or
  7 -day recalls.
  
• Ensure regular follow -ups and provide
  preventive nutrition care.
  
• Distribute nutritional supplements and
  maintain related documentation.
  

E. ICU Care

• Conduct daily ICU rounds to assess and
  manage critical nutrition needs.
  
• Coordinate with ICU teams for managing
  patient MNT.
  

F. Food/Supplement Management

• Oversee Mid -Day Meal (MDM) distribution
  and ensure quality, quantity, and hygiene.
  
• Coordinate with vendors for food
  delivery and packaging.
  
• Modify recipes based on patient needs
  and seasonality.
  
• Identify eligible patients for special
  supplements and manage procurement and distribution with donor
  coordination.
  

 G. Education and Training

• Conduct group education sessions for
  patients and caregivers thrice weekly.
  
• Organize monthly educational talks
  during parent support group meetings.
  
• Train new CanKids staff, joiners, and
  interns on hospital nutrition processes.
  

H. Team Collaboration and Administration

• Participate in monthly CanKids meetings
  and prepare reports.
  
• Raise indents and coordinate with staff
  for supplement distribution.
  

I. Research and Audits

• Maintain records of
  baseline nutrition status and interventions.
  
• Analyze and present
  quarterly nutrition data.
  
• Participate in
  relevant nutrition -based research and intervention studies.
  

Other Extended Duties

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by
  the Reporting Manager.
  

Requirements

Required
Qualifications and Skills:

Education:
Post
Graduation in Dietetics, Nutrition, or relevant field

Experience:
2–3 years in
clinical or pediatric dietetics, preferably in hospital or NGO settings

Skills
& Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of nutrition science and diet planning
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Strong interpersonal and motivational abilities
  
• Ability to explain complex dietary information simply
  
• Patience, empathy, and cultural sensitivity in patient care
  
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple responsibilities
  
• Experience working in care -based and multidisciplinary environments
  

Key Deliverables

• Individualized
  and effective nutrition plans for patients
  
• Proper
  implementation of PPSN – Promote, Protect, and Support Nutrition Program
  
• Regular
  nutritional workshops, sensitization, and education sessions
  
• Organized
  record keeping of assessments, interventions, and supplements
  
• Effective food
  distribution systems in hospitals and care centers
  
• Accurate and
  timely reporting of nutritional outcomes and impacts
  
• Active
  involvement in research and team capacity building
  

*CanKids KidsCan is an equal opportunity
employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where
all individuals are welcomed and respected. We encourage applications from
candidates of all gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities,
ethnicities, and socio -economic backgrounds to apply.