Nutritionist

WE ARE HIRING
The International Hospital of Zambia is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of
NUTRITIONIST (1)

Minimum Requirements:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or Dietetics, or a closely related qualification from a recognised institution, with valid Health Professions Council of Zambia registration and a current practising certificate.
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience, preferably within a hospital or clinical healthcare environment; previous experience in a private hospital or multidisciplinary healthcare setting will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical nutritional assessment, therapeutic diet planning, and patient counselling, including the management of diabetes, hypertension, renal diseases, and other acute and chronic conditions.
• Sound knowledge of human and clinical nutrition, diet therapy, nutritional screening tools, anthropometric assessment, and dietary evaluation, with the ability to interpret relevant clinical information and laboratory findings.
• Knowledge of hospital food service systems, therapeutic menu planning, and food safety standards; experience coordinating patient meal services or working with catering departments will be an added advantage.
• Training in food safety, infection prevention and control, or hospital food service management will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with relevant Zambian healthcare regulations and professional standards, and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Application Process:
Suitably qualified candidates should submit their application letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic and professional qualifications to: careers@ihzfairview.com.
Closing Date: Friday, 23rd October 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.