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Nutritionist (1 Position)
International Hospital of Zambia Lusaka, Zambia
Employer and vacancy source: International Hospital of Zambia
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- EmployerInternational Hospital of Zambia
- LocationLusaka, Zambia
- Employer websitewww.internationalhospitalzm.com
- Application methodEmail application
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- International Hospital of Zambia
- Location
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Posted
- October 20, 2026
- Closing date
- Apply by November 19, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Health
- Application method
- Email application
Job description
INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL OF ZAMBIA — WE ARE HIRING! ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Position: Nutritionist (1 Position)
Organisation: International Hospital of Zambia
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: Friday, 23rd October 2026
The International Hospital of Zambia is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, skilled, and qualified individual for the position of Nutritionist (1) to join its clinical care multidisciplinary team.
Minimum Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or Dietetics, or a closely related qualification from a recognised university/institution.
- Valid professional registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) 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 nutritional counselling, including the management of diabetes, hypertension, renal diseases, obesity, and other acute and chronic medical 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 (IPC), or hospital food service management will be an added advantage.
- Familiarity with relevant Zambian healthcare regulations and professional standards, and the demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary medical team.
Application Process:
Suitably qualified candidates should submit their application letter, detailed curriculum vitae (CV), and copies of academic and professional qualifications via email to:
๐ง Email: careers@ihzfairview.com
๐ Closing Date: Friday, 23rd October 2026
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
๐ Website: www.internationalhospitalzm.com
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