Senior Nutritionist

Employment Details

Department: Multidisciplinary Team
Location: On-site (Kolkata)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 10+ years
Compensation: ₹15-20 LPA

Role Overview

The Senior Nutritionist is responsible for strengthening the integration of nutrition into clinical care at India Autism Center. It enables evidence-based dietary interventions that support behavioural regulation, metabolic health, and overall well-being for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Nutrition & Intervention

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments covering dietary habits, deficiencies, sensory preferences, and metabolic indicators
• Evaluate food sensitivities, gastrointestinal concerns, and gut–brain health factors
• Design and implement individualised diet plans aligned to clinical, behavioural, and sensory needs
• Collaborate with clinical teams on nutrition-linked behavioural and mental health interventions

Clinical Governance & Systems Integration

• Maintain high standards in nutritional assessments, documentation, and care plans
• Integrate assessment and intervention workflows with Clinical Care Software (CCS)
• Support selection and implementation of compatible nutrition/diet tracking tools within the broader clinical system
• Contribute to the standardisation of dietary protocols and reporting formats
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, confidentiality, and clinical guidelines

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with psychologists, physicians, occupational therapists, and speech-language therapists to integrate nutrition into care plans
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case reviews, and care discussions
• Coordinate with kitchen, hospitality, and nursing teams to ensure dietary compliance in residential and day-care settings
• Provide input into therapeutic menu planning and food preparation protocols

Family & Caregiver Engagement

• Conduct caregiver training sessions on nutrition for behaviour, mood, and daily functioning
• Develop practical home-based diet plans and guidance materials
• Support families in managing selective eating, sensory aversions, and food-related behaviours
• Promote awareness of food–behaviour relationships and sustainable dietary practices

Training, Research & Knowledge Development

• Contribute to internal training and cross-functional capacity-building initiatives
• Stay updated with advancements in clinical nutrition, neuro-nutrition, and gut–brain health
• Support research, data collection, and documentation of nutritional outcomes
• Contribute to the development of institutional knowledge resources and frameworks

Key Outcomes

• Consistent delivery of evidence-based, individualised nutritional interventions
• Measurable improvement in client outcomes (behaviour, attention, mood, physical health)
• Standardised and compliant nutritional documentation across cases
• Effective integration of nutrition within multidisciplinary care plans
• High levels of caregiver understanding, adherence, and satisfaction

Must-Have Requirements

Educational Qualification

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Nutrition / Dietetics / Nutritional Biochemistry / Food and Nutrition Science
• Registration with the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) or an equivalent recognised body

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical nutrition or dietetics
• Demonstrated experience working with neurodevelopmental, behavioural, or related populations
• Hands-on experience in nutritional assessment, diet planning, and intervention delivery

Core Skills

• Strong understanding of clinical nutrition, gut–brain health, and functional dietary approaches
• Ability to translate nutritional science into practical, individualised care plans
• Strong documentation and case management capabilities
• Effective interdisciplinary collaboration and communication

Preferred Skills

• Experience in multidisciplinary or institutional care settings
• Exposure to therapeutic diets and nutrition-linked behavioural interventions
• Familiarity with digital health tools or dietary tracking systems
• Involvement in training, mentoring, or research initiatives

Growth Opportunity

• Opportunity to evolve into a clinical leadership role with expanded responsibilities in nutrition program design, research, and service line development
• Exposure to multidisciplinary care models and large-scale program building in neurodevelopmental care

About India Autism Center

India Autism Center (IAC) is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to build a comprehensive ecosystem of support, training, research, and lifelong residential living solutions for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

Through our residential facility, professional training initiatives, community engagement efforts, and knowledge development work, we aspire to enable greater independence, dignity, and quality of life for individuals with autism across India.