Profile Snap Shot:

Recognized throughout career for being a visionary and productive person, possess 10 years of working experience as Chief Nutritionist in one of the best South Indian super specialty charitable hospital NIMS Medicity, Kerala, India. Currently worked as “Food Service Supervisor / Assistant Nutrition Manager in Al Ain Center for Care and Rehabilitation Disabled – Al Ain, UAE since 2 years from March 2018 to March 2020.

A Registered Dietician with a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Food Science and Nutrition and Master of Philosophy in Food Science and Nutrition; providing nutrition consulting, assessments and support goal setting through evidence-based practice for patients, clients and groups on the following: weight loss, weight maintenance, weight gain, pre- and post-natal nutrition, infant and early childhood nutrition, school nutrition education, sports nutrition, diabetes, heart disease and hypertension, food sensitivities, intolerances and allergies.

Key Skills

Deliver programs for healthy lifestyles, chronic disease, palliative care, cancer care, reproductive and child health, and geriatric care.

Strategic blend of mind, providing the clinical team with nutrition consultation, education, and information that contribute to the health and wellness of clients and the knowledge and expertise of providers.

Operating electronic devices like BCA machines.

Proven capability in planning & organizing events.

Excellent written and oral communication skills – Interacting and briefing the client with the treatment procedures during the consult and to ensure all doubts / queries are cleared as per the food plan is concerned and sharing ideas with the rest of the team as well as working with Development and QA when required

Proven efficiency in designing and implementing large scale training programs, develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines and other materials used in teaching for the inter professional groups of students.

Educational Qualification :

Masters of Science Philosophy in Nutrition & Dietetics from Vinayaka Missions University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.(2007 - 2008)

Masters of Science in Food science & Nutrition from Avinashilingam institute for Home science & Higher Education for women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. (2002 - 2004)

Bachelor of Science in Food science & Nutrition/Food Quality Control from Avinashilingam institute, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. (1999 -2002)

Registration/Trainings

Registered as Dietician in IDA - Kerala chapter, India from 18.05.2012.

IBM Advanced carrier education Industrial Training at Milma, Thiruvananthapuram dairy.

1 Month Dietician Training in Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences, Kerala.

Awards & Accomplishments :

Special appreciation from Managing Director for conducting research on global cardiovascular risk and nutritional problems arising in a population suffering from chronic disease and provided input into gaps in health and social services

Special commendation from Head HR(M) for development for providing group education within corporate settings, parent council groups, and community outlets using adult-based learning techniques to engage and lead change on various nutrition, health and wellness topic.

Computer Skills :

Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point), MS Windows 7/XP

Work Experience

ALAIN CENTER FOR CARE AND REHABILITATION – DISABLED, ALAIN, UAE.

March 2018 – Till Date Assistant Nutrition Manager / Food Service Supervisor

Able to communicate and give special care to the special needy kids.

As a Nutritionist and being the Food Service Supervisor in the department, taking care of the nutritional status of 260 students in a very effective manner.

Formulating menus on a monthly basis based on the Diagnosis of Autism, Down Syndrome and Mental Disability.

Prepared and executed successfully the procedural way of doing BCA to assess and acknowledge the nutritional status and physical well-being of the students.

Periodic updates to my Manager with the dietary pattern and eating habits of each and every resident children as per the necessity and during parents visit with all the necessary information.

Updating file entries in the odoo system

NIMS MEDCITY, Neyyattinkara, Kerala, India

Dec 2013 – March 2018 Chief Nutritionist

Working with clients to set lifestyle goals to improve their current state of health, including but not limited to: improved energy levels, stress management, physical fitness, and overall mental health.

Advising patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation

Provide group education within corporate settings, parent council groups, and community outlets using adult-based learning techniques to engage and lead change on various nutrition, health and wellness topics

Providing client care through nutritional assessment, counseling, and education about cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, failure to thrive, and healthy lifestyles.

Mar 2010 – Dec 2013 Senior Nutritionist/External Lecturer

Deliver programs for healthy lifestyles, Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.

Supervised the education and training of dietetic interns and provided nutrition education to other health professionals in the Health Services department.

Supported patients to make positive, independent choices and decisions around diet and nutrition to maximize health

Provided specialized care for pre and post-natal nutrition, infant and early childhood nutrition, school nutrition education, sports nutrition, diabetes, heart disease and hypertension, food sensitivities, intolerances and allergies.

Developing policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.

Muslim Arts & Science College, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India

Jun 2007 – Dec 2007 Lecturer – Nutritionist

Conducting lectures, demonstrations, and seminars for food and science students on topics for healthy lifestyles, nutrition, education, and information that contribute to the health, wellness and the knowledge and expertise of providers.

Developing safe, professional and comprehensive nutritional programs to ensure staff members and students are satisfied with their program and remain motivated to attain their personal fitness goals

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Kerala, India

Jan 2005 – April 2005 Trainee – Nutritionist

Worked as a Trainee - Dietician in Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, Kerala for a period of 4 months.

Reference:

Mr.M.S Faizal Khan Mobile : +91-944*******

Managing Director, NIMS Medicity

Dr. Madhu Sreedharan Mobile : +91-944*******

Dept of Cardiology, NIMS Medicity

Arun Babu

HR Manager Nims Medicity Mobile: +91-963*******

Personal Details:

Date of Birth - 25/12/1981

Spouse Name - Viji Kumar

Languages Known - English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

Nationality - Indian

Passport Number - N3226577

Validity - 07.09.2025 -

Diviya Vijikumar

K.S Bhavan, Papericonam,

Pacode Post, KanyaKumari

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Mob :009***********

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