Clinical Dietitian - Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology (AFIC) - Pakistan
(2020-10 - 2024-03)
Worked as part of the senior dietitian team within a military tertiary care hospital, contributing to clinical decision-making, service delivery, and mentoring of junior staff.
- Provided medical nutrition therapy for post-CABG and cardiac patients, supporting recovery, wound healing, lipid management, and long-term cardiovascular health.
- Delivered individualised dietary counselling to patients with hypertension, coronary heart disease, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and coeliac disease, tailoring advice to clinical needs and patient understanding.
- Participated in regular dietetic ward rounds, reviewing patients' nutritional status and intake, and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to support appropriate care plans.
- Monitored and evaluated therapeutic diets and meal provision to ensure compliance with prescribed requirements and hospital standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of hospital food services and mess areas, reviewing food preparation practices, hygiene standards, and diet accuracy in accordance with institutional policies.
- Supervised dietetic students and interns, offering clinical guidance, case discussions, and feedback to support learning and professional development.
- Took responsibility for ethical review processes as Institutional Ethics Review Board (IERB) In-Charge, maintaining documentation and ensuring adherence to research governance requirements.
- Assisted research officers with manuscript preparation for the Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal (PAFMJ), including data review and compliance with submission guidelines.
- Supported research activities through data collection, basic analysis, and interpretation, contributing to clinical research projects within the department.
