Dietitian in Poly-Oncology - 40%

05 August 2026
40%
Permanent position
Genève

Job summary

Join the Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, a leading establishment with over 13,000 collaborators. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on quality care.

Tasks

Ensure nutritional care for adult patients in poly-oncology.
Conduct regular indirect calorimetry and body composition measurements.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to prevent malnutrition.

Skills

Bachelor in nutrition and dietetics or equivalent recognized by Croix-Rouge Suisse.
Strong teamwork and negotiation skills with medical staff.
Good command of IT tools and English.

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About the job

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals are a reference institution at both national and international levels. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to view our 2025 retrospective by clicking here .

The role of dietitian is attached to the Care Directorate, which guarantees the quality and safety of care within the establishment. This directorate oversees care activities and relies on three deputy directorates dedicated to expertise and professional practices, quality-sustainability and digital innovation, as well as management and transformation.

Job Description

Within the framework of this mandate, you will ensure the nutritional care of adult patients in poly-oncology according to the nutritional care process.

You regularly perform indirect calorimetry and body composition measurements, actively participate in various clinical and functional meetings, and ensure the maintenance of harmonised nutritional care by applying the principles of Evidence Based Medicine as well as the recommendations of expert societies.

You actively contribute to the prevention of protein-energy malnutrition related to pathologies and treatments, lead workshops and courses intended for various health professionals, and collaborate with the specialised multidisciplinary team.

You contribute to maintaining a constructive and collaborative team dynamic and, if necessary, cover for your colleagues in the oncology sector as well as in other acute care units.

Qualifications

You hold a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Swiss Red Cross and have a practice licence in the canton of Geneva.

Experience in acute care is required; experience in adult intensive care is an asset.

You have a good command of IT tools, English, and indirect calorimetry (IC) and body composition measurements by bioelectrical impedance analysis.

With an excellent team spirit, you are able to argue and negotiate nutritional care with the medical staff and demonstrate great adaptability.

Additional Information

Start date: 01.10.2026
Number of positions: 1
Work rate: 40%
Job grade: 15
Contract type: One-year fixed-term contract
Application deadline: 21.08.2026
Contact for information: Ms S. Graf, Head Dietitian, tel 079 553 33 35

Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last two work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUG encourage applications from the Cantonal Employment Office.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.