Diet and Nutrition Counselor Jobs in Chennai Ayurveda and AYUSH Clinic

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Diet and Nutrition Counselor positions in Chennai's private Ayurveda and AYUSH Clinic sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Ayurveda and AYUSH Healthcare employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient Prakriti (body constitution) and dietary habits during initial consultations
• Design personalised Ayurvedic diet and nutrition plans aligned with physician treatment protocols
• Counsel patients on seasonal diet, food combining principles, and Ayurvedic lifestyle modifications
• Provide specific dietary guidance for chronic conditions including diabetes, obesity, and digestive disorders
• Track patient dietary compliance and progress during follow-up consultations
• Collaborate with BAMS physicians to integrate diet plans into overall treatment protocols
• Conduct group diet and nutrition awareness workshops for clinic wellness programmes

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• How do you assess Prakriti to create a personalised Ayurvedic diet plan for a patient?
• Describe your approach to dietary counseling for a patient with Type 2 diabetes using Ayurvedic principles
• What Ayurvedic food combining rules do you follow in your diet recommendations?
• How do you handle a patient who is resistant to following Ayurvedic dietary changes?
• Describe your experience coordinating diet plans with BAMS physicians in a clinical setting
• What documentation tools do you use to track patient diet compliance and outcomes?
• How would you design a seasonal diet plan for a Pitta-dominant patient in Chennai's summer months?
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills