Clinical Dietitian - Emirati Talent

Mediclinic Welcare Hospital; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dubai is seeking a licensed Dietician to deliver professional medical nutrition therapy and counselling. The role involves implementing dietary care plans, monitoring food service operations, and developing educational materials on nutrition. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to positively impact patient health.

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelors Degree in Nutritional Sciences or Dietetics or eligibility to be licensed as a Dietician in the UAE.
• Essential: At least 2 years of experience as a licensed Dietician.

Responsibilities

• Implement dietary care plans for inpatients and outpatients.
• Monitor food service operations for patient safety.
• Orientate new employees on nutritional practices.
• Develop educational materials on nutrition.

Skills

Computer literacy

Collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Design educational programmes

Knowledge of food service operations

Menu planning

Education

Bachelors Degree in Nutritional Sciences or Dietetics

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide appropriate professional medical nutrition therapy and counselling to inpatients, outpatients and family members to ensure that the health needs of patients are cared for and improve lifestyles.

To ensure patient safety and quality by monitoring food service operations to ensure compliance with nutritional and sanitation standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Effective and efficient implementation of dietary care plans for inpatients and outpatients
• Monitor and manage food service operations to ensure patient safety and positive patient experiences
• Orientate new food services and clinical employees on safe and healthy nutritional practices
• Develop, review, update and implement educational material on nutrition for patients and wider community

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Essential : Bachelors Degree in Nutritional Sciences or Dietetics or eligability to be licensed as a Dietician in the UAE

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential : At least 2 years’ experience as a licensed Dietician in own country or UAE

Desired : At least 2 years’ experience as a licensed Dietician in the UAE within an acute care facility (hospital experience preferred)

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with different stakeholders in the organisation
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Design and implementation of educational programmes
• Knowledge and understanding of food service operations, including food preparation, sanitation and procurement
• Plan and deliver healthy menus