DHA Dietician - UAE National (Emirati) - AL Barsha 2, Dubai

GluCare; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Dietician to deliver evidence-based nutritional care for patients with diabetes and metabolic conditions. The role focuses on patient assessment, individualized care plans, and collaboration with a health team to achieve optimal health outcomes. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, DHA license, and 2 years of clinical experience are required. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in a diabetes or metabolic setting.
• Experience in digital health or technology-assisted care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition in chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy for patients with various conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated care.

Skills

Patient communication skills

Clinical decision-making

Nutritional care knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Valid DHA License

Tools

EMR systems

Digital health applications

Job description

Location: Grove Mall @ Al Barsha 2, Dubai

Role Summary

The Dietician at GluCare Integrated Diabetes Center plays a key role in providing evidence-based nutritional care to patients with diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other lifestyle-related conditions. The role emphasizes a patient-centered approach, integrating clinical nutrition therapy, technology-driven monitoring, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal metabolic outcomes and long-term health improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment & Nutritional Care

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including dietary history, anthropometric measurements, and analysis of clinical and biochemical data.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans aligned with patients’ medical conditions, treatment goals, and lifestyle.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for patients with diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and other metabolic disorders.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on balanced nutrition, portion control, and sustainable dietary habits.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with endocrinologists, diabetologists, physicians, diabetes educators, and health coaches to ensure integrated patient care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and care plan development.
• Collaborate with the digital health team to interpret and act upon continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and wearable data.

Technology-Enabled Nutrition Care

• Utilize GluCare’s digital health platform and EMR to track and analyze patient progress and engagement.
• Integrate data from wearable devices, mobile apps, and patient-reported outcomes into nutritional counseling.
• Support patients in adopting tech-enabled lifestyle management tools.

Education & Prevention

• Conduct one-on-one and group nutrition education sessions.
• Develop and contribute to patient education materials, workshops, and health awareness programs.
• Promote preventive nutrition strategies to reduce the risk of diabetes and metabolic complications.

Quality Assurance & Professional Development

• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in line with DHA and GluCare standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, continuous quality improvement, and professional education.
• Stay updated on current research, nutrition guidelines, and innovations in dietetics and metabolic care.
• Understand, follow and support all hospital infection control programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Valid DHA License or Eligibility as a Dietician.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in a diabetes, metabolic, or lifestyle-focused setting.
• Experience in digital health or technology-assisted care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition in chronic disease management (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity).
• Proficiency in EMR systems and data interpretation.

Core Competencies

• Strong patient communication and counseling skills.
• Evidence-based clinical decision-making.
• Empathy, motivation, and patient-centered focus.
• Collaboration and teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Adaptability to a tech-integrated, outcomes-driven model of care.