DHA Dietician UAE National (Emirati) only AL BARSHA 2

GluCare; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in diabetes care in Dubai seeks a Dietician to deliver evidence-based nutritional care. Responsibilities include patient assessments, developing nutrition plans, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and a valid DHA License, along with at least 2 years of clinical experience. This is a full-time position that leverages technology for optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Utilize digital health platforms to track patient progress.
• Conduct nutrition education sessions and promote preventive strategies.
• Maintain documentation per DHA and GluCare standards.

Skills

Patient communication

Evidence-based decision-making

Empathy

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Valid DHA License or Eligibility

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Technology-Enabled Nutrition Care:

• Utilize GluCares 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors 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.