Diabetic Educator

SSBZHospital; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Sharjah, UAE, seeks a Diabetes Educator to provide comprehensive education and clinical support to diabetes patients. The role involves assessing patient needs, developing education plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have a minimum of 2 years of diabetes education experience. Excellent communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Diabetes Educator as per DOH/DHA guidelines.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in diabetes education.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop personalized diabetes management and education plans.
• Educate patients and families on medications, glucose monitoring, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with JCI, DOH/DHA, and infection control standards.
• Contribute to audits and service improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient education

Communication skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or recognized health field

Certified Diabetes Educator

Job description

Overview

M42 is a global tech-enabled health company based in Abu Dhabi, combining advanced medical technologies with world-class patient services. Within its network, Sheikh Sultan Bin Zayed Hospital continues to serve the military and their families, while opening its doors to the wider communities across the region. It offers a comprehensive range of multidisciplinary medical and surgical specialties. Patients have access to a full range of services from Family Medicine and Internal Medicine, Diabetes Management & Endocrinology to Psychiatry and Emergency Care.

The Diabetes Educator provides comprehensive education and clinical support to patients living with diabetes, empowering them to manage their condition effectively and improve their quality of life. The role involves developing individualized care plans, delivering patient and family education, supporting physicians in treatment adjustments, and ensuring compliance with DOH/DHA and international standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop personalized diabetes management and education plans.
• Educate patients and families on insulin/oral medications, glucose monitoring, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure accurate documentation, compliance with JCI, DOH/DHA, and infection control standards.
• Contribute to audits, research, and service improvement initiatives.
• Promote patient advocacy, safety, and adherence to organizational values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, or any recognized health field.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (as per DOH/DHA guidelines).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in diabetes education.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.