Dietitian

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital seeks a skilled Dietician to provide nutritional therapy and ensure patient dietary needs are met. The role involves developing care plans, monitoring food services for compliance, and orienting new employees on safe practices. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have at least 2 years' experience in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to be licensed as a Dietician in the UAE.
• At least 2 years' experience as a licensed Dietician.

Responsibilities

• Implement dietary care plans for inpatients and outpatients.
• Monitor food service operations to ensure patient safety.
• Update and implement educational material on nutrition.

Skills

Computer literacy

Menu planning

Educational programme design

Food service operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutritional Sciences or Dietetics

Job description

To provide appropriate professional medical nutrition therapy and councelling 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

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

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

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

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Demonstrate the ability to plan and execute healthy menus
• Design and implementation of educational programmes
• Knowledge and understanding of food service operations, including food preparation, sanitation and procurement