Dietitian Assistant

PPOAR; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PPOAR in Dubai is seeking a Dietitian Assistant to support our dietitian in planning and implementing nutrition programs for clients. You will conduct assessments, develop personalized meal plans, provide nutritional education, and maintain client records to support ongoing care.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Nutrition, strong communication skills, and is fluent in Malayalam to serve our local client base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Experience in Dietitian Assistant preferred but not required.
• Malayalam fluency is required.
• Legal eligibility to work in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dietitian in client assessments and develop personalized meal plans.
• Provide nutritional counseling and education to clients.
• Monitor client progress and adjust meal plans as needed.
• Keep accurate records of client information and progress.
• Stay up-to-date with nutrition research and trends.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills

Nutrition planning

Client assessment

Dietary counseling

Record keeping

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

Job description

Dietitian Assistant

We are in need of a Dietitian Assistant to join our team in Dubai. As a Dietitian Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the dietitian in planning and implementing nutrition programs for our clients. Your main duties will include conducting assessments, developing meal plans, and providing nutritional education to clients. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date with the latest nutrition research.

To excel in this role, you should have a strong understanding of nutrition principles and be able to communicate effectively with clients from different backgrounds. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required. Fluency in Malayalam is necessary as most of our clients are Malayalees.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dietitian in conducting client assessments and developing personalized meal plans
• Provide nutritional counseling and education to clients
• Monitor client progress and make necessary adjustments to meal plans
• Keep accurate records of client information and progress
• Stay up-to-date with the latest nutrition research and trends
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field
• Proven experience working as a Dietitian Assistant or similar role
• Strong knowledge of nutrition principles and ability to apply them to individualized meal plans
• Excellent communication skills, especially when working with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Fluency in Malayalam is required
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a team
• Must be able to work without accommodation
• Must be legally eligible to work in Dubai

Salary: 1800$ per month (negotiable based on experience)

Location: Dubai, UAE (no English language required)