Clinical Dietician/nutritionist - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Search PlusHR

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

1 week ago

Ahmed Al-Mansouri

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Description

Under direct supervision, provides basic nutrition education to patients and their families; certifies patients for specific public health program benefits.

Performs a range of administrative functions required to ensure efficient program operation.


Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Evaluates and assesses nutrition status of patients, and screens patients for nutritional risk in accordance with established department protocols and standards.
  • Plans and initiates medical nutrition therapy to patients if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol.
  • Certifies patients for specific program benefits.
  • Educates and counsels patients and families on nutritional issues, either individually or in groups.
  • Communicates individual nutritional care plans to other health care providers as a member of a health care team.
  • Monitors store participation; identifies and resolves problems between stores and patients.
  • Orders and maintains an inventory of program supplies, including patient checks, for all clinics.
  • Performs various administrative duties related to public health nutrition programs.
  • Maintains professional growth and development through the completion of required departmental competencies.
  • Performs miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:


  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or an equivalent field; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a yearforyear basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:


  • Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
  • Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner easily understood by the client.
  • Knowledge of clinical nutrition theory and practice.
  • Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
  • Knowledge of sponsored nutritional programs and patient certification requirements.
  • Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings.
  • Ability to resolve interpersonal problems, disputes and issues.
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