Clinical Dietitian

Overview

1. Nutrition Assessment & Care Planning

• Conduct patient nutrition assessments and identify dietary needs and risks.
• Review medical information and develop individualised nutrition care plans.
• Recommend appropriate nutrition interventions.

2. Patient Consultation & Education

• Provide nutrition counseling and educate patients on healthy eating, meal planning, and lifestyle changes.
• Support dietary management for chronic conditions including diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic conditions.

3. Clinical Monitoring & Follow-Up

• Monitor patient progress and effectiveness of nutrition plans.
• Adjust recommendations based on patient outcomes and medical changes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

4. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to support patient care plans.
• Provide nutrition recommendations as part of holistic patient management.

5. Quality & Patient Safety

• Maintain compliance with clinical guidelines, healthcare regulations, and company policies.
• Ensure confidentiality and evidence-based nutrition practice.

6. Service Development Support

• Identify patients who may benefit from nutrition services.
• Support patient engagement, retention, and utilization of nutrition programs.

• License & Certification

• Valid DHA License/registered dietitian according to DHA and UAE healthcare requirements

Education

Experience

Skills And Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and nutrition planning skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a home healthcare environment.
• Strong documentation and healthcare record management skills.

Performance Indicators

• Patient Nutrition Assessment Completion Rate (% of completed patient nutritional assessments)
• Quality of Clinical Documentation (≥95% completeness and accuracy of patient medical records with timely completion)
• Patient Follow-Up Compliance (% of completed follow ups, specifically to patients enrolled in wellness programs)
• Clinical Compliance & Patient Safety (100% compliance with clinical protocols, policies, and regulatory requirements)
• Patient Outcome Improvement Rate (% of patients showing significant and measurable improvements)
• Nutrition Service Utilisation (Conversion of eligible patients into appropriate healthcare programs/services)

Working Conditions

• Location: 202 Capital Golden Tower, Business Bay
• Work Timings: 48 hours/week, 6 days per week (as per UAE labor law) for full time, Part-time and commission basis to be determined upon hiring
• May require occasional travels within Dubai for home visits