Full-time
A leading Hospital Group in Dubai, UAE is hiring a Clinical Nutritionist with the following:
Responsibilities
- Implement action plans to promote person-centred care in your area.
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments of patients to identify dietary needs and potential health risks.
- Analyse medical histories and laboratory data to tailor nutrition plans to individual health conditions.
- Develop and implement personalized dietary plans based on patients’ medical conditions, lifestyle, and dietary preferences.
- Educate patients on the importance of nutrition and its impact on health.
- Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to integrate nutrition interventions into overall patient care plans.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress and modify nutrition plans accordingly.
- Provide clear and concise nutritional education to patients and their families, emphasizing dietary modifications and lifestyle changes.
- Offer guidance on food choices, portion control, and meal preparation.
- Monitor patients’ progress and adjust nutrition plans as needed.
- Conduct regular follow-up sessions to assess compliance and address any challenges patients may encounter.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of nutritional assessments, interventions, and patient progress.
- Ensure timely and thorough documentation by regulatory standards.
- Stay abreast of the latest research and developments in the field of clinical nutrition.
- Apply evidence-based practices to enhance the quality of nutrition services provided.
- Ensure the preparation of reports in a timely and accurate manner to meet the departmental requirements, policies, and standards.
- Perform other related duties or assignments as directed by HOD and Participate in hospital committees, task-force meetings and other meetings as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
