Clinical Dietitian
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American Hospital Dubai seeks a Clinical Dietitian to conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop tailored nutrition care plans, and educate patients and families. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition, a valid DHA license, and at least 2 years of post-qualification experience.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments of patients to identify individual dietary needs and develop appropriate nutrition care plans
- Interview patients and document pertinent information on appropriate nutrition documentation forms
- Educate and counsel patients and families on nutritional issues, individually or in groups
- Evaluate the appropriateness of the ordered diet and recommend diet order changes as indicated
- Plan and initiate medical nutrition therapy to patients if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol
- Recommend substitutions (meals or oral nutrition supplements) if patient is unable to eat the meal provided
- Coordinate care and relate information on assigned patients to food production and catering staff
- Complete nutritional assessment on patients being started and/or already placed on enteral or parenteral nutrition
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings to contribute expertise on nutrition related issues
- Develop and implement nutrition related programs and initiatives within the hospital to promote wellness and disease prevention
- Cooperate with catering services staff regarding provision of therapeutic diets: updating menus, supervising tray lines, audits, staff training
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Bachelor's degree in health science with a major in Nutrition
- Valid DHA license in the related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience post qualification in a related field
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Basic understanding of personal computers; computer literacy preferred
- Previous facilitator and health promotion experience preferred
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Position Description
- Conducts comprehensive nutritional assessments of patients to create tailored nutrition care plans.
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals for coordinated patient care.
- Develops wellness and disease prevention programs.
Position Responsibility
- Conducts comprehensive nutritional assessments of patients to identify individual dietary needs and develop appropriate nutrition care plans.
- Interviews patients and document pertinent information on the appropriate nutrition documentation forms.
- Educates and counsels patients and families on nutritional issues, either individually or in groups.
- Evaluates the appropriateness of the ordered diet and recommend diet order changes as indicated.
- Plans and initiates medical nutrition therapy to patients if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol.
- Recommends substitutions (meals or oral nutrition supplements) if patient is unable to eat the meal provided.
- When necessary/relevant, coordinate care and relate information on assigned patients to food production and catering staff.
- Completes a nutritional assessment on patients being started and/or already placed on enteral or parenteral nutrition.
- Provides follow up nutritional assessments as clinically indicated.
- Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
- Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and meetings to contribute expertise on nutrition related issues.
- Develops and implements nutrition related programs and initiatives within the hospital to promote wellness and disease prevention.
Position Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or, bachelor's degree in health science with a major in Nutrition
- Valid DHA license in the related field
Professional Experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience post qualification in a related field
- Post graduate diploma or master in Dietetics preferred
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Basic understanding of personal computers; computer literacy preferred
- Previous facilitator and health promotion experience preferred
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