Clinical Nutritionist/Dietitian

1. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

2. SCOPE OF PRACTICE

• The Clinical Nutritionist is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nutritional care for **inpatients and outpatients**, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• **3.
• KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:****3.1 Clinical Responsibilities:*** Perform **nutritional screening and comprehensive assessments** upon patient admission
• Develop and implement **individualized nutrition care plans** based on clinical diagnosis
• Provide **medical nutrition therapy (MNT)** for acute and chronic conditions including but not limited to:
• + Diabetes Mellitus
• + Cardiovascular diseases
• + Renal disorders
• + Gastrointestinal diseases
• + Malnutrition and obesity
• Prescribe and monitor **therapeutic diets**
• Manage **enteral and parenteral nutrition** in coordination with the medical team
• Monitor patient progress and **revise care plans accordingly**
• **3.2 Patient & Family Education:*** Provide structured **nutrition counseling and education**
• Educate patients on **dietary modifications and lifestyle changes**
• Participate in **health promotion and disease prevention programs**
• **3.3 Multidisciplinary Collaboration:*** Participate in **clinical rounds, case discussions, and care planning**
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals
• Support continuity of care across departments
• **3.4 Documentation & Compliance:*** Maintain accurate and timely **patient records and nutrition documentation**
• Ensure compliance with **hospital policies, clinical guidelines, and DHP regulations**
• Adhere to **patient safety, infection control, and quality standards**
• **3.5 Quality & Professional Development:*** Participate in **clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives**
• Maintain continuous **professional development (CPD)** as per DHP requirements
• Stay updated with **evidence-based nutrition practices**
• **4.
• QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:*** Bachelor’s or Diploma Degree in **Clinical Nutrition / Dietetics**
• Valid license or eligibility from the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP), Qatar
• Minimum **2–4 years of hospital/clinical experience**
• Certification in Clinical Nutrition (preferred)
• **5.
• COMPETENCIES:*** Advanced knowledge of **Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)**
• Clinical assessment and critical thinking
• Effective communication and counseling skills
• Ability to work within a **multidisciplinary healthcare team**
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• **6.
• WORKING CONDITIONS:*** Hospital inpatient and outpatient settings
• Participation in **clinical rounds and shift duties (if required)**
• **7.
• AUTHORITY & ACCOUNTABILITY:*** Accountable for the **nutritional management of assigned patients**
• Responsible for maintaining **professional standards and ethical practice**