Al Futtaim Jobs - Clinical Dietitian I Healthcare I Dubai- UAE (Dubai, AE)

About Al-Futtaim

 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

 

Al-Futtaim is now entering the healthcare sector. We will expand our product and service portfolio by providing high-quality health and patient care. Using the latest innovations in technology and best clinical practices, we will strive to improve health outcomes and support people within the UAE and beyond to live happier, healthier and better lives.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

 

About the Role

 

The purpose of this role is to analyse, identify, prescribe and follow up specialised nutrition therapy and services to the patients.

 

About the Responsibility

 

• Conduct routine assessments to patients to assess their dietary habits and discover possible issues
• Give appropriate advice for healthy diets and preventative actions to promote overall health
• Conduct assessments to ill patients and evaluate symptoms to determine their condition
• Assess patients’ and clients’ health needs and diet
• Counsel patients on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits
• Develop meal plans, taking both cost and clients’ preferences into account
• Evaluate the effects of meal plans and change the plans as needed
• Promote better nutrition by speaking to groups about diet, nutrition, and the relationship between good eating habits and preventing or managing specific diseases
• Keep up with the latest nutritional science research
• Write reports to document patient progress
• Provide oral and enteral/parenteral nutritional support for patients accessing a range of different speciality services.
• Actively participate in dietetic procedures, monitoring and evaluating clinical activity.
• Competently conduct dietetic assessments, manage diagnosis and treatment of a patient caseload.
• Provide oral and enteral nutrition support, considering chronic disease management, working with the multidisciplinary team to manage these treatment plans.
• Develop skills and knowledge within the different specialities areas across the clinic.
• Encourage health promotion and patient education. Have knowledge of chronic disease management that encompasses diabetes, coeliac disease and oral /enteral nutrition support.
• Comply with infection prevention control policies and procedures at all times.
• Be aware of safe guarding policies, both local and national, and implement such policies should it become necessary.

 

About the Requirements

 

• Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
  • Master Degree in Dietetics, Bachelor Degree- BSc in Dietetics, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics or any Degree in Health Science with a major in Nutrition (as per DHA PQR) or Post – graduate diploma in Dietetics.
  • With DHA License/ DHA Eligibility Letter
  • English fluency is mandatory
  • Knowledge of Arabic is preferable

 

• Minimum Experience:
  • Minimum 4+ years experience in a similar role.

 

• Job-Specific Skills
• Undertake clinical duties, with relevant training in the below areas:
  • Obesity and Weight Management
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Kidney Disorders
  • Pregnancy & Lactation
  • Vitamin & Mineral Deficiencies
  • Food Allergies
  • Cardiovascular disorders
  • Liver problems
  • Parenteral Nutrition
  • Computer Literacy

 

• Behavioural Competencies:
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • Communications
  • Leadership and Advocacy
  • Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  • Research, Evidence-Informed Practice and Quality Improvement
  • Safety and Risk Management
  • Food, Nutrition and Dietetics and Physical Activity
  • Education and Counselling
  • Clinical Care
  • Community and Population Health
  • Foodservice Management
  • Organization Management

 

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