PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Provides direct patient care (e.g., nutrition assessment, reassessment and education) using medical nutrition therapy

 Provides counseling services to patients with disease processes that require nutritional management

 Implements nutritional care plans for patients, reassesses plan for effectiveness as appropriate and utilizes appropriate documentation

 Recommends and pends changes for diet orders and initiates intake assessments

 Creates and revises educational materials on medical nutrition therapy related to disease management

 Provides consultation and guidance in nutritional management and diet counseling to patients, physicians, nurses and other CCAD personnel

 Serves as an integral part of the health care team, making evidence-based recommendations, serving as a resource for nutrition-related matters and training residents, nurses and other team members

 Monitors the nutrition care of patients

 Individualizes patient care efforts to prevent and treat diseases through nutrition therapy

 Delegates tasks to the dietetic technician and maintains accountability for care provided to patients as assigned by the department

 Represents CCAD on nutrition related matters

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Education ESSENTIAL:

 Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from an accredited program is required

Education PREFERRED

 Master’s degree in relevant clinical field is preferred

Experience

 Minimum of two (2) years experience as clinical dietitian in an acute care facility is required

 For UAE Nationals: Upon completion of an internship

Certification and Licensure

 Current national license is required

Professional Membership

 Active member of a nutrition society of Association is preferred

Job Specific Skills and Abilities

 Knowledge of nutrition assessments, patient care plans and best practices
 Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
 Ability to effectively use electronic communication tools
 Strong interpersonal skills
 Strong oral and written communication skills
 Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
 Fluency in written and spoken English

 Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred