Mubadala Health presently has an opening for qualified and motivated candidates for the job position of a Dietician in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The job vacancy is open for UAE nationals only. This job has recently been published on Mubadala Health career page and is open for all desirous Emiratis.

Job Purpose of A Dietician

• Responsible for planning, developing and implementing nutritional and dietary care programs to individuals in line with MH and DOH/DHA policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
• The incumbent is also responsible for providing nutritional and diet related counseling and advice to patients and their family members to improve their eating habits and ensure a healthy lifestyle.

Job Duties of A Dietician

• Pro actively participates in collaboration with the Line Manager to meet the division’s strategic and operational goals.
• Participates in meetings and maintains professionalism and confidentiality as per MH’s standard code of conduct.
• Performs nutritional screening on patients and consults with Physicians and relevant caregivers to assess patients and individuals nutritional needs, diet restrictions and plans.
• Customizes, modifies and implements nutrition programs and dietary care plans for patients to improve their eating habits and lifestyle conditions.
• Provides patients and their families with diet related advice and counseling on nutritional principles, healthy eating habits, dietary plans and modifications, food selection, weight loss and cholesterol reduction.
• Supports medical caregivers in following up on post consultation activities such as patients evaluation reports.
• Develops and maintains documents related to patients dietary documents and records in an accurate and timely manner and reflects specific information and services provided to the patient.
• Participates in external events to create awareness on healthy living.
• Assists in designing and implementing clinical programs, initiatives and services to ensure patient safety and quality healthcare delivery and participates in educational and research activities.
• Provides supervision, guidance, on the job training and shares continuous constructive feedback for direct reports if required.
• Pro actively identifies and meets self-development requirements for professional growth by developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness.
• Maintains the required Continuous Medical Education (CME) hours in compliance with DOH/DHA regulations.
• Communicates effectively with team members and maintains good inter departmental liaison to ensure smooth implementation of operational activities.
• Communicates in a culturally sensitive manner whilst interacting with patients to ensure seamless patient experience.

Who Can Apply?

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science with a major in Nutrition and Post graduate Diploma OR
• Master in Dietetics.