Clinical Dietician

Overview

Facility Overview:

Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Hospital (SSBZH) is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility in the Northern Emirates run in partnership with M42. This unique collaboration between the civilian and military sectors is an example of a shared commitment to delivering world-class medical care. With access to cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of M42’s renowned network — such as Imperial College London's Diabetes Center, Amana Healthcare, Mubadala Health and Healthpoint — SSBZH is at the forefront of medical innovation.

The hospital is dedicated to improving health outcomes, facilitating access to quality care and addressing the unique needs of the military, their families and the wider community in the Northern Emirates.Focused on creating a healthier future, SSBZH places a strong emphasis on preventative medicine, patient education and specialized healthcare programs tailored to the residents of the Northern Emirates, setting new standards for healthcare excellence in the region.

Role overview:

This role involves planning, developing, and implementing nutritional and dietary care programs for patients/individuals in accordance with M42 and relevant national health regulatory policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards. The incumbent is also responsible for offering nutritional and diet-related counselling and advice to patients and their families to enhance their nutritional status, health, and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to division policies, procedures, and standards while ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory, accreditation, and certification bodies.
• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conducts ongoing risk assessments and adheres to safety measures during therapy sessions.
• Participates in meetings while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality in accordance with the organization’s code of conduct.
• Proactively identifies and manages risks, capitalizing on potential opportunities for improvement.
• Acts as a liaison and resource for staff regarding nutrition management and care.
• Involves in nutrition screening, referral, and management training for new staff during orientation.
• Conducts initial nutrition assessments and recommends evidence-based interventions for preventing and managing nutrition-related diseases and malnutrition.
• Ensures continuity of care for patients with active nutrition issues.
• Facilitates referrals for patients with complex nutrition-related concerns to more experienced Dietitians or external Dietetic Departments and supports medical staff in follow-up activities. Additionally, maintains accurate records of all patient-related information and participates in external events to raise awareness of nutrition and health issues.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Post-graduate or Master in Dietetics.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience; preferably in Physiotherapy and rehabilitation field.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, with a focus on continuous professional development.