أخصائي تغذية علاجية لبرنامج DAFNE

General Information

Language : Bilingual – Arabic & English
Years of Experience : Over 05 Years of Previous Experience in the Similar Role is Required
Closing Date : 31 December 2026

Function

Provide one on one Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), patient education in individual and group sessions. Develop evidence –based educational material for patients and the public.

Responsibilities

• Roles & Responsibilities

  • Assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop and implement therapeutic diets, evaluate and report (document) results
  • Confer with physicians and other health care providers in order to coordinate medical and nutritional needs of patients
  • Counsel individuals, groups, family members and caretakers on nutritional practices designed to prevent disease and promote good health
  • Assist in conducting nutritional education group sessions for patients
  • Develop evidence – based nutrition educational material
  • Assist in supervising cooking classes when required
  • Assist in developing and implementing at least one departmental project or service and carry out departmental duties as assigned and agreed upon
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Head of Unit

Required Skills and Expertise:

• • Two years minimum of related experience in similar organization
  • Competent in applying Medical Nutrition Therapy
  • Good communication skills in both Arabic and English (reading, writing, speaking)
  • Knowledge of behavioral modification theories is desirable
  • Capable of developing educational material
  • Current membership of professional associations for nutrition is desirable
  • Valid Practice license

Other Comments:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or higher, preferably candidate with a master’s degree