Summary
Diaverum is seeking a temporary Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition care for patients across assigned clinics, with a focus on people receiving hemodialysis. The role includes nutrition assessment and counselling, individual care planning, monitoring clinical parameters, documentation and participation in audits and quality improvement. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Nutrition, valid SCFHS classification or registration as a Clinical Dietitian Specialist, Arabic and English fluency, and clinical dietetics experience; fresh graduates with strong clinical placements are welcome. Renal nutrition, digital clinical tools and HACCP experience are advantages.
The posting
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Diaverum is a Swedish-born, multinational healthcare organisation providing life-enhancing renal care to patients with chronic kidney disease. With more than 15,000 employees across 25 countries, and over 1,400 colleagues in 33 cities and towns across the Kingdom, we combine global experience with strong local presence. Our vision is to transform renal care by broadening access to high-quality kidney care. This is enabled by our standardised care delivery model, continuously evolving digital and AI capabilities, and people who care with competence, passion and inspiration.
At Diaverum Saudi Arabia, nutrition is an essential part of renal care. Our Clinical Dietitians play a direct role in improving nutritional status, supporting dialysis outcomes and helping patients achieve a better quality of life through evidence-based, patient-centred nutrition care.
We are looking for a Clinical Dietitian who combines strong clinical knowledge with excellent patient communication, multidisciplinary collaboration and an interest in technology and innovation.
The Role
The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating nutrition care services for patients across assigned clinics. You will provide Medical Nutrition Therapy, monitor clinical nutrition parameters, support food service quality and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
You will report to the Clinic Manager and work closely with the Head of Nutrition Care, physicians, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team
What You Will Do
- Deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy tailored to hemodialysis patients with different backgrounds, age groups and medical conditions.
- Implement the Nutrition Care Process, including screening, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, counselling, monitoring and evaluation.
- Identify and manage nutrition-related conditions including malnutrition, protein-energy wasting (PEW), sarcopenia, obesity, diabetes and other chronic conditions.
- Monitor clinical, biochemical and nutritional parameters and develop individualised nutrition care plans.
- Utilise digital tools, AI-enabled technologies and body composition assessment devices where available to support nutritional assessment, monitoring and clinical decision-making.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including Monthly Care Plans, nutritional assessments, follow-ups and referrals.
- Participate in nutrition audits, quality improvement initiatives and monitoring of nutrition outcome indicators.
- Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to support comprehensive patient care.
- Support the orientation, education and development of dietitians, interns and colleagues.
- Stay updated on renal nutrition, malnutrition, sarcopenia, digital health and emerging technologies in clinical nutrition
Who You Are
You are clinically precise, patient-focused and forward-thinking. You understand that nutrition in dialysis is complex and requires both strong technical knowledge and effective patient communication.
You will be well-suited to this role if you:
- Deliver evidence-based nutrition care with accuracy and genuine patient focus.
- Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
- Recognise nutritional risk early and take appropriate action.
- Are comfortable using digital tools and open to AI and technology-enabled clinical practice.
- Take initiative in quality improvement and continuous learning.
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience and Qualifications
What we need:
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical Nutrition. Master's degree is an advantage.
- Valid SCFHS classification/registration as a Clinical Dietitian Specialist.
- Fluent in Arabic and English, spoken and written.
- Proficient in MS Office and basic computer systems.
- Clinical dietetics experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
What you need to be able to do:
- Bachelor's degree in Clinical Nutrition. Master's degree is an advantage.
- Valid SCFHS classification/registration as a Clinical Dietitian Specialist.
- Fluent in Arabic and English, spoken and written.
- Proficient in MS Office and basic computer systems.
- Clinical dietetics experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.
What gives you an edge:
- Experience in renal nutrition, diabetes or chronic disease management.
- Knowledge of malnutrition, PEW and sarcopenia.
- Experience with body composition analysis, nutrition assessment technologies or digital clinical tools.
- Familiarity with HACCP and foodservice management.
- Experience with nutrition outcome indicators, research or quality improvement projects.
What Makes This Role Meaningful
Dialysis patients depend on precise nutritional management to maintain nutritional status, tolerate treatment and improve their quality of life. As a Clinical Dietitian at Diaverum, you will combine clinical expertise, patient care, data and technology to make a measurable difference in the lives of people living with chronic kidney disease.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are passionate about clinical nutrition, committed to evidence-based practice and excited about the future of healthcare, we welcome you to apply.
We welcome fresh graduates with strong clinical placement experience and encourage all qualifying candidates to apply.