Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Ensure smooth delivery of inpatient and outpatient dietetic services, based on evidence-based practice.

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient nutrition needs, including enteral feeding services.

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and carers, respecting confidentiality, dignity, culture, and beliefs.

Provide health education to patients and families to promote healthy lifestyles.

Maintain accurate patient records in line with DHA and organizational standards.

Leadership & Professional Responsibilities

Provide professional leadership to the dietetic team, supporting and supervising junior staff.

Conduct training, induction, and appraisals; ensure compliance with statutory/mandatory training.

Represent the dietetic profession in MDT meetings and working groups.

Support practice development, audits, and research to strengthen evidence-based care.

Promote dietetic services within the organization and wider community.

Operational & Administrative Responsibilities

Organising daily, weekly, and monthly team schedules

Oversee hospital catering standards to meet clinical nutrition requirements.

Manage stock levels and requisitions for nutritional products.

Ensure safe use of all dietetic equipment and compliance with infection control.

Prepare diet sheets, teaching materials, and service literature.

Maintain statistical records for service evaluation and improvement.

Communication & Collaboration

Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, catering, and MDT colleagues to deliver holistic care.

Use effective communication skills to engage patients and families, often dealing with complex or sensitive information.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education & Qualification

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) license.

Bachelor s degree Dietetics or Bachelor s degree in a related health science field with a concentration in dietetics and Post-graduate training (Master s degree or equivalent) in Dietetics