Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Registered Dietitian I – Metabolic and Genetics Department

A Registered Dietitian I specializing in Metabolic and Genetics is responsible for providing clinical nutrition care to pediatric and adult patients with metabolic and genetic conditions. The role involves conducting nutritional assessments, developing individualized diet plans, providing nutrition counseling, and monitoring patient progress in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct nutritional assessments and evaluate patients’ dietary needs.
• Assess nutritional risks and identify nutrition-related health problems.
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy for patients with metabolic and genetic disorders.
• Monitor patients’ nutritional progress and evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and their families.
• Coordinate nutrition care with doctors and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Participate in nutrition education programs, family activities, and teaching kitchen activities.
• Support the training and development of dietetic technicians, interns, and graduate associates.
• Follow clinical nutrition standards, infection control policies, and healthcare regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and nutrition-related research activities.
• Provide on-call nutritional support for metabolic patients during weekends, holidays, and after regular working hours.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Science with a postgraduate diploma in Dietetics, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Science with a Master’s or postgraduate degree in Dietetics.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical experience.
• Current Dietetic License from the country of origin.
• Eligibility for licensing by the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of clinical nutrition and medical nutrition therapy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinical information systems.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.