Job Description

To manage patients for whom he / she is responsible to the highest attainable standards to care within the resources of Dallah Hospital by developing, coordinating and implementing clinical dietetic services. Dietician’s performance has a direct bearing on the quality of hospital services and satisfaction in the hospital.

• Develops clinical Dietary Policies and Procedures for review and implementation.
• Ensures that Clinical Dietary Policies and Procedures are implemented and Hospital standards are met.
• Reports information about diets to other members of the Catering/Dietary Department.
• Assesses nutritional needs of patients on long term care.
• Plans therapeutic diets on collaboration with the physician.
• Provides education to patients and families regarding their diet through diet counseling.
• Provides outpatient clinic diet therapy under the direction of the Medical Staff.
• Attends in-service training programs regarding safety, infection control, fire prevention, etc.
• Prepares monthly statistical reports.
• Implements appropriate policies and procedures to achieve the Hospital’s goals and objectives in pursuit of Standards of Care, Quality/ Performance Improvement.
• Participate in patient and family education to help patients and families to better understand and participate in their care and make well informed care decisions.
• Performs any other duties within the range of his / her professional knowledge and skills as directed by the Head of Department.

Requirements:

• Essential: Two (2) years work experience in a Hospital or other company as a clinical dietician.

Essential:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Must be a Registered Dietician.
• Licensed by the Ministry of Health.
• Food Handler’s Permit.