• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plan to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling to inpatient and outpatient.
• Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client
• Performs initial assessment and reassessment of patients in the department
• Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
• Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
• Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.
• Inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.
• Administrative activities:
• Responsible for the smooth work flow of the Department.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient\'s record
• Participating in annual performance appraisal programs.
• Handles difficult situations in a confident and caring manner.
• Participates in Quality improvement projects and KPI\'s.
• Understands and observes health and safety at work and welfare issues to protect self and others.
• Develop policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.
• Adheres to established department policies and procedures, objectives, safety and quality assurance programs.
• Maintains high levels of cleanliness and tidiness within the department.
• Training and mentoring new Dietician in the department.
• Should also follow the Department Policies related to Infection Control.
• Provide daily supervision and support to the inpatient and outpatient services with regard to food service / nutritional programs.
• Recruit, interview, select employees and provide effective recommendation for hiring; evaluates competency and performance of personnel, recommend disciplinary actions and promotions.
• Works closely with other Heads of the Department in developing policies and procedures to promote quality health care.
• Advises and orients staff on policies and procedures as well as quality control measures for test procedures.
• Responsible for formulation, implementation & oversees the policies and procedures as per the standards of HAAD, EHSMS, JCI, ISO and Regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with the hospital policies and procedures as per the standards of HAAD, EHSMS, JCI, ISO and other Regulatory bodies.
• Ensures all Dieticians in the department maintain accredited licensing and certification.
• Monitors the status of equipment repairs and preventative maintenance by gathering data on equipment malfunctions and associated down time, and documents the same.
• Applies the profession\'s Code of Ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Develops, supports and participates in active Continuing Medical Education program for the staff which may include workshops, conferences, lectures and other educational activities.
• Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plan to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling to inpatient and outpatient.
• Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client
• Performs initial assessment and reassessment of patients in the department
• Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
• Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
• Monitor food service operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards.
• Inspect meals served for conformance to prescribed diets and standards of palatability and appearance.
• Administrative activities:
• Responsible for the smooth work flow of the Department.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient\'s record
• Participating in annual performance appraisal programs.
• Handles difficult situations in a confident and caring manner.
• Participates in Quality improvement projects and KPI\'s.
• Understands and observes health and safety at work and welfare issues to protect self and others.
• Develop policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.
• Adheres to established department policies and procedures, objectives, safety and quality assurance programs.
• Maintains high levels of cleanliness and tidiness within the department.
• Training and mentoring new Dietician in the department.
• Should also follow the Department Policies related to Infection Control.
• Provide daily supervision and support to the inpatient and outpatient services with regard to food service / nutritional programs.
• Recruit, interview, select employees and provide effective recommendation for hiring; evaluates competency and performance of personnel, recommend disciplinary actions and promotions.
• Works closely with other Heads of the Department in developing policies and procedures to promote quality health care.
• Advises and orients staff on policies and procedures as well as quality control measures for test procedures.
• Responsible for formulation, implementation & oversees the policies and procedures as per the standards of HAAD, EHSMS, JCI, ISO and Regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with the hospital policies and procedures as per the standards of HAAD, EHSMS, JCI, ISO and other Regulatory bodies.
• Ensures all Dieticians in the department maintain accredited licensing and certification.
• Monitors the status of equipment repairs and preventative maintenance by gathering data on equipment malfunctions and associated down time, and documents the same.
• Applies the profession\'s Code of Ethics in all aspects of practice.
• Develops, supports and participates in active Continuing Medical Education program for the staff which may include workshops, conferences, lectures and other educational activities.
• Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.

• QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS
• Must possess BSc degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from an accredited program
• Must possess Current National license
• MSc in relevant clinical field (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience)
• Active member of a nutrition society or Association
• Must possess at least 2 years of experience as clinical dietitian in an acute care facility; * UAE National: upon completion of Internship
• Ability to review procedures and implement new models of service delivery to satisfy client and organizational requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Arabic language advantageous/desirable but not essential.
• Possess a \xe2\x80\x9ccan do\xe2\x80\x9d and flexible approach.
• Ability to demonstrate highly developed communication and organizational skills at all levels.
• Ability to provide compassionate care that is respectful to patients\' preferences.
• Knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and in a team within a complex clinical setting.
• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of confidentiality policy.

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