Dietitian

Job description / Role

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

The Dietician/Nutritionist is responsible for providing professional consultation and advice on patient's health needs. He/she designs nutritional programs to improve and maintain the health of the patient.
- Counsel and assess patient dietary health needs and wellness goals and develop appropriate nutrition program
- Educate patients on nutrition to promote healthy eating
- Evaluate the effects of meal plans and revise the plans as needed
- Work and collaborate with other medical doctors to achieve patient's health goals
- Write reports to document patient progress and maintain an accurate records
- Work directly with the Medical Director to ensure quality of medical protocols
- Attend and participate in conferences, meetings and other activities in order to maintain and improve the quality of service provided in the clinic
- Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge, skills and expertise
- Keep up to date on latest nutritional science research
- Communicate and liaise with health/medical authorities when required
- Ensure adherence to local, state and federal laws in administering treatments

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
- Bachelor's Degree of Science in Dietetics OR
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Science with major in Nutrition AND Post graduate Diploma or Master in Dietetics OR
- Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition/Public Health Nutrition

Minimum Experience:
- 5+ years experience as clinical dietician in a health facility or nutrition in the UAE.

Job-Specific Skills:

Knowledge of food plans and nutrition programs

Behavioural Competencies :
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- Strong communication skills
- Good decision making skills
- Customer focused
- High level of professionalism

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.