Dietitian

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

**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 Al-Futtaim Healthcare**

**We Hear Your Ambition.**
For over 90 years, the Al-Futtaim Group has been bringing the world’s leading brands of lifestyle watches, cars, home furnishings and fashion to the UAE. The Group has now introduced a whole new way of holistic healthcare through HealthHub Clinics by Al-Futtaim, its multi-speciality chain of more than 20 clinics in Dubai with over 25 specialties offering the right combination of advanced diagnostics, proven medical expertise and specialised services.
What gives our clinics an edge is that as a part of the Al-Futtaim Group, you can expect world-class quality standards, with access to the best medical services and facilities within a healing environment. It’s a new way of healthcare that’s designed to meet a patient’s needs with a complete range of smart healthcare solutions. As testimony to this, only recently, we’ve earned a rare milestone of being the only primary healthcare network in the UAE to receive the Gold Seal by a reputed international body: Accreditation Canada.