Dietitian

Overview

This role is responsible for planning, developing and implementing nutritional and dietary-care programs to

patients/individuals in line with M42 and the relevant national health regulator’s policies, procedures, guidelines and

standards.

The incumbent is also responsible for providing nutritional and diet-related counseling and advice to

patients and their family members to improve their nutrition status, health and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

Nutrition Management & Care

• Acts as a liaison and resource for staff regarding nutrition management and care.
• Participates in nutrition screening, referral, and management training for new staff during orientation/induction.
• Performs initial nutrition assessments and patient reviews, recommending appropriate, evidence‑based interventions for prevention and management of nutrition‑related diseases, comorbidities, and malnutrition.
• Ensures continuity of care for patients with active nutrition issues.
• Facilitates referrals for patients with complex nutrition‑related issues beyond their scope of practice to more experienced Dietitians, including external Dietetic Departments when necessary.
• Supports medical employees in following up on post‑consultation activities such as patient evaluation reports.
• Maintains accurate records of all patient‑related information and services provided (assessment, intervention, education, referrals) in accordance with Departmental Standards.
• Participates in external events to raise awareness of nutrition and health‑related topics.
  
  

• Assists in designing and implementing clinical programs, initiatives, and services to ensure patient safety and quality healthcare delivery.
• Participates in educational and research activities.
• Develops informational and educational materials in collaboration with nurse educators and/or nurse specialists, tailored to the appropriate level of understanding for patients, residents, and families.
  
  

• Embraces organizational and physical structures that promote engagement and reduce barriers between employees, patients, residents, and families.
• Aligns values, strategies, and actions to create cohesion between behaviors and tasks in line with M42 values.
• Applies methods and behaviors that cultivate trust, build reciprocal relationships, and improve communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Delivers personalized services based on individual needs, preferences, and values through caring attitudes and compassionate communication to enhance engagement and satisfaction.
• Uses evidence to drive improvement and create measurable change.
  
  

• Communicates effectively with team members and maintains strong inter‑functional liaison to ensure smooth implementation of operational activities.
• Communicates applicable regulatory requirements clearly and in a timely manner within the division.
  
  

• Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, or Health Science with a major in Nutrition
• Post‑graduate Diploma or Master’s in Dietetics
  
  

• Minimum of 2+ years of post‑qualification experience in the relevant field
• Completion of specialty qualification aligned with the recognized specialty certificate
• Experience working in a JCIA‑accredited facility
• Demonstrated experience and skill in applying the Nutrition Care Process (NCP)
  
  

• Valid national health regulator license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  
  

• Strong knowledge of dietetics and nutrition‑related procedures and current best practices
• Solid understanding of dietetics and nutrition‑related regulations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate with patients in a culturally sensitive manner
• Practical proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Fluency in written and spoken English