Provide one on one Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), patient education in individual and group sessions. Develop evidence –based educational material for patients and the public
Roles & Responsibilities
Assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop and implement therapeutic diets, evaluate and report (document) results
Confer with physicians and other health care providers in order to coordinate medical and nutritional needs of patients
Counsel individuals, groups, family members and caretakers on nutritional practices designed to prevent disease and promote good health
Assist in conducting nutritional education group sessions for patients
Develop evidence – based nutrition educational material
Assist in supervising cooking classes when required
Assist in developing and implementing at least one departmental project or service and carry out departmental duties as assigned and agreed upon
Any other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Head of Unit
Skills
Two years minimum of related experience in similar organization
Competent in applying Medical Nutrition Therapy
Good communication skills in both Arabic and English (reading, writing, speaking)
Knowledge of behavioral modification theories is desirable
Capable of developing educational material
Current membership of professional associations for nutrition is desirable