Clinical Dietitian - KSA

The dietician plays a key role in providing evidence-based nutritional care to patients with diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and other lifestyle-related conditions. The role emphasizes a patient-centered approach, integrating clinical nutrition therapy, technology-driven monitoring, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal metabolic outcomes and long-term health improvement.

Key responsibilities

1. Patient assessment & nutritional care:

Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including dietary history, anthropometric measurements, and analysis of clinical and biochemical data.

Develop individualized nutrition care plans aligned with patients’ medical conditions, treatment goals, and lifestyle.

Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for patients with diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and other metabolic disorders.

Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed.

Educate patients and families on balanced nutrition, portion control, and sustainable dietary habits.

1. Multidisciplinary collaboration:

Work closely with endocrinologists, diabetologists, physicians, diabetes educators, and health coaches to ensure integrated patient care.

Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and care plan development.

Collaborate with the digital health team to interpret and act upon continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and wearable data.

1. Education & prevention:

Conduct one-on-one and group nutrition education sessions.

Develop and contribute to patient education materials, workshops, and health awareness programs.

Promote preventive nutrition strategies to reduce the risk of diabetes and metabolic complications.

1. Quality assurance & professional development:

Maintain accurate and complete documentation in line with DOH standards.

Participate in clinical audits, continuous quality improvement, and professional education.

Stay updated on current research, nutrition guidelines, and innovations in dietetics and metabolic care.

Understand, follow and support all hospital infection control programs.

Requirements

Qualifications & experience

Mandatory license as clinic dietician

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or equivalent from a recognized institution.

Valid license or eligibility as a dietician.

Minimum 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in a diabetes, metabolic, or lifestyle-focused setting.

Experience in digital health or technology-assisted care preferred.

Strong knowledge of nutrition in chronic disease management (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity).

Proficiency in EMR systems and data interpretation.

Preferrable female Arabic candidates

Core competencies:

Strong patient communication and counseling skills.

Job Type: Full-time