DAFNE Dietitian-Kuwaiti Nationals - DAFNE

General Information

Language : Bilingual – Arabic & English
Years of Experience : Over 05 Years of Previous Experience in the Similar Role is Required
Closing Date : 31 December 2025

Function

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.

Responsibilities

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

Required Skills and Expertise:

- 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
- Valid Practice license

Other Comments:

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or higher, preferably candidate with a master’s degree

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