Nutritionist/Dietitian - اخصائي/اخصائية تغذية

Introduction:
Ahli Arab Hospital (AAH) is a local health organization not for profit, providing health care for  all  Gaza  residents.  Further ,  AAH implements several health projects to support marginalized communities in particular women and children. AAH  operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non-discrimination.

Ahli Arab Hospital is seeking a qualified professional  Nutritionist/Dietitian specialized in nutrition, includes prevention of malnutrition, diseases related to nutrient deficiencies and the science of nutrition. To fill the position of a part time Nutritionist /Dietitian  for a DCA/NCA funded project spanning a total of 9 months period.

Key responsibilities for this position will be as follows:

-Assess patients nutritional status, needs, nutrient provided for benefited children who are attending the project at Ahli Arab hospital. Diet restrictions and current management plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.

-Hold an out patients dietetic clinic three days a week for hospital and referred patient and treat patients who require a dietetic management.

-Hold at least another two days for nutrition awareness in the community as requested by Ahli Arab Hospital.

-Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of the child.

-Build capacity of patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modification, and food selection and preparation.

-To keep records and Data Base for all patients seen by the Nutritionist.

Tasks:

-Hold a special training courses for nursing and medical staff, in all dietetic areas relevant to nutrition as well as education session for patients, their families and community members.

-Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life. 

-Develop policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control & prevention.

-To nutritionally evaluate food menus for the patients and changing them as necessary.

-Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting about the malnourish children project, challenges, improvement and progress done during the month.

-Cooperate with colleagues e.g. nutritionist , pediatricians and administration staff etc.

-Ensure that AAH Rules and Regulations, policies and procedures are followed.

-Perform other duties as assigned by the hospital Director General.

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  -Master Degree in Clinical Nutrition/Dietitian or equivalent degree from recognized university. 

-3-5 years of related Nutrition/Dietitian experience. 

-Ability to write professional reports in English. -Good in computer skills. 

-Ability to handle multiple assignments, meet deadlines and work under pressure.

-Nutritionist/Dietitian will be responsible for answering any complaints concerning the project.

-Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.

Nature of contract:

-Part time job

-The period is 9 months

-5 days a week

To apply for this position, please Click Here and you must completely fill in the application with all the requirement documents:

 The deadline is Not later than Saturday 5th of May 2018. kindly include your name in the subject line followed by “Nutritionist/Dietitian“.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.