Axios International Hiring for Patient Support Program Nutritionist – Dubai Job at Dubai Full Time

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Position Purpose

The Patient Support Nutritionist provides comprehensive Patient care in the community setting that assists patients to achieve optimum health and quality of life in situations of chronic disease. The Patient Support Nutritionist is responsible for the provision and management of effective Patient care to individuals and/or families in the community or in-Patient Support Programs. The Patient Support Nutritionist works in adherence to the Policies and Procedures set by Axios International and works in accordance with established standards of Patient practices according to local and international rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Based on the agreed-upon services and workflow, the Patient Support Nutritionist provides skilled Patient services in accordance with the orders of a physician and under a plan of care. Duties include but not limited to:

• Telephonic follow up consultation
• Ensures clients’ menu selections are in compliance with prescribed diet order, nutritional adequacy, age, cultural background, and religious practice.
• Writes and modifies menus as needed according to client diet prescription using established resources/guidelines.
• Updates, monitors, and follows-up on all pertinent client information like diet order changes, food allergies, food preferences, and requests.
• Records all assigned data such as client meal census and floor stock requests on paper logs or spreadsheet.
• Resolves client requests and complaints or relays to appropriate staff.
• Serves as a dietary resource for nursing and other staff.
• Provides general information on diet utilizing approved materials and resources.
• Education and counselling, consistent with the type/nature of treatment and/or care management need.
• Providing general Patient care
• Supervision/health teaching and support for family and caregivers on regular basis
• Attending and completing Pharmacovigilance, Pharma and Product Training provided by the Client with a clear understanding of how to collect and report safety data
• Reporting any adverse events/product complaints as per client’s requirements and/or Axios SOPPs

Educational Background and Experience

• A BS Degree in Nutrition/ Dietitian is required with at least 2 years working experience in a healthcare setting
• Must be a licensed Nutritionist with evidence from the UAE MOH
• Excellent command of English with a demonstrated clinical Patient knowledge and experience in providing direct patient care

Job Circumstances

• The position is based in our regional office, and it does entail frequent travel to Clients, partners and Pharmacies which may be outside your designated region.
• Flexibility in ability to travel as well as working hours is