Clinical Dietician

  Saudi Arabia

Length of Position: 2 years
Dates: July 2008

Description: Job Title: Clinical Dietician
Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition. TPN, Oncology, Paediatrics, Nephrology, Immuno compromised and Elderley patients.
SAAD Specialist Hospital, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

Saad Specialist Hospital
Inaugurated in January 2002, Saad Specialist Hospital is at the forefront of its field, providing high quality medical care from a leading edge 600-bed facility in Al-Khobar.

The Role:
Screens and assesses patients to identify those needing nutritional intervention. Develops nutritional care plans. Provides nutritional counseling and education to patients.

Requirements:
Degree from a recognized Western university in Nutrition and Dietetics or undergraduate degree in health sciences with post graduate qualification in clinical dietetics and nutrition.

Experience:
A minimum of 2 years clinical experience in an acute care hospital.
Previous experience with bariatric surgery desirable but not essential.
Previous experience with TPN, Oncology, Paediatrics, Nephrology, Immuno compromised and elderly patients.
Fluency in Arabic and English.

Highlights: In order to attract an international highly skilled workforce, Saad Specialist Hospital provides an array of attractive benefits. Depending on the package that a successful candidate qualifies for, these include (but are not limited to):

- Attractive salaries.
- Bonus upon completion of contract.
- Mobilization and annual air-tickets to and from home country.
- Housing accommodation
- Daily transport to and from work.

Qualifications: Degree from a recognized Western university in Nutrition and Dietitics or undergraduate degree in health sciences with post graduate qualification in clinical dietetics and nutrition.

Experience Required: yes

A minimum of 2 years clinical experience in an acute care hospital. Previous experience with bariatric surgery desirable but not essential. Previous experience with TPN, Oncology, Paediatrics, Nephrology, Immuno compromised and elderly patients. Fluency in Arabic and English.

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume

PRS Medical's Mission Statement: PRS Medical recruit for Healthcare Professionals from the USA, Australia, New Zealand,Canada and the UK for positions throughout the Middle East. PRS Medical specialises in providing a thoroughly professional Healthcare recruitment service to the Healthcare sector throughout the Middle East covering all disciplines within a hospital environment including, Consultant Physicians, Nurses Allied Health Professional and Facilities Management. Our specialist service is provided by consultants who have extensive international managerial and technical knowledge of the sectors we support. Our range of expertise covers not only appointments in all aspects of healthcare but also Facilities Management requirements. We enjoy repeat business from our Middle East clients and strive to maintain and improve our good reputation.

Year Founded: 1928