Dietitian
The supporting documents :
- Copy of diplomas and academic certifications
- Copy of employment certificates and/or recommendation letters from previous employers
- Copy of your ID + passport-sized photo
- Full home address and home phone number ( if available)
- Contact details of at least three people you have worked with and whom we can contact for background check. We need their name, their phone number, their current title and the name of the company they work at.
We would also appreciate if you can specify the nature of the relationship you have/had with them (manager, colleague, subordinate, etc.).
You may send the documents scanned by email.
The top candidates will be invited to an interview to determine the finalists for this position. Since the selection will be based on information provided by the candidates, it is in the candidate's best interest to address the mandatory and desirable qualifications of the job as they apply to their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
About Rahma Medical Center
RMC is a non-profit organization founded in 1997. It is recognized as one of the best rehabilitation centers in Lebanon. It has earned a good reputation in the field of rehabilitation due to the best services it offers and its patient care system.
Most people choose Rahma Medical Center because of the experienced staff that provides physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, social and psychological services for patients of all ages(from children to adults). Rahma Medical Center offers treatment for a range of conditions, from the most complex conditions including cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, stroke and traumatic brain injury, to the more common, such as chronic pain and sports injuries.
ADJI has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries.
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, always (both during work hours and outside work hours). Familiarization with, and adherence to, the Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all staff, in addition to related mandatory training. All staff must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.
The Dietician supports the primary care physician network by providing nutritional assessment, education and management to patients with chronic conditions who are at risk for disease progression, complications, cognitive and functional decline. In collaboration with the physician and interdisciplinary team, the Dietician develops and implements an individualized care plan designed to promote the patient’s understanding and management of their condition, optimize quality of life, and improve clinical outcomes. This role will also develop various nutritional programs (adult and paediatric focused) for the provider organization.
Responsibilities & duties
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessment, education, and management to patients/clients referred by physicians and/or multidiscipline care team (in-home, in
primary care practice or telephonically)
• Provide instruction to clients in the use of modified diets as it relates to health promotion and chronic conditions.
• Coordinate, implement, and evaluate nutritional education using National standards and guidelines
• Evaluate patients for needed services (HEDIS metrics) assist in closing “gaps” for needed health services (preventative and condition specific)
• Develop and deliver educational programs and appropriate teaching tools for various ethnic and cultural groups to support understanding of nutrition.
• Provide outpatient and community based education and counselling to patients and families, individual or group, in accordance with established educational plans.
• Prepare nutrition related presentations and present them to various audiences.
• Maintain timely and complete documentation and billing of all care management encounters.
• Miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in the nutrition
• Permission to practice a profession
• Must have experience working with the paediatric & PWD population.
• Knowledge of nutrition guidelines in chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of HEDIS or NCQA quality measures
Performance Skills
• Ability to work independently and rapidly develop productive and collaborative with PHCC
• Knowledge of principles and case management guidelines in the assigned program arena.
• Recognize and address the unique culture, language, health literacy and age appropriate care of diverse patients and caregivers.
• Advanced patient interviewing and assessment skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and decision making skills.
• Current knowledge of standards of care and clinical guidelines for patients with chronic illness.
• Effective collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work autonomously, maintain work schedule at multiple sites, prioritize, and maintain productivity through proactive case finding and referrals.
• Working knowledge of insurance and regulatory guidelines for practice
• Knowledge of HEDIS or NCQA quality measures
• Proficient in computer applications related to work including Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word and Excel), electronic medical records and patient registries
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
- Lebanon
- North Lebanon
- Tripoli
- Tripoli