DAFNE Dietitian in Kuwait | Dasman Diabetes Institute
Dasman Diabetes Institute is recruiting a DAFNE Dietitian in Sharq, Kuwait. The role is classified under Healthcare Jobs, is full-time and on-site. This job guide keeps the published role facts, eligibility conditions and application channels tied to this vacancy. Current employer opportunities can be followed through the Dasman Diabetes Institute careers hub on EL7FAR.
About the Employer
Dasman Diabetes Institute in Kuwait combines diabetes research with clinical services, prevention, education and professional training. Its work includes laboratory and nursing services, nutrition and DAFNE education, clinical research and research-support functions.
Role Overview
The role covers medical nutrition therapy, nutritional assessment, therapeutic diets and individual and group education within the DAFNE service.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one medical nutrition therapy and patient counselling.
- Deliver individual and group education and complete nutritional assessment for patients.
- Develop and apply therapeutic diet plans in coordination with physicians and the wider care team.
- Support health-promotion counselling and prepare evidence-based educational materials.
- Participate in DAFNE departmental projects and related clinical-education activity.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Kuwaiti candidates only.
- Bilingual Arabic and English is required.
- The vacancy information states more than 5 years of similar-role experience in its general information and also states at least 2 years of related experience in the skills section; both published conditions are presented here as written.
- A valid professional practice licence is required.
- BSc in Nutrition & Dietetics or higher; a Master’s degree is preferred.
Relevant Skills
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Nutritional assessment
- Therapeutic diets
- Patient education
- Health-promotion counselling
Published Application Deadline
The published application deadline is 2026-12-31.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this job located?
Sharq, Kuwait
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Job Overview
| Job Title | DAFNE Dietitian |
|---|---|
| Hiring Organization | Dasman Diabetes Institute |
| Job Location | Sharq, Kuwait |
| Country | Kuwait |
| Primary Job Function | Healthcare Jobs |
| Job Family | Allied Health & Nutrition |
| Functional Specialty | Clinical Dietetics / DAFNE |
| Standardized Role | DAFNE Dietitian |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Work Arrangement | On-site |
| Experience Requirements | Source states >5 years similar-role experience and also at least 2 years related experience |
| Education and Qualifications | BSc Nutrition & Dietetics or higher; Master’s preferred |
| Licenses and Certifications | Valid professional practice licence |
| Required Skills | Medical nutrition therapy; Nutritional assessment; Therapeutic diets; Patient education; Health-promotion counselling |
| Language Requirements | Arabic and English |
| Nationality Requirement | Kuwaiti candidates only |
| Candidate Location Eligibility | Inside Kuwait only |
| Pay Frequency | Monthly |
| Application Channel | Official job-specific application form |
| Application Instructions | Use the job-specific direct application route and review the published requirements before submitting. |
| Application Deadline | 2026-12-31 |
| Employer Industry | Diabetes Research / Healthcare |
| Job Source | Dasman Diabetes Institute official careers portal |
| Direct Application | Available through the job-specific direct route |