Ebtihal Al Hadi

Licensed Clinical Dietitian with 10+ years of experience in clinical and community nutrition. Skilled in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), nutritional assessments, and developing therapeutic diets. Experienced in outpatient care, critical care, and public health programs. Seeking to contribute to quality healthcare services in the UAE.

Clinical Dietitian (Intern) at Kuwaiti Hospital (2024-07 – 2024-11)

Provided nutrition counseling and developed therapeutic diets with specialization in bariatric surgery nutrition.

• Provided nutrition counseling and developed therapeutic diets.
• Conducted MUST and SGA assessments; documented in EMR.
• Specialized in Bariatric Surgery Nutrition (Outpatient Clinic and Inpatient Wards)
• Provided nutrition education, developed individualized diet plans, monitored progress, and prevented deficiencies for bariatric surgery patients.
• Educated pre- and post-operative patients on specific dietary recommendations, lifestyle guidance, and nutritional assessment.
• Guided post-operative patients through the different stages of diet, from liquids to solids.
• Helped manage potential side effects like nausea, vomiting, and dumping syndrome.
• Regularly monitored weight, BMI, and gastrointestinal symptoms.
• Assessed and reinforced the importance of adequate protein and fluid intake at each follow-up.
• Monitored for signs of micronutrient deficiencies.
• Ensured patients were taking the prescribed multivitamin and mineral supplements and evaluated their adherence and need for specific nutrients (e.g., iron, B12, and vitamin D).
• Supported, collaborated, and created individualized care plans for bariatric patients.

Clinical Dietitian at Khartoum State Ministry of Health (2018-01 – Present)

Led nutrition teams and developed dietary policies for public health programs.

• Led nutrition teams and conducted school health assessments.
• Developed dietary policies and outpatient nutrition care.

Clinical Dietitian at World Relief (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Oversaw health centers and supervised nutrition teams.

• Oversaw health centers and supervised nutrition teams.

Sports Nutritionist at MAX Fitness (2017-01 – 2018-12)

Created customized nutrition plans for athletes and weight management clients.

• Created customized plans for athletes and weight management clients.

Clinical Dietitian at Al-Nakheel Health Centre (2014-01 – 2018-12)

Managed outpatient clinics providing Medical Nutrition Therapy for chronic diseases.

• Managed outpatient clinics, providing MNT for chronic diseases.

Clinical Dietitian at Military Hospital (2011-01 – 2013-12)

Delivered inpatient counseling and supervised food services.

• Delivered inpatient counseling and supervised food services.

MSc in Human Nutrition and Dietetics – Ahfad University for Women

BSc (Hons) in Food and Nutrition – Ahfad University for Wome