Head of Coaching
Job Description
<p>Job Title: <strong>Head of Coaching</strong></p><p><br></p><p>About the Employer:</p><p><br></p><p>We are a young and ambitious specialty clinic dedicated to addressing metabolic conditions, with a particular focus on obesity treatment. Our clinic, located in Dubai, UAE, is set to commence operations in August 2023. With a mission to combat the prevailing pandemic of metabolic conditions in the Middle East, we leverage advancements in technology and recent regulatory support, including telemedicine. Our unique approach involves a medicated lifestyle intervention for individuals struggling with obesity, coupled with personalized coaching to achieve sustainable weight loss. As we prepare for our clinic launch, we are seeking a qualified and driven Head of Coaching to join our team.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications and Experience:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Nutritionist or Clinical Dietitian qualification</li><li>Significant experience in coaching patients</li><li>Experience in weight loss, lifestyle changes, obesity, and/or mental health/cognitive behavioral therapy</li><li>Experience in coaching program development within a medical context</li><li>Experience with virtual coaching setups</li><li>Familiarity with weight loss medications (e.g., Saxenda, Mounjaro, Ozempic) is a plus</li><li>Preferably licensed by the UAE health authorities (DoH or DHA)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Required Skills:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including in virtual coaching setups</li><li>High degree of flexibility, adaptability, and comfort in a fast-paced environment, enabling the effective response to changing needs and addressing issues</li><li>Driven, energetic, and eager to learn quickly</li><li>Comfortable using data to influence and drive decisions</li><li>Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities</li><li>Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (knowledge of Arabic is a plus)</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Duties and Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Developing and refining our coaching program, covering a broad array of topics relevant to weight loss, such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, emotional well-being, etc. This includes conceptualizing and creating content for the coaching program.</li><li>Conducting regular personalized coaching sessions with our patients, both in-person and virtually, to help them develop healthy habits that lead to sustainable lifestyle improvements and long-term weight loss.</li><li>Building and managing a coaching team as our patient base grows, including training new staff on coaching-related matters.</li><li>Collaborating closely with our medical team, which includes endocrinologists, nurses, and administrative staff, to create a seamless patient experience.</li><li>Staying up-to-date on relevant developments, trends, research, and technology.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>What You Can Expect:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Opportunities to take responsibility and develop your own ideas</li><li>A remote work-friendly policy</li><li>Direct interaction with the Medical Director and clinic founders to drive decisions</li><li>Competitive remuneration</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you believe you meet the qualifications and possess the necessary skills for this role, we would be delighted to receive your application. </p><p><br></p><p>Email: <strong>shimoni.rathore@kingdomstaffing.ae</strong></p>
