Company Description Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) is a leading private tertiary hospital in Malaysia, delivering comprehensive and complex multi-disciplinary care since 1985. The 442-bed hospital is widely recognized for strong clinical outcomes and is accredited by both Joint Commission International (JCI) and the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH). Its laboratory holds MS ISO 15189 accreditation, reflecting high standards in diagnostic services. SJMC serves both local and international patients across the Asia Pacific and is a finalist in the Flagship Medical Tourism Hospital Programme 2023–2025. The hospital is committed to medical excellence, service quality, and an exceptional end-to-end patient experience.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Diabetes Educator role based in Klang. The Diabetes Educator will provide individualized and group education to people living with diabetes and their caregivers, focusing on self-management skills, lifestyle modification, and adherence to treatment plans. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing and delivering tailored education plans, and coordinating with physicians, dietitians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure integrated diabetes care. The role involves conducting nutrition and diet counseling, monitoring patient progress, documenting outcomes, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives in diabetes services. The Diabetes Educator will also support community outreach, patient education materials development, and staff training related to diabetes management.
Qualifications
- Strong proficiency in diabetes-focused clinical practice, including Diabetes Management, Diabetes Care, and general Diabetes education.
- Relevant professional credential such as Certified Diabetes Educator or equivalent certification in diabetes education or counseling.
- Background in Dietetics with experience providing medical nutrition therapy and lifestyle counseling for people with diabetes.
- Recognized degree or diploma in Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Allied Health, or a related healthcare field, with appropriate registration or licensure where applicable.
- Effective communication, teaching, and counseling skills, with the ability to work compassionately with diverse patient populations and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in a hospital or clinical setting, particularly in endocrinology or metabolic diseases, is an advantage.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous professional development, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge in diabetes care and education.
