Specialist Family Medicine And Lifestyle Medicine

Required Skills

Candidates must have a special certificate in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. Experience requirements vary: no additional experience post board certification for Tier 1 and UAE nationals in HAAD programs. Otherwise, 2 years of clinical experience post qualification is required (Tier 2), or 3 years of clinical experience as a Specialist post qualification (Tier 3).

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Abu Dhabi, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Healthcare Company Industry Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Services Description We're hiring | Specialist Family Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine Location: Abu Dhabi Employment type: Full-time Job description The Specialist Physician shares the same responsibility of the Consultant Physician for delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care. The post holder is expected to be an example of clinical excellence within the Division and contributes to the supervision and training of junior medical staff. Key responsibilities Managerial / Administration Supports and adheres to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures. Supports and participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes. Assists with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times. Attends Divisional meetings as invited. Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents. Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant Staff. Technical Under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty. The Specialist’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following: Assists the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff, and jointly assumes responsibility for the care they provide. Complies with all hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices. Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources. Leads ward rounds; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice. Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures. Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required. Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients. Ensures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent. Accepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk-in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals. Participates in and supports the Consultant Physician in ensuring the provision of out of hours (on call) coverage on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as required. Communicates clinical information to patients and the patient’s family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner. Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care. Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned. Quality & Safety Helps support quality improvement initiatives within the Division. Supports a culture of regular audit and encourages the use of audit results for improving clinical practice. Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents. Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication. Promotes and assists in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff (required). Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry. Participates in clinical research and publication. Requirements Qualifications & requirements Qualification: Special certificate: Required: Tier 1: No additional experience required post board certification. Tier 2: Not less than 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in internationally accredited institute. UAE nationals: No additional experience required post board certification. For UAE nationals and non-UAE nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs: No experience required post board certification. Tier 3: Not less than 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute. Desired: N.A. Benefits What we offer Competitive tax-free salary and attractive benefits package. Medical insurance. Annual paid leave and airfare as per company policy. Professional growth and continuing education opportunities. Licensing assistance will be provided to eligible candidates. Opportunity to work with a highly experienced multidisciplinary team in a modern healthcare facility. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Apply Now