Consultant Physician-SKMC- Internal Medicine

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities of the role

Key Responsibilities of the role Corresponding Key Activities performed by the role

Managerial/Administration

Supports, implements, and follows all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures

Helps lead and implement the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes

Participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes

Assists with scheduling and supports the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times

Attends Divisional meetings as required

Assists the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate

Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief

Technical

Diagnoses And Treats Patients According To Established Standards Of Best Practice For The Post Holder’s Specialty. The Consultant Physician’s Clinical Duties Include But Are Not Limited To The Following:

  • Oversees the clinical activities of the junior medical staff and is assumes responsibility for the care they provide
  • Complies with all established hospital polices 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 round; 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 ensures 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 lead quality improvement within the Department

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

Education

Fosters a culture of learning, development and continuous improvement across the Department by:

  • Promoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff (required)
  • Facilitating the provision of essential training relevant to clinical staff in the specialty
  • Showing commitment to Continued Medical Education (CME)

Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication

Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry

Facility specific Responsibilities of the role Corresponding Activities performed by the role

SEHA Compliance guidelines Corresponding Activities performed by the role

Complying with Policies, Procedures and Practices of the SEHA facilities and other regulatory requirements

Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SEHA facilities policies

Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames

Maintaining Confidentiality Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy

Promoting Customer Service standards

Assuming the role of a brand ambassador for the facility and promoting a customer focused philosophy in dealing with any stakeholders

Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and also with other departments/sections within the facility

Performing any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic responsibilities of the role

Adhering to the Occupational Health and Safety, Materials Management and Maintenance standards

Adhering to requirements of the Occupational Health and safety guidelines and infection control guidelines

Understanding and adhering to emergency preparedness plans/policies

Ensuring Personal Effectiveness

Recognizing the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position

Dressing appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with the Occupational Health and Safety policies

Building key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care

Complying with any regulations related to mentoring, training and development of UAE nationals staff

RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

Required:

  • Qualification from Tier 1

OR

  • Qualification from Tier 2
  • Current national license or equivalent
  • Certified proof of yearly CME

Specialist Certifications

Required:

N.A.

Desired:

N.A.

Experience Required in addition to the Qualifications mentioned above (Relevant to the Job)

Required:

  • Tier 1: NLT 2 years relevant experience as a consultant or equivalent post board certification.
  • Tier 2: NLT 8 years full-time employment as a Consultant or equivalent post board certification (includes years in fellowship training) in internationally accredited institute.

For UAE Nationals

Clinical Fellowship training following primary specialty board may substitute for experience as follows:

 Each year of clinical fellowship is counted as two years of clinical

Experience

 Only applicable to clinical subspecialty fellowship in the following

countries (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, USA) or HAAD accredited

fellowship programs.

Desired:

N.A.

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