Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery (SKMC)

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. is seeking a Consultant Physician specializing in Pediatric Orthopedics.

The role entails diagnosing and treating patients, supervising junior staff, and leading ward rounds within a highly regulated hospital environment in Abu Dhabi. The candidate should hold MBBS or equivalent with Pediatric Orthopedic specialization and board certification or international equivalents; a DOH license or eligibility is required, with preference for experience in

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Specialization in Pediatric Orthopedic.
• Board certification or equivalent in pediatric orthopedic subspecialty.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the pediatric orthopedic specialty.
• Oversees the clinical activities of junior medical staff and assumes responsibility for the care they provide.
• Leads ward rounds; reassesses inpatients and outpatients regularly.
• Complies with hospital policies and procedures for admissions, consultations, surgeries, discharges, and follow-ups.
• Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for input as required.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to plan safe, holistic patient care.
• Ensures informed consent and preparation of patients for procedures.

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Pediatric Orthopedic specialization

American Board / CCT UK / Australian Board / Western Board fellowship or additional certification

Valid DOH (Department of Health - Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility

Job description

• 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

Managerial Task

• 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 Task

• 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

SEHA Compliance

• 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 frame

Qualifications

SEHA Qualifications:

• Qualification from Tier 1
• b. Qualification from Tier 2
• c. Current national license or equivalent
• d. Certified proof of yearly CME

Additional Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) and specialization in Pediatric Orthopedic
• American Board, CCT UK, Australian Board, any Western Board, Fellowship or additional certification in Pediatric Orthopedic
• Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Pediatric Orthopedic
• Valid DOH (Department of Health - Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility.
• Experience working within JCI-accredited hospitals is preferred.