Consultant Pain Management

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. seeks a Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia to lead clinical care for young patients, supervise junior staff, and coordinate with multiple specialties. The role emphasizes adherence to hospital policies and patient safety in line with JCI standards.

The ideal candidate will have a medical degree with Paediatric Anaesthesia specialization, board credentials, and at least five years of post-specialization experience. DOH license eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold MBBS or equivalent and specialization in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
• Minimum 5 years post-specialization experience in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
• Current national license or equivalent and CME proof as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supports, implements, and follows hospital initiatives and procedures.
• Leads, supervises and coordinates clinical care with junior staff.
• Oversees ward rounds, examinations, and patient management.
• Ensures informed consent and preparation for procedures.
• Responds to referrals from ED, clinics and other departments.

Skills

Clinical anesthesia

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Paediatric Anesthesia specialization

Fellowship/board in Paediatric Anaesthesia

Job description

Job Description:

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:

a. 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 Anesthesia

American Board, CCT UK, Australian Board, any Western Board, Fellowship or additional certification in Paediatric Anaesthesia

Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Paediatric Anaesthesia

• Valid DOH (Department of Health - Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility to get one.
• Experience working within JCI-accredited hospitals is preferred.

Requirements: