Consultant Pediatric Pulmonology

SEHA; Al Bihouth; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SEHA in Abu Dhabi seeks a clinical leader to oversee the delivery of evidence-based care, effectively diagnosing, managing, and treating patients within the post holder's specialty, and to lead ward rounds for inpatient and outpatient care.

You will supervise junior medical staff, coordinate multidisciplinary collaboration, participate in on-call rotations, ensure timely documentation and compliance with DOH policies, and drive continuous quality improvement and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise clinical activities within the post holder's specialty.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary meetings to ensure holistic patient care.
• Oversee on-call coverage on a rotational basis and manage workloads.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence: Lead and supervise the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, effectively diagnosing, managing, and treating all patients within the post holder's specialty.
• Patient Care: Conduct patient examinations, take detailed medical histories, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications and therapies, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. This includes leading ward rounds and managing both inpatient and outpatient cases.
• Supervision and Training: Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff (specialists, GP’s and Residents), and actively participate in their instruction, guidance, and supervision.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Liaise with other medical specialties and support services and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure holistic patient care.
• On-Call Coverage: Participate in and ensure the provision of out-of-hours (on-call) coverage on a rotational basis, including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Documentation and Compliance: Accurately and clearly document all relevant clinical information in a timely fashion. Comply with all hospital, departmental, and DOH policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including infection control and patient safety standards.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in clinical audits, performance management systems (including peer review), and proactive risk management to foster continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
• Communication: Communicate clinical information to patients and their families in a timely and compassionate manner, ensuring informed consent is obtained for procedures.