Consultant Physician-General Pediatrics

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 477,414 - 734,484; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is seeking a Consultant Physician to lead and supervise the delivery of high-quality evidence-based care. This role includes guiding junior staff and ensuring patient management aligns with established best practices.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in clinical settings and a commitment to continuous medical education and quality improvement. The position supports a dynamic healthcare environment focused on safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a consultant post board certification.
• 8+ years of full-time employment as Consultant or equivalent certification.
• Clinical fellowship training may substitute for years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise high-quality patient care.
• Oversee clinical activities of junior medical staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Leadership

Evidence-based care

Quality improvement

Education

Relevant medical qualification

Current national license

Job description

General Responsibilities

The Consultant Physician is responsible for leading and supervising the delivery of high-quality evidence-based care effectively and efficiently diagnosing, managing and treating all patients placed under the post holder's care. The Consultant Physician is expected to be an example of clinical excellence within his or her specialty and to provide leadership and training for junior medical staff. 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.

Clinical Duties

• Oversees the clinical activities of the junior medical staff and assumes responsibility for the care they provide.
• Complies with all established 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 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 on-call 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 the 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 tasks as assigned.
• 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.
• 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, facilitating the provision of essential training relevant to clinical staff in the specialty, showing commitment to continued medical education (CME), promoting and participating in clinical research and publication, keeping abreast of the current relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry.

Required Experience

• 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 an 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.

Education and Qualifications

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