Head of Department

Mediclinic Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UAE seeks a Head of Department to deliver patient-centric care while ensuring compliance with ethical standards and clinical governance. The ideal candidate should hold a basic medical degree and have 3-5 years of post-qualification experience at the Consultant level, with Tier 1 country experience as an advantage. The role includes responsibilities for maintaining medical records, managing clinical risks, and supporting the development of junior medical staff.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years’ post qualification experience at Consultant level.
• Tier 1 country experience desired.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive professional and ethical quality clinical services.
• Monitor and manage clinical risks associated with direct patient care.
• Ensure compliance with governance and quality management standards.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Focus on continuous professional development.

Skills

Effective communication

Proficiency in electronic medical record systems

Knowledge of clinical audit standards and processes

Ability to facilitate and support clinical clerkship training

Verbal and written communication skills in English

Education

Basic medical degree

Completion of higher education programme (fellowship/diploma)

Certification and registration in a speciality

Active and valid life support certification

Job description

Head of Department Jobs in Dubai, UAE

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To provide patient-centric and evidence based consultant-level care by ensuring compliance to ethical and professional standards set by the company and regulatory authorities

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Provide a comprehensive professional and ethical quality clinical services to patients in an effective and efficient manner
2. Monitor and manage clinical risks associated with direct patient care
3. Ensure compliance with clinical governance and quality management standards
4. Maintain accurate medical records
5. Ensure excellence in medical practice is maintained by focusing on continuous professional development of self and others
6. Maintain integrity in professional services by executing clinical services in an ethical and responsible manner

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Essential: Basic medical degree and completion of higher education programme (fellowship/diploma) recognised by the relevant UAE healthcare authority

Certification and registration in a speciality recognised by relevant UAE healthcare authority

Active and valid life support certification (e.g. BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP)

Desired: Speciality specific

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential minimum experience: At least 3-5 years’ post qualification experience at Consultant level (independent of country)

Desired: At least 1 year Consultant level experience from a Tier 1 country as specified by the UAE healthcare regulator

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to facilitate and support clinical clerkship training for medical students and junior colleagues
• Proficiency in an electronic medical record system
• Effective communication
• Knowledge of clinical audit standards and processes
• Verbal and written communication skills in English (Arabic will be an advantage).