Head of Department - Emergency Physician

Mediclinic Parkview Hospital; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dubai is looking for a Consultant to offer patient-centric care while ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Candidates should possess a medical degree, relevant certifications, and a minimum of 3-5 years experience at Consultant level. Proficiency in electronic medical records and strong communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post qualification experience at Consultant level is essential.
• At least 1 year Consultant level experience from a Tier 1 country preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical audit standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centric and evidence-based consultant-level care.
• Monitor and manage clinical risks associated with direct patient care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and quality management standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Proficiency in an electronic medical record system

Clinical audit standards

Education

Basic medical degree

Completion of higher education programme (fellowship/diploma)

Active and valid life support certification

Job description

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

• Provide a comprehensive professional and ethical quality clinical services to patients in an effective and efficient manner
• Monitor and manage clinical risks associated with direct patient care
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and quality management standards
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Ensure excellence in medical practice is maintained by focusing on continuous professional development of self and others
• 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)