Specialist Pulmonology

IHA Forum

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 360,000 - 760,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A health services provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified Specialist to manage clinical responsibilities and support quality improvement initiatives. This role includes diagnosing and treating patients, leading ward rounds, and collaborating across various medical specialties. Ideal candidates will have board certification along with relevant clinical experience. A commitment to clinical research and education is essential. The position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Tier 1: No additional experience required post board certification.
Tier 2: NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in an internationally accredited institute.
Tier 3: NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute.
For UAE Nationals & Non-UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs: no experience required post board certification.
Tier 3 at least 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute.

Responsibilities

Supports and adheres to all departmental policies and procedures.
Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards.
Leads ward rounds and reassesses both inpatients and outpatients regularly.
Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings for patient care planning.
Document clinical information clearly and timely; review investigations and adjust treatment.
Liaise with other specialties and participate in multi-disciplinary care planning.
Ensure informed consent for procedures and arrange out-of-hours on-call coverage as required.
Communicate clinical information to patients and families with consent; foster teamwork.
Promote quality improvement, audit culture, and research participation.

Education

Board certification

2 years clinical experience post qualification

3 years clinical experience as Specialist

HAAD accredited residency programs: no experience post certification

Tier 3: ≥3 years as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute

Job description

Responsibilities

Managerial/Administration

Supports and adheres to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures. Supports and participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes. Assists with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times. Attends Divisional meetings as invited. Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents. Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant Staff.

Technical

Under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty. The Specialist’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following: Assists the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff, and jointly assumes responsibility for the care they provide. Complies with all 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 rounds; 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 supports the Consultant Physician in ensuring the provision of out of 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 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 responsibilities as assigned.

Quality & Safety

Helps support quality improvement initiatives within the Division. 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. Education

Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication. Promoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff (required). Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry. Participates in clinical research and publication.

Qualifications

Required
Tier 1 No additional experience required post board certification.
Tier 2 NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in internationally accredited institute.
UAE nationals No additional experience required post board certification
For UAE Nationals & Non-UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs: No experience required post board certification
Tier 3 NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute

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