Staff Physician & Colorectal Surgeon

Cleveland Clinic Foundation; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UAE is seeking a consultant colorectal surgeon to apply medical expertise in diagnosing and treating patients with pelvic floor disorders and proctology. The role involves providing patient care, performing surgical procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have at least five years of experience and relevant medical qualifications. A valid license and proficiency in English are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Qualifications as Tier 1 or Tier 2 per recognized specialty certificate.
• Minimum five years of post-qualification experience.
• Valid license/registration to practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and provides care to colorectal surgery patients.
• Performs surgical procedures and operations.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results with patients.

Skills

Ability to speak and write in English

Specialization in colorectal surgery

Education

MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent qualification

Colorectal Surgery qualification

Job description

Job Summary

This is a physician position and is responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses for patients within the Digestive Disease - Colorectal Surgery specialty at CCAD. We are looking for a consultant colorectal surgeon with specific focus and expertise in pelvic floor disorders, fecal incontinence, and proctology. This position treats patients directly and/or may make referrals to different members of the health care professional team at CCAD.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within the Digestive Disease - Colorectal Surgery specialty
• Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
• Analyzes records, reports and test results to diagnose patient's medical condition
• Interacts with patient to gather additional history and information about medical condition
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patient
• Provides specific treatments and/or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions
• Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient's condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and/or making a possible referral to another member of the health care medical staff team
• Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
• Performs surgical procedures and operations as appropriate
• Supplies and provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
• Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines
• Takes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment, such as committees, task forces and performance improvement measures
• Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Physicians must hold a qualification classified as Tier 1 or Tier 2, as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in the Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2024.
• Minimum five (5) years experience post qualification
• Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)
• Ability to speak and write in English is required

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent qualification from an accredited Institution
• Completion of Colorectal Surgery qualification as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2024