Staff Physician, Obesity Medicine

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified physician specializing in Digestive Diseases, particularly in Obesity Medicine. This role involves diagnosing and treating patients, prescribing medication, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care. The ideal candidate will hold an MD or equivalent qualification, have significant post-qualification experience, and ideally be fluent in both English and Arabic. The position requires adherence to ethical guidelines and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid medical license to practice.
• Preferred bilingual in English and Arabic.
• Relevant postgraduate experience based on country tier.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients within the specialty.
• Prescribe medication and therapy.
• Analyze records and diagnose conditions.
• Discuss test results with patients.
• Perform operations to treat medical conditions.
• Evaluate patient conditions and record treatment notes.
• Collaborate with medical staff for quality care.
• Participate in administrative functions.

Skills

Medical knowledge in Digestive Disease – Obesity Medicine

Patient care

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

English proficiency

Arabic proficiency

Education

MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent qualification

Completion of Internal Medicine 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 – Obesity Medicine specialty at CCAD. 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 – General Surgery - Obesity Medicine 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
• 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

• For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification
• For Physicians from Tier 2 countries, not less than five (5) years additional 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 both English and Arabic is preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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