Healthcare jobs in United Arab Emirates

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 Integrated Surgical Institute - Retina Ophthalmology specialty at CCAD. This position treats patients directly and/or may make referrals to different members of the health care professional team at CCAD.

• Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within the Integrated Surgical Institute - Retina Ophthalmology 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 patients’ 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.
• Liaises with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment.
• Performs surgical procedures and operations as appropriate.
• Provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner.
• Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines.
• Participates 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.

• Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification. Tier 1 countries are listed in the DOH PQR.
• Must hold a valid license/registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment.
• Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff.
• Ability to speak and write in English is required.
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferred.

• MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent basic medical degree.
• Completion of a recognized specialization in Ophthalmology from Tier 1 Countries. Tier 1 countries are listed in the DOH PQR.
• Fellowship or subspecialty training focused on Retina.