Consultant Physician – SKMC – Pediatric Neurosurgeon
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Date posted
July 18, 2025
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Hiring location
Abu Dhabi UAE
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Career level
Middle
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree Degree
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Experience
8 Years
Description
1. Key Responsibilities and Activities
A. Managerial/Administrative
| Responsibility | Key Activities |
|---|---|
| Implementation of organizational policies | Support, implement, and adhere to all hospital, departmental, and divisional policies and procedures. |
| Performance management | Assist in implementing peer review processes, productivity and utilization reviews. Participate actively in these evaluations. |
| Staffing & scheduling | Aid the Division Chief with duty scheduling and ensuring 24/7 coverage within the division. |
| Meetings & recruitment | Attend divisional meetings; assist with recruitment of new medical staff when needed. |
| Other tasks | Perform administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief. |
B. Clinical/Technical
| Responsibility | Key Activities |
|---|---|
| Patient care | Diagnose and treat patients per specialty-specific best practices and established clinical standards. |
| Oversight | Supervise junior medical staff and assume responsibility for the care they provide. |
| Hospital protocols | Comply with policies on admissions, consultations, procedures, discharges, and follow-ups. |
| Resource utilization | Ensure appropriate use of organizational resources and services. |
| Ward rounds | Lead inpatient rounds; reassess patients regularly. |
| Documentation | Maintain timely, accurate, and clear documentation in the EMR system. |
| Investigations | Review diagnostics and modify treatment accordingly. |
| Interdisciplinary collaboration | Communicate and coordinate with other specialties and services. |
| MDT participation | Engage in multidisciplinary meetings for safe and holistic patient care planning. |
| Consent & preparation | Ensure patients are adequately prepared for procedures and informed consent is obtained. |
| Referrals | Accept referrals from ED, primary care, other specialties, and external hospitals. |
| On-call duty | Participate in on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays. |
| Communication | Inform patients and families of medical status with appropriate consent. |
| Teamwork | Foster a collaborative work culture with staff members. |
| Other responsibilities | Perform additional clinical duties as assigned. |
C. Quality & Safety
| Responsibility | Key Activities |
|---|---|
| Quality improvement | Lead or support departmental quality initiatives. |
| Clinical audit | Promote and act on audit outcomes to improve practices. |
| Incident management | Support reporting and investigation of clinical incidents. |
D. Education & Research
| Responsibility | Key Activities |
|---|---|
| Mentorship | Train, supervise, and support junior clinical staff. |
| Clinical education | Facilitate specialty-specific training. |
| CME commitment | Maintain annual CME certifications and attend relevant courses. |
| Research | Participate in clinical research and publications. |
| Innovation | Stay updated on medical advancements and best practices. |
E. Facility-Specific & Compliance Responsibilities
| Responsibility | Key Activities |
|---|---|
| SEHA policies | Adhere to SEHA and facility-specific protocols and standards. |
| Regulatory compliance | Maintain valid licensure, certifications, and complete mandatory training. |
| Confidentiality | Maintain strict confidentiality in all patient and organizational matters. |
| Customer service | Promote patient-centered service and represent the facility as a brand ambassador. |
| Interdepartmental collaboration | Maintain strong working relationships across departments. |
| Emergency preparedness | Understand and follow emergency and infection control procedures. |
| Professional development | Actively pursue personal and professional growth. |
| Dress code | Follow facility dress code and safety standards. |
| National staff development | Support the development and mentorship of UAE national staff. |
2. Qualifications
Required Qualifications- Medical Degree with specialization from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 institution (as per SEHA criteria)
- Valid national license (or equivalent)
- Certified proof of annual Continuing Medical Education (CME)
3. Experience Requirements
Required:
| Tier | Experience |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Minimum 2 years of post-board certification experience as a Consultant (or equivalent) |
| Tier 2 | Minimum 8 years of full-time post-board certification employment (includes fellowship years) in an internationally accredited institution |
For UAE Nationals:
- Clinical fellowship training after primary board certification may be substituted for experience:
- 1 year of fellowship = 2 years of clinical experience
- Applicable only for subspecialty fellowships in: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, USA, or HAAD-accredited programs
Country
United Arab Emirates
Region
Abu Dhabi
Locality
Abu Dhabi
Company
SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.
Valid Through
2025-11-20
select-type
Full Time
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