Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmology (STMC)

Managerial Task: Supports, implements, and follows all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures Helps lead and implement the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes Participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes Assists with scheduling and supports the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times Attends Divisional meetings as required Assists the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief Technical Task: Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty. The Consultant Physician’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following: Oversees the clinical activities of the junior medical staff and is assumes responsibility for the care they provide Complies with all established hospital polices 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 round; 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 SEHA Compliance: Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SEHA facilities policies. Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frame

SEHA Qualifications: Qualification from Tier 1  b. Qualification from Tier 2  c. Current national license or equivalent  d. Certified proof of yearly CME  Additional Qualifications: Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) and specialization in Pediatric Ophthalmology: American Board, CCT UK, Australian Board, any Western Board, Fellowship or additional certification in Pediatric Ophthalmology: Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Pediatric Ophthalmology: Valid DOH (Department of Health - Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility. Experience working within JCI-accredited hospitals is preferred.

Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty. Oversees the clinical activities of the junior medical staff and assumes responsibility for the care they provide. Complies with all established 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. Documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion. Regularly reviews results of investigations and modifies treatment as required. Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to 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. Complying consistently with facility policies and completing regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frame.