Specialist Pediatrics

Managerial/Administration Supports and adheres to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures. Supports and participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes. Assists with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times Attends Divisional meetings as invited Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant Staff Technical Under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty. The Specialist’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following: Assists the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff, and jointly assumes responsibility for the care they provide Complies with all 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 rounds; 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 Participates in and supports the Consultant Physician in ensuring the provision of out of hours on call) coverage on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as required Communicates clinical information to patients and the patient’s family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned Quality & Safety Helps support quality improvement initiatives within the Division Supports a culture of regular audit and encourages the use of audit results for improving clinical practice Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents Education Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication Promoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff (required) Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry Participates in clinical research and publication

Qualification: -  Special Certificate: -  Required:  Tier 1: No additional experience required post board certification. Tier 2: NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in internationally accredited institute. UAE nationals: No additional experience required post board certification For UAE Nationals & Non-UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs: No experience required post board certification Tier 3: NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute

Under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice. Assists the Consultant Physician in supervising junior medical staff and jointly assumes responsibility for their care. Leads ward rounds; reassesses inpatients and outpatients regularly. Documents all relevant clinical information clearly and timely. Reviews investigation results and modifies treatment as required. Liaises with other medical specialties and support services. Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to plan holistic care. Ensures preparation of patients for procedures including informed consent. Accepts referrals from Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, and other hospitals. Participates in on-call rotations including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays. Communicates clinical information to patients and families. Maintains a good working relationship with staff. Performs other clinical responsibilities as requested. Supports quality improvement initiatives and culture of regular audits. Promotes clinical research and publication, and supervises junior medical staff.