SEHA (PureHealth)
Consultant Physician Forensic Psychiatry
Abu Dhabi, UAEPosted 2 months ago
- Salary
- AED 60k–90k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Healthcare & Medical
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
We are looking for a compassionate physician to provide primary care for patients suffering from injuries and common illnesses. The physician's responsibilities include diagnosing and treating injuries, illnesses, and disorders, prescribing medications, making recommendations on lifestyle changes, and answering patients' questions. A physician may work in one or more areas of specialization, such as anesthesiology, family and general medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. To be a successful physician, you should be kind and compassionate towards your patients, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should be knowledgeable, detail oriented, and have good problem-solving skills.
Requirements
Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized university. Completion of Residency in Psychiatry and Fellowship/Subspecialty Training in Forensic. Board Certification in Psychiatry (e.g., MRCPsych, ABPN, CCT UK or equivalent). Valid DOH License or eligibility to obtain one under the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi Minimum of 3–5 years of experience post-specialization in a similar role. Proven expertise in trauma-informed care, developmental psychiatry, and psychopharmacology. Experience working in culturally diverse environments is highly desirable. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Fluent in English; Arabic language proficiency is a plus.
Responsibilities
Provide primary care for patients suffering from injuries and common illnesses. Diagnose and treat injuries, illnesses, and disorders. Prescribe medications. Make recommendations on lifestyle changes. Answer patients' questions. May work in one or more areas of specialization, such as anesthesiology, family and general medicine, internal medicine, and pediatrics. Demonstrate compassion, strong communication, and interpersonal skills; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams as needed.
Skills
- trauma-informed care
- developmental psychiatry
- psychopharmacology
- communication
- leadership
- interpersonal skills
- English fluency
- Arabic language proficiency (plus)
- MBBS or equivalent
- Residency in Psychiatry
- Fellowship/Subspecialty Training in Forensic
- Board Certification in Psychiatry (MRCPsych, ABPN, CCT UK or equivalent)
- DOH License eligibility
- cultural competence
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