Consultant Emergency Medicine
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SEHA seeks an experienced Consultant in Emergency Medicine to lead clinical care, supervise junior staff, and ensure high-quality evidence-based treatment. Candidates must have an MBBS, specialty board certification, and a valid DOH license.
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Job Description
- Clinical Excellence: Lead and supervise the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, effectively diagnosing, managing, and treating all patients within the post holder's specialty.
- Patient Care: Conduct patient examinations, take detailed medical histories, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications and therapies, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. This includes leading ward rounds and managing both inpatient and outpatient cases.
- Supervision and Training: Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff (specialists, GP’s and Residents), and actively participate in their instruction, guidance, and supervision.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Liaise with other medical specialties and support services and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure holistic patient care.
- On-Call Coverage: Participate in and ensure the provision of out-of-hours (on-call) coverage on a rotational basis, including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Documentation and Compliance: Accurately and clearly document all relevant clinical information in a timely fashion. Comply with all hospital, departmental, and DOH policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including infection control and patient safety standards.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in clinical audits, performance management systems (including peer review), and proactive risk management to foster continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
- Communication: Communicate clinical information to patients and their families in a timely and compassionate manner, ensuring informed consent is obtained for procedures.
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
Qualifications And Requirements
- Education: An MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized medical school, followed by the successful completion of a structured specialty training program (e.g., North American/European Board Certification, Fellowship of a Royal College, or equivalent qualification from a DOH-approved 'Tier 1' or 'Tier 2' country). A postgraduate qualification such as MD, MS, or DNB is generally required.
- Experience: A minimum of 3-7 years of post-specialty clinical experience, depending on the qualification and tier level, in a recognized multidisciplinary setting. Experience gaps of more than two years require specific DOH approval or a return-to-practice program.
- Licensing: Eligibility of or a valid DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) license to practice in Abu Dhabi is a mandatory legal requirement. The process involves:
- + Primary Source Verification (PSV): Mandatory verification of all educational and professional documents through the Data Flow Group.
- + DOH Exam: Successful completion of the DOH license exam unless exempted based on Tier 1 qualifications/experience.
- + Good Standing Certificate: A valid certificate from the current/previous licensing authority.
- Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous medical education (CME/CPD).
- Language: Fluency in English and Arabic is required, and competence in other languages is often a distinct asset.
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