General Practitioner with special interest in Paediatrics

‍Summary:

Primary Care Family Physicians with a strong specialist interest in community Paediatrics required to assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat patients of all ages. Opportunity to join a founding team that is passionate about achieving best patient outcomes whilst leading with empathy and care.

Initially this will be a community-visiting role with Practice Privileges in a prestigious Dubai clinic.

Scope of responsibilities for Physicians:

Clinical:

• Perform history and physical examination
• Ordering and clinical interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic imaging studies
• Prescription and administration of medications/vaccines, explaining the risks and benefits of the treatment, any alternatives and discussion of side effects
• Counselling patients on diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis
• Assessment and treatment of acute minor injuries, illness and procedures
• Stabilisation of patients with major illnesses or injuries prior to transfer to hospital
• Preventative care, including wellness screening and medicals
• Assessment and management of mental health conditions
• Assessment and treatment of chronic conditions
• Ad-hoc treatments as per the Physician Practicing Privileges
• Refer patients to specialists when necessary
• Provide appropriate follow up with patients
• Work shift patterns as scheduled by the Medical Director, including night, weekends and public holidays
• Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures
• Report safeguarding concerns as per the relevant policies
• Follows the UAE public health law in reporting communicable diseases

Qualifications:

• Medical degree
• General Practice Qualification from either; the UK (MRCGP), Ireland (MICGP), Australia (RACGP), Canada (CCFP), or the United States of America (DABFM).
• MRCPCH or DCH holders only.

Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year relevant clinical experience immediately prior to application, after completion of approved post graduate certification. Experience in UCC and home visiting settings since qualifying.
• Evidence of CME activity, related to the scope of practice (minimum of 40 hours in 24 months).

Person specification:

• Has a passion for child-health and children’s overall wellbeing
• Team oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Punctual
• Empathic
• Prepared to leave at the end of the day only after patient care is completed
• Listen to others with an open mind
• Willing to attend and participate at staff meetings and handovers
• Maintain a professional appearance-abide by the uniform policy
• Able to speak, read and write fluently in English
• Maintain a warm demeanour with good patient interaction skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Be patient centric and customer service oriented
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• “Can Do” attitude with ability to be flexible

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