JOB SUMMARY :
This is a physician position and is responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses
for patients within the Integrated Surgical Institute - Retina Ophthalmology specialty at CCAD. This position treats patients directly and / or
may make referrals to different members of the health care professional team at CCAD.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within the Integrated Surgical Institute - Retina Ophthalmology specialty
- Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
- Analyzes records, reports and test results to diagnose patients medical condition
- Interacts with patient to gather additional history and information about medical condition
- Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patient
- Provides specific treatments and / or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions
- Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patients condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and / or making a
possible referral to another member of the health care medical staff team
Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatmentPerforms surgical procedures and operations as appropriateSupplies and provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive mannerFollows ethical and regulatory guidelinesTakes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment, such as committees, task forcesand performance improvement measures
Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical StaffEXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification, Tier 1 countries are listed in the DOH PQR https : / / www.doh.gov.ae / en / pqrMust hold a valid License / Registration to practice in their home country and / or country of last employmentShould meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionalsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staffAbility to speak and write in English is requiredAbility to speak and write in both English and Arabic is preferredEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent basic medical degreeCompletion of a recognized specialization in Ophthalmology from Tier 1 Countries - Tier 1 countries are listed in the DOH PQR https : / / www.doh.gov.ae / en / pqrFellowship or subspecialty training focused on Retina