Paediatric Pulmonology Consultant

Description:

• Diagnoses and treats diseases and conditions associated with the lungs: Examines patient, utilizing medical instruments and equipment. Elicits and records information about patient's history.
• Analyses reports and test results and prescribes treatment or medication for conditions.
• Refers patients to ancillary and consultant services when indicated.
• This includes admission and work-up of all medical patients to medical wards, and ICU as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs the professional duties of a Pulmonologist in adherence to the Delineation of Privileges depending on the efficiency and skills of the particular individual.
• Answers in-patient consultations from medical or other in-patient services.
• Orders diagnostic laboratory and X-ray examinations, determining the diagnosis and prescribing applicable therapy and taking the necessary preventive medicine.
• Reviews journals and textbooks in order to keep current on latest techniques, procedures and therapy. Participates in continuing in-service training programs, physician’s conferences, etc.
• Responsible for the proper practice of infection control guidelines in all clinical areas.
• Keeps current with emergency techniques as they emerge and evolve.
• Active participation and sustained qualification in all cardio-pulmonary resuscitation programs.
• Attends staff meetings and weekly rounds and participates in in-service activities as required, i.e., Morbidity & Mortality conferences, Peer Reviews, etc.
• Performs additional duties as designated by the Head of the Department.
• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
• Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
• Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems 4

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an approved medical school plus one year of internship.
• Post-graduate degree in Pediatric Pulmonology from a recognized medical college.
• At least five (5) years of practice as a Pediatric Pulmonologist after certification.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of the Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Must be highly skilled in the particular field of practice, with mature clinical judgment and the ability to provide professional leadership. He/she must have a thorough knowledge of Medical Department policies and procedures with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of his work; a personality which inspires confidence and trust in his patients; and adhere to Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Organization.
• Current licensure in country of origin and with HAAD license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Communication, and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.