Specialist Internal Medicine

24 يناير، 2023

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الوصف الوظيفي

Specialist Internal Medicine I AF Health I Healthcare

Role Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to be able to diagnose medical illnesses and provide treatment with focus on the overall health of the patient including and not limited to physical, psychological and social aspects of care.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provides comprehensive Internal Medicine care to patients according to current best-evidence based standards, using best judgement at all times and in accordance with Al-Futtaim Health Medical Staff bylaws and rules and regulations.
Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
Diagnosing and treating acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions.
Prescribing or administering medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
Monitoring patients' conditions and progress, and re-evaluating treatments, as necessary.
Providing health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
Referring patients to other medical specialists, when necessary.
Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
Preparing official health documents or records, when necessary.
Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications, methods of treatment, or procedures to prevent or control illness, disease, or injury.
Participates equitably in the on-call roster.
Participates in the oversight and professional developments of any junior medical staff in the departments.
Participate in the educational activities of the medical staff as a whole.
Conducts clinical audit in line with medical advisory committee requirements.
Participate in review and planning activities relevant to the development of the department and of the healthcare facility.
Participate in activities and opportunities to promote the department and Al-Futtaim Health to the general public and wider medical community of the UAE.
Fulfils professional requirements for continuing maintenance of competency in all aspects of Internal Medicine.
Carries out other assigned duties within the appropriate scope of knowledge, skills and abilities of the position.
The post holder is responsible for providing comprehensive specialist level patient care in Internal Medicine.
Liaises with patients, families, medical staff, nursing staff, other clinical staff and referring doctors.
Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education.
Demonstrate ability to deliver quality patient care.
Demonstrate ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate commitment to quality improvement for better health outcomes.
Accountable to ensure patient safety by practicing ethical medical practices as per local regulations.
Reach an informed diagnosis based on patients medical history, examinations and tests results.
Prescribe and interpret lab tests/ diagnostic tests to obtain more information for underlying pathologies.
Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration
Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from another healthcare professional.
Offer expert clinical opinions relating to Internal Medicine and take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
Develop & administer healthcare management plans in consultation with patients and in line with current treatment and management protocols.
Provide holistic care and health education.
Admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload, ensuring referrals are made to other healthcare professionals and providers as appropriate.
Carry out comprehensive and systematic assessments of patients and manage them based on clinical guidelines and evidence based practice.
Work alongside and maintain good communication channels with other specialist services to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.
Prescribing in accordance with the practice based system, guidelines and protocols.
Undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a Specialist Internist working alongside primary care providers.

المهارات

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

MBBS or MBchB or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution AND Completion of specialty qualification recognized by Dubai Health Authority or Health Authority of Abu Dhabi or Ministry of Health UAE.
Appropriate experience and competence in all aspects of Internal Medicine.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, doctors, nurses, and other clinical staff.
Certification in Basic and Advanced Life Support.
Fluency in English (speak, read and write).
Arabic speaking skills will be an added advantage.
Excellent Computer Literacy skills is required.
Publications in peer reviewed journals with be well regarded.

Minimum Experience: