Endocrinologist

16 أبريل، 2023

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Endocrinologist

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About Endocare, the employer:

Endocare is a young speciality clinic for metabolic conditions with a focus on obesity and diabetes in Dubai, UAE that will commence operations in July-August 2023
Endocare is a highly ambitious clinic with the mission to take on the prevailing pandemic of metabolic conditions in the Middle East, particularly diabetes and obesity, leveraging advancements in technology and their recent regulatory support (e.g. telemedicine)
Endocare has developed a proprietary treatment approach for people struggling with obesity in the form of a medicated lifestyle intervention. To achieve sustainable weight loss, patients are coached throughout the medicated treatment period and beyond, helping them to achieve better outcomes that last
We are looking for a qualified and driven endocrinologist to complement the clinic founding team in preparation for the clinic launch in July-August
We offer a competitive remuneration

Duties and responsibilities:

General duties and responsibilities

Analyzing, examining, and investigating patients and their medical histories for signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances
Advising, ordering, and performing tests and interpreting the results
Discussing diagnoses with patients, explaining treatment options, and giving advice on medications, lifestyle and dietary changes, and other preventative measures
Carrying out follow-up appointments, monitoring patient progress, adjusting treatment plans and medications, and updating patient records
Supporting patients with serious or complex endocrine conditions
Remaining up-to-date on current discoveries, developments, trends, research, and technology

Duties and responsibilities specific to Endocare

Conducting technology-enabled consultations, e.g. through telemedicine
Collaborating with and aligning the treatment with Endocare's health coaches who are responsible for educating, encouraging, and supporting patient throughout the treatment period (and beyond) to make necessary lifestyle changes (e.g. nutrition, exercise, sleep)
Supporting the management in recruiting additional medical staff in line with Endocare's growth ambitions (in the UAE and wider GCC)
Training of new medical staff (with strong support by the management)
Explaining and advertising the benefits of technology-supported treatment to patients (e.g. use of the proprietary Endocare app and adoption of tele-medicine)
Working closely with Endocare’s management on partnerships with technology and life science companies

Qualifications and experience:

Fully qualified endocrinologist with completed clinical residency program
A valid medical license and registration to practice endocrinology in the UAE and/or country of last employment; if currently not licensed to practice in the UAE, need to be eligible to receive license and meet UAE Unified Healthcare Professional Qualification Requirements (PQR)
Specialization in metabolic conditions, specifically obesity and diabetes; certification in obesity is a plus
Additional qualification in paediatrics is a plus
Significant work experience in the field of metabolic conditions focused on diabetes and obesity

Required skills:

A thorough understanding of the endocrine system and its diseases, disorders, and conditions, particularly metabolically conditions such as diabetes and obesity
Strong analytical abilities to provide accurate diagnoses
Strong business apprehension to help Endocare realize its growth ambitions in the Middle East
Excellent decision-making, interpersonal, and communication skills
Strong organizational and problem-solving (researching skills is a plus)
Proficiency with computers and medical equipment
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Arabic is a plus)