Job Description

Job Description

Apply medical knowledge and skills for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses, diseases, and infections in patients at Internal Medicine. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive or promotive healthcare services for any patients coming in should follow standard protocols as per privileges of General Practitioner defined by DOH.
• May keep patients for observations for short period only 
• Call or inform Specialists/Consultants accordingly for further take over, if need be.
• Follow protocols regarding prescribing medicines/lab tests and Radiology.
• While treating the patients, should refer patients to Specialists as and when the need identified.
• Work in all areas of hospital (wards/ICU/ER etc) depending on experience and deployment by HOD.
• Should work in external clinics if deployed.
• Should accompany for home visits if deployed, should provide support for patient transfer (in and out), if deployed. 
• Should be willing to travel out of UAE for patient transfer, if need be.  
• Participate in healthcare related activities such as medical camps, outdoor check-ups & social/CSR activities may administer preventive Vaccinations as and when required. 
• DOH reporting as per statutory /regulatory guidelines. 
• Provide general care to patients in hospital ward s and in outpatient clinics. examine and talk to patients to diagnose their medical conditions. 
• Make notes, both as a record of treatment and for referral.  
• Liaise with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment. 
• Work with other doctors as part of a team. 
• Promote health education among patients. 
• Maintain knowledge of applicable local regulations and requirements. 
• Maintaining professional quality standards to meet those of the JCI, DOH.

Qualifications

Excellent command of oral and written English; Arabic desirable but not mandatory. 

Graduation from an approved medical school plus one year of internship

At least three years of practice as a GP. 

Must have license to practice by DOH.