Job Description

Responsibilities

• As a Podiatrist will be responsible for carrying out below mentioned responsibilities:
  • Prescription medications.
  • Orthopedics
  • Cryotherapy
  • Electro surgery 
  • Ultrasonic
  • Specialized dressing 
  • Exercise therapies
  • Assess, diagnose and treat abnormalities and diseases related the foot and lower limb in people of all ages. 
  • Provide treatment of high-risk patient group such as the elderly and those with increased risk of amputation. 
  • Give advice and make referrals as appropriate.
  • Use therapeutic and surgical techniques to treat foot and lower leg issues (e.g. carrying out nail and soft tissue surgery using local anesthetic)
  • Prescribe, produce and fit orthotics and other aids and appliances. 
  • Deliver foot health education. 
  • Understand  the mechanics of body in order to preserve, restore and develop movement.
  • Work with people in sports to address sports-related injuries to legs and feet.
  • Use a range of equipment’s including surgical instruments, dressing, treatment tables, orthotic (inner sole) material, lasers, grinders, shaping equipment, X Ray and video gait-analysis equipment (which allows for analysis of patients walking or running problems)
  • Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and corporate 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. 
  • Notify OSH hazards, incidents, near and issues and assistance with 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’s and safety systems. 

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved College or University in Podiatry. 
• Current license in country of origin with MOH license to practice in Sharjah, U.A.E.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding continuous improvement.
• Sound computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.