Job Description

Gastroenterology & Hepatology Specialist/ Consultant
Job Description

Managerial Task:

• Supports, implements, and follows all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures 
• Helps lead and implement the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes 
• Participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes 
• Assists with scheduling and supports the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times 
• Attends Divisional meetings as required 
• Assists the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate 
• Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief 

Technical Task: 

• Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty.   The Consultant Physician’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following: 
• Oversees the clinical activities of the junior medical staff and is assumes responsibility for the care they provide 
• Complies with all established hospital polices regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices 
• Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources 
• Leads ward round; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice 
• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures 
• Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required 
• Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required
• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients 
• Ensures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent 
• Accepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals

Responsibilities

SEHA Compliance:

• Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SEHA facilities policies.
• Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frame

Qualifications

SEHA Qualifications:

a. Qualification from Tier 1 

b. Qualification from Tier 2 

c. Current national license or equivalent 

d. Certified proof of yearly CME 

Additional Qualifications:

Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) and specialization in Gastroenterology

American Board, CCT UK, Australian Board, any Western Board, Fellowship or additional certification in Gastroenterology

Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Gastroenterology

Experience working within JCI-accredited hospitals is preferred.

Valid DOH (Department of Health – Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility.