Physician - Psychiatry

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a physician position and is responsible for applying medical knowledge and skills to the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses
for patients within the Neurological Institute – Psychiatry specialty at CCAD. This position treats patients directly and/or may make referrals
to different members of the health care professional team at CCAD.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

− Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within the Neurological Institute – Psychiatry specialty

− Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury

− Analyzes records, reports and test results to diagnose patient’s medical condition

− Interacts with patient to gather additional history and information about medical condition

− Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patient

− Provides specific treatments and/or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions, as appropriate

− Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient’s condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and/or making a possible referral to another member of the health care medical staff team

− Liaisons with other medical and non-medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment

− Supplies and provides care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner

− Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines

− Takes part in administrative functions that ensure the continued operations of the clinical environment, such as committees, task forces and performance improvement measures

− Provide hospital on-call in patient coverage as deemed necessary

− Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

− Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification, Tier 1 countries are listed in the DOH PQR  https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/pqr

− Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)

− Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)

− Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

− MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent basic medical degree

− Completion of a recognized specialization in Psychiatry from Tier 1 Countries - Tier 1 countries are listed in the DOH PQR  https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/pqr