Physician - Neurology

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 - Neurology specialty at CCAD.  Under the supervision and guidance of a consultant physician, 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 - Neurology 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 patients 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
• Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patients condition for purposes of serving as a record of treatment and / or a possible referral to another member of the health care professional 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
• 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
• Follows ethical and regulatory guidelines
• Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Physician Staff

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• For Associate Staff (Specialist) from Tier 1  countries, with 2 additional experience required post board certification.
• For Associate Staff (Specialist) from Tier 2, 3, not less than 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute. 
• Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)
• Demonstrated expertise in specialty practice area Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills with patients, staff and other physicians
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent basic medical degree
• Completion of a recognized specialization in Neurology from countries are listed in the DOH PQR  https://www.doh.gov.ae/en/pqr