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Specialist Internal Medicine - Jobs in United Arab Emirates

1.00 to 10.00 Years   United Arab Emirates   26 Jan, 2023
Job LocationUnited Arab Emirates
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IndustryAccounting
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Job Description

Specialist Internal Medicine I AF Health I HealthcareRole Purpose:˙The purpose of this role is to be able to diagnose medical illnesses and provide treatment with˙focus on the overall health of the patient including and not limited to physical, psychological and social aspects of care.˙Roles and Responsibilities:˙

  • Provides comprehensive Internal Medicine care to patients according to current best-evidence based standards, using best judgement at all times and in accordance with Al-Futtaim Health Medical Staff bylaws and rules and regulations.
  • Consulting with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
  • Diagnosing and treating acute illnesses, such as bacterial and viral infections, as well as chronic diseases and conditions.
  • Prescribing or administering medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
  • Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
  • Monitoring patients conditions and progress, and re-evaluating treatments, as necessary.
  • Providing health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
  • Maintaining detailed notes of appointments with patients, including comments, tests, and/or treatments prescribed, and test results.
  • Referring patients to other medical specialists, when necessary.
  • Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
  • Preparing official health documents or records, when necessary.
  • Conducting research into the testing and development of new medications, methods of treatment, or procedures to prevent or control illness, disease, or injury.
  • Participates equitably in the on-call roster.
  • Participates in the oversight and professional developments of any junior medical staff in the departments.
  • Participate in the educational activities of the medical staff as a whole.
  • Conducts clinical audit in line with medical advisory committee requirements.
  • Participate in review and planning activities relevant to the development of the department and of the healthcare facility.
  • Participate in activities and opportunities to promote the department and Al-Futtaim Health to the general public and wider medical community of the UAE.
  • Fulfils professional requirements for continuing maintenance of competency in all aspects of Internal Medicine.
  • Carries out other assigned duties within the appropriate scope of knowledge, skills and abilities of the position.
  • The post holder is responsible for providing comprehensive specialist level patient care in Internal Medicine.
  • Liaises with patients, families, medical staff, nursing staff, other clinical staff and referring doctors.
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education.
  • Demonstrate ability to deliver quality patient care.
  • Demonstrate ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate commitment to quality improvement for better health outcomes.
  • Accountable to ensure patient safety by practicing ethical medical practices as per local regulations.
  • Reach an informed diagnosis based on patients medical history, examinations and tests results.
  • Prescribe and interpret lab tests/ diagnostic tests to obtain more information for underlying pathologies.
  • Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration
  • Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from another healthcare professional.
  • Offer expert clinical opinions relating to Internal Medicine and take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
  • Develop & administer healthcare management plans in consultation with patients and in line with current treatment and management protocols.
  • Provide holistic care and health education.
  • Admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload, ensuring referrals are made to other healthcare professionals and providers as appropriate.
  • Carry out comprehensive and systematic assessments of patients and manage them based on clinical guidelines and evidence based practice.
  • Work alongside and maintain good communication channels with other specialist services to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Prescribing in accordance with the practice based system, guidelines and protocols.
  • Undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a Specialist Internist working alongside primary care providers.

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