Job Description

Responsibilities

• Performs the professional duties of a Pulmonologist in adherence to the Delineation of Privileges depending on the efficiency and skills of the particular individual.
• Hands on experience in performing Interventional procedures independently
• Answers in-patient consultations from medical or other in-patient services.
• Orders diagnostic laboratory and X-ray examinations, determining the diagnosis and prescribing applicable therapy and taking the necessary preventive medicine.
• Reviews journals and textbooks in order to keep current on latest techniques, procedures and therapy.
• Participates in continuing in-service training programmes, physician’s conferences, etc.
• Responsible for the proper practice of infection control guidelines in all clinical areas.
• Keeps current with emergency techniques as they emerge and evolve.
• Active participation and sustained qualification in all cardio-pulmonary resuscitation programs.
• Attends staff meetings and weekly rounds and participates in in-service activities as required, i.e., Morbidity & Mortality conferences, Peer Reviews, etc.
• Performs additional duties as designated by the Head of the Department.

Qualifications

•  Graduation from an approved medical school plus one year of internship.
• Post-graduate degree in Pulmonology from a recognized medical college.
• At least five (5) years of practice as a Pulmonologist after certification.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Must be highly skilled in the particular field of practice, with mature clinical judgment and ability to provide professional leadership. He / she must have a thorough knowledge of Medical Department policies and procedures with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of his work; personality which inspires confidence and trust in his patients; and adhere to Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Organization.
• Current licensure in country of origin and with HAAD license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.