To provide specialized treatment of diabetes patients through the avenue of diabetology and research-oriented clinics. Recruit patients for research and provide clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Undertake patient consultations and physical examinations, assessment and plan treatment requirements through clinics at a minimum of 4-5 time per week including evening clinic.
• Conduct CPET and provide consultation for patients through weekly clinics
• Liaise with other doctors, healthcare professionals and non-medical staff to administer effective treatment of diabetes in the context of clinical care and research
• Write detailed patient reports and records; ensure accuracy and up to date status of records, medical reports, discharge summaries and all required
• Participate and lend expertise, advice in working groups/committees that contribute to the DDI mission, vision and values
• Ensure confidentiality of patient data obtained through clinics and research studies
• Develop policies & procedures for clinical care and clinical research unit
• Develop leaflets, patient’s awareness materials and promotions
• Performs all other relevant duties as assigned

Required Skills and Expertise:

• Prior published research in the forms of articles and conference or other outputs
• Excellent communication skills including presentation skills
• Commitment to excellence in research and within professional and ethical code of conduct
• Ability to work independently as well as part of collaborative teams
• Must be fluent in Arabic and English

Other Comments:

Bachelor’s in medicine; Fellowship in diabetology

Preferable MRCP or equivalency in Internal Medicine

Specialized certification in diabetes management is required