General Practitionerwith Emergency Experience

Job Summary

The General Practitioner (GP) with Emergency Experience is responsible for providing prompt, safe, and effective medical care to patients presenting to the Urgent Care / Emergency Unit. The role involves initial assessment, stabilization, diagnosis, and management of acute medical conditions, minor trauma, and postoperative or procedure-related complications, with appropriate escalation to specialists when required.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties

• Perform rapid assessment and triage of patients presenting with emergency and urgent conditions.
• Diagnose and manage acute medical cases, minor trauma, and non-life-threatening emergencies.
• Provide initial stabilization of emergency cases and arrange timely referral or transfer when needed.
• Manage postoperative complications, wound issues, infections, pain, and minor bleeding cases.
• Perform minor procedures including suturing, wound dressing, abscess drainage, and basic airway support.
• Prescribe medications and request diagnostic investigations in accordance with hospital protocols.

Patient Safety & Quality of Care

• Ensure compliance with DHA regulations, hospital policies, and patient safety standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Follow infection control, emergency response, and medication safety guidelines.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.

Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with emergency nurses, specialists, and on-call consultants, including plastic surgeons and anesthetists.
• Communicate clearly with patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up plans.
• Ensure proper handover and continuity of care during shift changes.

Administrative & Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in shift duties, including nights, weekends, and public holidays as scheduled.
• Support hospital accreditation requirements (e.g., JCI).
• Maintain valid licensure, certifications, and ongoing CME requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: From AED5,000.00 per month

License/Certification:

• DHA (Preferred)