Specialist - Family Medicine

• The physician will maintain at all times an active DOH License consistent with specialty practiced at NMC Royal Hospital Mbz.

• Physician will maintain an active Clinical Privilege as per the specialty that is consistent with the scope of services and the required experiences to practice it, which is renewable every 2 years.

• Apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.

• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

• Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose the medical condition of patient.

• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.

• Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.

• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

• Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza and pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.

• Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

• Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.

• Refer patient to medical specialist or another practitioner when necessary.

• Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and problems of the lung, brain, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract.

• Advise surgeon of a patient's risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk.

• Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.

• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.

• Provide consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems.

• Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.

• The physician will maintain at all times an active DOH License consistent with specialty practiced at NMC Royal Hospital Mbz.

• Physician will maintain an active Clinical Privilege as per the specialty that is consistent with the scope of services and the required experiences to practice it, which is renewable every 2 years.

• Apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.

• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

• Analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose the medical condition of patient.

• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.

• Make diagnoses when different illnesses occur together or in situations where the diagnosis may be obscure.

• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

• Manage and treat common health problems, such as infections, influenza and pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses, in adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.

• Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.

• Provide and manage long-term, comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of diseases, for adult patients in an office or hospital.

• Refer patient to medical specialist or another practitioner when necessary.

• Treat internal disorders, such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and problems of the lung, brain, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract.

• Advise surgeon of a patient's risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk.

• Conduct research to develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury.

• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.

• Provide consulting services to other doctors caring for patients with special or difficult problems.

• Plan, implement, or administer health programs in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.

At least 3 - 5 years’ post qualification experience at Specialist level (independent of country)

At least 1 year Specialist level experience from a Tier 1 country as specified by the UAE healthcare regulator.

Basic medical degree and completion of a specialty qualification/education programme (fellowship/diploma) recognised by the relevant UAE healthcare authority.

Certification and registration in a speciality recognised by relevant UAE healthcare authority. Active and valid life support certification (e.g. BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP)

Eligibility for relevant healthcare authority registration e.g. Membership from Royal College / Arab Board Certification / MS / DM / MPhil or an equivalent recognized by relevant healthcare authority in UAE