Specialist Neonatology

Incumbents will be responsible for attending patients in the age group from birth to the first month of life or more if necessary including cases of all degrees of complexity according to approved standards of medicine. Work is performed to meet established medical ethical and legal rules in the field of neonatology and by observing practices and procedures as required by Medical Services Organization. Works under the administrative direction of the Head Neonatologist. Supervision is minimal due to the nature of the work involved. The majority of professional problems encountered are solved without reference to the Head Neonatologist who is informed of unusual problems of actions taken regarding unusual cases.

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs the professional duties of a neonatologist.

1. Makes daily rounds related to patients in the hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the normal newborn nursery; performs general or special examinations and other procedures covering the full scope of the field of neonatology.  Orders laboratory examinations and X-rays determines diagnosis prescribes nursing and dietary care necessary orders or applies such preventive measures as required.

1. Provides in-patient care to the newborn and attends difficult delivery or cesarean section deliveries.

1. Serves as a specialist in neonatology providing consultative services to the other Medical Services. Provides technical assistance with pediatric patients. Determines the eligibility of neonatology admissions.

1. Reviews journals texts or periodicals in order to keep current on latest techniques and procedures of neonatal intensive care.

1. Participates in scheduled in-service training programs divisional teaching activities the regular physicians conference or other committees as requested.

1. To perform his duties in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic to see well and sick babies up to the age of one year.

1. Provides on-call emergency coverage for pediatric emergencies.

1. Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.

1. To follow appropriate international guidelines DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties. 

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATION LICENSURE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE SPECIAL SKILLS

1. Graduation from an approved medical school plus one year of internship and three years of residency; certification by the American Board of Neonatology or Member of the Royal College of Physicians (or its equivalent).

2. At least ten (5) years of practice as a neonatologist with two (2) or more years as a licensed specialist.

3. Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.

   1. 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.

4. Current licensure in country of origin and with DOH license to practice as a Specialist Neonatologist in Dubai UAE.

5. Communication interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers superiors patients & families.

Additional Information :

We embrace diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are the better our work will be

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time