Specialist General Pediatrics

at  NMC Healthcare

• Performs the professional duties of a pediatrician.
• To perform his duties in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic evaluating patients on a daily basis.
• Performs general or special examinations and other procedures covering the full scope of the field of pediatrics. Orders laboratory examinations and x-rays, determines diagnosis, prescribes nursing and dietary care necessary, orders or applies such preventive measures as required.
• Serves as pediatric consultant to Surgery and OB/Gy to in- and out-patients as assigned and/or required.
• Provides in-patient care to the newborn and attends difficult delivery or cesarean section deliveries.
• Serves as a specialist in pediatrics providing consultative services to the other Medical
• Services. Provides technical assistance with pediatric patients.
• Reviews journals, texts or periodicals in order to keep current on latest techniques, procedures, drugs and therapy.
• Participates in scheduled in-service training programs and in the regular Physicians’ Conference.
• Provides on-call emergency coverage for pediatric emergencies.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.
• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
• Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
• Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems
• Performs the professional duties of a pediatrician.
• To perform his duties in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic evaluating patients on a daily basis.
• Performs general or special examinations and other procedures covering the full scope of the field of pediatrics. Orders laboratory examinations and x-rays, determines diagnosis, prescribes nursing and dietary care necessary, orders or applies such preventive measures as required.
• Serves as pediatric consultant to Surgery and OB/Gy to in- and out-patients as assigned and/or required.
• Provides in-patient care to the newborn and attends difficult delivery or cesarean section deliveries.
• Serves as a specialist in pediatrics providing consultative services to the other Medical
• Services. Provides technical assistance with pediatric patients.
• Reviews journals, texts or periodicals in order to keep current on latest techniques, procedures, drugs and therapy.
• Participates in scheduled in-service training programs and in the regular Physicians’ Conference.
• Provides on-call emergency coverage for pediatric emergencies.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.
• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
• Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
• Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
• Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems
• Post Graduate of approved Medical School with a valid license to practice pediatrics.
• Certification by the American Board of Pediatrics or equivalent U.K. certification Member of the Royal College of Physicians (PAEDS).
• At least 3 years as a full-time pediatrician, after residency training.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics, 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.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.

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