Job Description

Job Category: Physicians
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Carries out obstetric and gynecologic health care, both on an in-patient and out-patient basis, for those patients designated as being entitled to such care.
Responsibilities:

• Will perform professional duties as a Consultant Obstetrics/gynecologist to include:
• Providing surgical care both in the operating room and in the O.P.D. for gynecologic and obstetric conditions for both emergency and planned procedures.
• Covering the Delivery Room to include admitting patients, reviewing their history, planning a course of action, performing both spontaneous and operative deliveries, and interacting with midwives.
• Covering the Emergency Service by promptly responding to calls for consultation.
• Doing and interpreting ultrasound examinations both in hospital and on an out-patient basis.
• Interpreting fetal heart rate monitoring and taking appropriate action.
• Carrying out formal and informal consultations from physicians on other Services.
• Interacting with patients' families to keep them informed of the patient's condition, changes in condition and plans.
• Supports Continuous Quality Improvement. Develops and promotes appropriate standards of care.
• Works closely with other HODs in developing policies and procedures to promote quality health care.
• Makes recommendations for patient transfers to other medical facilities if and when required.
• Keeps the Division Head well informed of Department activities and receives guidance from the Division Head in the accomplishment of his duties.
• Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with the staff, with associates and with Management.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature.
• Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.
• Provides on-call emergency coverage for obstetric emergencies.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.

• Graduation from an approved Medical School. Completion of an approved Obstetric residency program consistent with established standards of the hospital with specialty certification in the country of training.
• At least three years of experience as a full-time Ob-Gyn practitioner.
• 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 DHA license to practice in Dubai, 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.