Specialist Cardiology | Al Futtaim Health | Healthcare

Al Futtaim Private Company LLC

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AE

Company Description

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

Job Description

  • Provides comprehensive Cardiology care to patients according to current best-evidence based standards, using best judgement at all times and in accordance with Al-Futtaim Health Medical Staff bylaws and rules and regulations.
  • Consults with patients to understand their symptoms and health concerns.
  • Performs tests when needed to check the health of patients’ hearts and/or cardiovascular systems.
  • Using medical imaging equipment to diagnose and treat heart and/or cardiovascular conditions.
  • Prescribing medication to treat heart and/or cardiovascular disease.
  • Providing support and advice to patients receiving long-term care.
  • Training and providing educational support to junior staff, when necessary.
  • Participates equitably in the on-call roster.
  • Participates in the oversight and professional developments of any junior medical staff in the departments.
  • Participate in the educational activities of the medical staff as a whole.
  • Conducts clinical audit in line with medical advisory committee requirements.
  • Participate in review and planning activities relevant to the development of the department and of the healthcare facility.
  • Participate in activities and opportunities to promote the department and Al-Futtaim Health to the general public and wider medical community of the UAE.
  • Fulfils professional requirements for continuing maintenance of competency in all aspects of Cardiology.
  • Carries out other assigned duties within the appropriate scope of knowledge, skills and abilities of the position.
  • The post holder is responsible for providing comprehensive specialist level patient care in Cardiology.
  • Liaises with patients, families, medical staff, nursing staff, other clinical staff and referring doctors.
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuing medical education.
  • Demonstrate ability to deliver quality patient care.
  • Demonstrate ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate commitment to quality improvement for better health outcomes.
  • Accountable to ensure patient safety by practicing ethical medical practices as per local regulations.
  • Reach an informed diagnosis based on patients medical history, examinations and tests results.
  • Prescribe and interpret lab tests/ diagnostic tests to obtain more information for underlying pathologies.
  • Prescribe medications or drugs and provide comprehensive instructions for administration
  • Make professional, autonomous decisions in relation to presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred from another healthcare professional.
  • Offer expert clinical opinions relating to Cardiology and take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients.
  • Develop & administer healthcare management plans in consultation with patients and in line with current treatment and management protocols.

Requirements:

  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, doctors, nurses, and other clinical staff.
  • Certification in Basic and Advanced Life Support.
  • Fluency in English (speak, read and write).
  • Arabic speaking skills will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent presentation and analytical skills
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Good decision making skills
  • Strong operational thinking skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Management
  • High level of Interpersonal and Organisational skills
  • Excellent Computer Literacy skills is required.
  • MBBS or MBchB or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution AND Completion of specialty qualification recognized by Dubai Health Authority or Health Authority of Abu Dhabi or Ministry of Health UAE.
  • Appropriate experience and competence in all aspects of Cardiology.
  • Minimum 5+ years relevant experience at a specialist level, since gaining higher qualification.
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