Specialist General Surgeon

• Performs all management functions and duties of a general surgeon and provides expert medical care for ambulatory and hospitalized patients, including pre- and post-operative cases and such surgical procedures as are within incumbent's competence.
• Performs professional duties in the OPD at which out-patients surgical care is to be rendered to patients as needed.
• Provides consultation services to physicians and other surgeons and other specialists if and when required.
• Assumes after-hours responsibilities for the care of assigned surgical cases and makes daily rounds for those hospitalized.
• Orders diagnostic laboratory studies and X-ray examinations, determining the diagnosis and prescribing applicable therapy.
• Determines the eligibility of patients for admission.
• Adheres to the By-laws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Department and assures that work performed is in keeping with the established standards of the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospitals.
• Consults with anesthesiologist on the choice of anesthesia to be used.
• Participates in and contributes to in-service activities such as lectures, conferences and rounds.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance activities of the Service (morbidity and mortality reviews peer review activities etc.).
• Participates in hospital committee functions as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the head of the department.

• Graduation from an approved medical school plus one year of internship and three years of residency; certification by the American Board of Surgical medicine or Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (or its equivalent).
• At least three (3) years of experience in general surgery.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• 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 Surgical 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.
• Current licensure in country of origin and with DHA license to practice general surgery in Dubai, UAE.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.

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