Job Description

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Dermatologist’s responsibility is mainly in the outpatient department providing Consultation services to patients with skin diseases in the Clinic. 
• To provides consultation service to the inpatient services and has admission privileges to admit patients with skin diseases requiring inpatient care.
• To perform the professional duties of a Dermatologist:
• To perform his duties in the Dermatology outpatient Clinic evaluating patients with skin diseases on a daily basis.
• Provides consultation service to inpatients in dermatology.
• Admit to the hospital patients with skin diseases requiring inpatient services and assume their care.
• Provides on-call emergency coverage for dermatologic emergencies.
• Performs the dermatologic procedures e.g. PUVA therapy, skin biopsy, cryosurgery, electrocautery, chemical peeling, curettage, excision etc.
• Plans and maintains daily work schedules necessary for required performance of all Department functions, including leaves of absence, vacations, holiday and weekend schedules, and emergency on-call schedules after working hours.
• Participates in Committees as needed.
• Participates in the monthly hospital meetings and CME.
• Participation in the Quality Assurance Program, e.g. chart review and peer review.
• Monitors clinical and other established indicators to ensure ongoing quality assurance.
• Strictly observes organization’s medical regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the HOD/ Medical Director.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS:

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Dermatologist’s responsibility is mainly in the outpatient department providing Consultation services to patients with skin diseases in the Clinic. 
• To provides consultation service to the inpatient services and has admission privileges to admit patients with skin diseases requiring inpatient care.
• To perform the professional duties of a Dermatologist:
• To perform his duties in the Dermatology outpatient Clinic evaluating patients with skin diseases on a daily basis.
• Provides consultation service to inpatients in dermatology.
• Admit to the hospital patients with skin diseases requiring inpatient services and assume their care.
• Provides on-call emergency coverage for dermatologic emergencies.
• Performs the dermatologic procedures e.g. PUVA therapy, skin biopsy, cryosurgery, electrocautery, chemical peeling, curettage, excision etc.
• Plans and maintains daily work schedules necessary for required performance of all Department functions, including leaves of absence, vacations, holiday and weekend schedules, and emergency on-call schedules after working hours.
• Participates in Committees as needed.
• Participates in the monthly hospital meetings and CME.
• Participation in the Quality Assurance Program, e.g. chart review and peer review.
• Monitors clinical and other established indicators to ensure ongoing quality assurance.
• Strictly observes organization’s medical regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.
• Performs other related duties as requested by the HOD/ Medical Director.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Graduate from an accredited school of Medicine with an MBBS degree.
• Post-Graduate Masters degree or equivalent Fellowships approved by DOH.
• Minimum of three years experience in the practice as Dermatologist post certification.
• Current licensure in country of origin and with DOH license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics, with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of his work; and adhere to Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Organization.
• 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