Consultant Neonatology (Tawam Hospital)

Role Overview

Consultant Neonatology at Tawam Hospital, SEHA Hospitals, Abu Dhabi.

Role Purpose

To provide expert neonatal clinical care, lead departmental teams and quality initiatives, ensure compliance with hospital policies and procedures, and foster continuous learning and professional development across the neonatology department.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Lead ward rounds and reassess inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis in line with established best practice.
• Comply with all established hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices.
• Document all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Regularly review results of all investigations and modify treatment as required.
• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.

Managerial & Administrative

• Support, implement, and follow all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Assist with scheduling and support the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attend Divisional meetings as required.
• Assist the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate.
• Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff and assume responsibility for the care they provide.
• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief.

Performance Management

• Lead and implement the organization's performance management system, including peer review and productivity and utilization review processes.
• Participate in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and productivity and utilization review processes.

Quality & Safety

• Lead quality improvement within the Department.
• Support a culture of regular audit and encourage the use of audit results for improving clinical practice.
• Support the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.

Education & Professional Development

• Foster a culture of learning, development and continuous improvement across the Department.
• Promote and assist in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff.
• Facilitate the provision of essential training relevant to clinical staff in the specialty.
• Demonstrate commitment to Continued Medical Education (CME).
• Promote and participate in clinical research and publication.
• Keep abreast of current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) and specialization in Neonatology.
• American Board, CCT UK, Australian Board, any Western Board, Fellowship or additional certification in Neonatology.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Neonatology.
• Not less than 2 years relevant experience as a consultant or equivalent post board certification.
• Not less than 8 years full-time employment as a Consultant or equivalent post board certification (includes years in fellowship training) in internationally accredited institute.
• Valid Department of Health (Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility.
• Experience working within JCI-accredited hospitals is preferred.

Special Provision for UAE Nationals

• Each year of clinical fellowship following primary specialty board is counted as two years of clinical experience.