Consultant Paediatric Infectious Disease (Tawam Hospital)

Role Overview

Consultant Paediatric Infectious Disease at Tawam Hospital, SEHA Hospitals, Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

SEHA Hospitals operates Tawam Hospital.

Role Purpose

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based clinical care to paediatric infectious disease patients, lead clinical teams, supervise junior medical staff, and contribute to continuous improvement in patient outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration and quality assurance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

• Lead and supervise the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Diagnose, manage, and treat all patients within the specialty.

Patient Care

• Conduct patient examinations and take detailed medical histories.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Prescribe medications and therapies.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans.
• Lead ward rounds.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient cases.
• Communicate clinical information to patients and families in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained for procedures.

Supervision and Training

• Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff including specialists, general practitioners, and residents.
• Actively participate in their instruction, guidance, and supervision.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings to ensure holistic patient care.

Documentation and Compliance

• Accurately and clearly document all relevant clinical information in a timely fashion.
• Comply with all hospital, departmental, and DOH policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to infection control and patient safety standards.

Quality Improvement

• Participate in clinical audits.
• Participate in performance management systems including peer review.
• Participate in proactive risk management to foster continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

On-Call Coverage

• Participate in and ensure the provision of out-of-hours on-call coverage on a rotational basis.
• Cover evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized medical school.
• Successful completion of a structured specialty training program such as North American or European Board Certification, Fellowship of a Royal College, or equivalent qualification from a DOH-approved Tier 1 or Tier 2 country.
• A postgraduate qualification such as MD, MS, or DNB is generally required.

Experience

• Minimum 3–7 years of post-specialty clinical experience depending on the qualification and tier level, in a recognized multidisciplinary setting.
• Experience gaps of more than two years require specific DOH approval or a return-to-practice program.

Licensing and Registration

• Eligibility for or a valid DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) license to practice in Abu Dhabi is a mandatory legal requirement.
• Primary Source Verification of all educational and professional documents through the Data Flow Group is mandatory.
• Successful completion of the DOH license exam unless exempted based on Tier 1 qualifications or experience.
• A valid Good Standing Certificate from the current or previous licensing authority.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous medical education and professional development.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Competence in other languages is a distinct asset.