Specialist Pediatric Critical Care (Tawam Hospital)

Role Overview

Specialist Pediatric Critical Care at Tawam Hospital, SEHA Hospitals.

Role Purpose

Deliver specialized pediatric critical care services under the supervision of the Consultant Physician. Diagnose and treat pediatric intensive care patients according to established standards of best practice, supervise junior medical staff, and contribute to safe, effective multidisciplinary patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice for the specialty, under supervision of the Consultant Physician.
• Lead ward rounds and reassess inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis in line with established best practice.
• Regularly review results of all investigations and modify treatment as required.
• Ensure preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent.
• Accept clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk-in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals.
• Communicate clinical information to patients and the patient's family and friends with patient consent in a timely manner.

Documentation & Information Management

• Accurately document all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.

Supervision & Collaboration

• Assist the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff and jointly assume responsibility for the care they provide.
• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients.
• Maintain a good working relationship with members of staff and promote collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.

On-Call & Coverage

• Participate in and support the Consultant Physician in ensuring provision of out-of-hours on-call coverage on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as required.

Resource Management

• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.

Compliance & Governance

• Support and adhere to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Comply with all hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices.
• Support and participate in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and productivity and utilization review processes.
• Support the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.
• Comply consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensure alignment with SEHA facilities policies.

Administrative Duties

• Assist Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attend Divisional meetings as invited.
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by Consultant Staff.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) and specialization in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (ICU).
• Fellowship or additional certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (ICU).
• Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (ICU).
• Valid DOH (Department of Health—Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility.
• Qualifications from Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 as per SEHA requirements.

Additional Information

• Fluency in Arabic language is preferred.
• Willingness to work in Al Ain area is preferred.