Consultant Physician

Role Overview

Consultant Physician at SEHA HOSPITALS, Abu Dhabi.

Role Purpose

Lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based clinical care within your specialty, diagnosing and managing patients across inpatient and outpatient settings while supervising junior medical staff and contributing to continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence

• Lead and supervise the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, effectively diagnosing, managing, and treating all patients within the post holder's 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 both inpatient and outpatient cases.

Supervision and Training

• Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff (specialists, GPs, and Residents).
• Actively participate in instruction, guidance, and supervision of junior staff.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

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

On-Call Coverage

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

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, performance management systems (including peer review), and proactive risk management.
• Foster continuous improvement in patient outcomes.

Communication

• Communicate clinical information to patients and their families in a timely and compassionate manner.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained for procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

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

Experience

• Minimum of 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

• Eligibility or a valid DOH (Department of Health Abu Dhabi) license to practice in Abu Dhabi is a mandatory legal requirement.
• Primary Source Verification (PSV): Mandatory verification of all educational and professional documents through the Data Flow Group.
• DOH Exam: Successful completion of the DOH license exam unless exempted based on Tier 1 qualifications/experience.
• 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 (CME/CPD).
• Fluency in English and Arabic.
• Competence in other languages is often a distinct asset.