Surgical Hospitalist

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NMC Healthcare invites a full‑time Surgical Hospitalist in Dubai to deliver evidence‑based medical care as a general practitioner in the wards and ICU, with on‑call and emergency coverage. The role includes daily ward assessments and documentation, preoperative orders, coordination of investigations and diets, medical-record accuracy and confidentiality, and ICU assessment with rapid treatment decisions. Requirements: medical degree with compulsory internship and at least three years GP experience, two to three years residency, and a DHA license to practice in Dubai; strong English essential, Arabic desirable; BLS and ACLS required, ATLS optional. Tips: tailor your CV to emphasize ward and ICU exposure, highlight on‑call experience, include licenses and references, and write a concise cover letter aligned with ethics and CME.

Provides medical services to patients, through current best-evidence based standards, using best judgement at all times, and in accordance with the Hospital Medical Staff Rules and Regulations.Directs preventive care of patients according to approved procedures which are part of an integrated program of curative and preventive services under supervision of specialist. Serves as a general practitioner in the Wards and ICU, monitoring and treats patients for diseases and disabilities.

To perform the professional duties of a General Practitioner in the Wards and ICU in accordance with the delineation of privileges as recommended by the credential committee.

            WARD SERVICES

1. Assess all patients admitted in the wards on a daily basis and ensure appropriate documentation of assessment findings

   1. Communicate relevant findings from the assessments with the admitting doctor

   2. Enter pre-operative medication orders for patients admitted for surgery

   3. Order medications / investigations / diets for the patients in the absence of the admitting consultant / specialist

   4. Attend to patients clinical needs as and when required and answer to clinical queries asked by patients / attendants in discussion with the admitting consultant / specialist

   5. Accompany inpatients from the wards/ICU who require to be transferred to other hospitals via ambulance 

   6.    Completes all medical records and case histories promptly, indicating thereon the diagnosis and treatment given

   7.    Is responsible for the medical accuracy, completeness and confidential nature of patients’ medical records

   8.    Advises nursing personnel regarding medical problems; responds to radio telephone calls 

   9.    Provides health counseling of patients as needed

   10.    Demonstrates commitment to continuing medical education

   11.    Participates in review and planning activities relevant to the development of the inpatient service and the hospital

   12.    Carries out other assigned duties within the appropriate scope of knowledge, skills and abilities of the position

            ICU SERVICES

2.    To conduct assessment & re-assessment for all patients in the ICU, on admission, and during patient stay in ICU

   1.    Determines which cases constitute a required urgent treatment and, extends rapid treatment to the patient as needed, facilitate quick decisions, and chooses the correct consultant for necessary additional guidance

   2.   Monitors and examines in-patients in ICU, rendering immediate judgment and treatment if contact the admitting doctor, if necessary

   3.    Completes all medical records and case histories promptly, indicating there on the diagnosis and treatment given. Is responsible for the medical accuracy, completeness and confidential nature of patients’ medical records

   4.    Attends professional and hospital meetings as directed by the HOD. Occasionally prepares cases for presentation at ward rounds and staff meetings 

   5.    Provides on-call emergency coverage

   6.    Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Department 

   Respond to emergency resuscitation when  required for  the patient

1. Graduation from an recognized Medical School and 1 year of Compulsory Internship, 2years residency training in a recognized residency training program.

   1. 3 years of experience as a General Practitioner.

   2. Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics, with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of his work; personality which inspires confidence and trust in his patients; and adhere to Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Organization.

   3. Current licensure in country of graduation and with DHA license to practice in Dubai, UAE.

   4. Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.

   5. BLS, ACLS and ATLS (optional) certified.

   6. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.