Pulmonology Specialist

About the role

Speciality Hospital Abu Dhabi is recruiting a Pulmonology Specialist. The specialist diagnoses and treats lung-related diseases and conditions, manages admissions to medical wards and ICU, and works within the privileges granted to them.

Key responsibilities

• Examine patients using medical instruments and equipment, and record their history
• Analyse reports and test results, prescribe treatment or medication and refer patients to ancillary and consultant services when needed
• Admit and work up medical patients to medical wards and ICU as required
• Perform duties according to the Delineation of Privileges, based on each person's efficiency and skills
• Answer in-patient consultations from medical or other in-patient services
• Order diagnostic laboratory and X-ray examinations, determine the diagnosis and prescribe therapy and preventive medicine
• Keep up to date with journals and textbooks, and take part in continuing education, physician conferences and staff meetings such as morbidity and mortality conferences and peer reviews
• Follow infection control guidelines, stay current with emergency techniques and take part in CPR qualification
• Carry out additional duties assigned by the Head of Department

Required profile

• Post-graduate degree in Pulmonology from a recognised medical college
• At least five years of practice as a Pulmonologist after certification
• Current licensure in the country of origin and a HAAD licence to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Excellent command of oral and written English; knowledge of Arabic is desirable but not essential
• Mature clinical judgment, professional leadership and thorough knowledge of department policies and confidentiality obligations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with colleagues, superiors, patients and families