General Practitioner

Apply medical knowledge and skills for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses, diseases, and infections in patients at Internal Medicine. Responsibilities • Conduct preventive or promotive healthcare services for any patients coming in should follow standard protocols as per privileges of General Practitioner defined by DOH. • May keep patients for observations for short period only • Call or inform Specialists/Consultants accordingly for further take over, if need be. • Follow protocols regarding prescribing medicines/lab tests and Radiology. • While treating the patients, should refer patients to Specialists as and when the need identified. • Work in all areas of hospital (wards/ICU/ER etc) depending on experience and deployment by HOD. • Should work in external clinics if deployed. • Should accompany for home visits if deployed, should provide support for patient transfer (in and out), if deployed. • Should be willing to travel out of UAE for patient transfer, if need be. • Participate in healthcare related activities such as medical camps, outdoor check-ups & social/CSR activities may administer preventive Vaccinations as and when required. • DOH reporting as per statutory /regulatory guidelines. • Provide general care to patients in hospital ward s and in outpatient clinics. examine and talk to patients to diagnose their medical conditions. • Make notes, both as a record of treatment and for referral. • Liaise with other medical and non-medical staff in the hospital to ensure quality treatment. • Work with other doctors as part of a team. • Promote health education among patients. • Maintain knowledge of applicable local regulations and requirements. • Maintaining professional quality standards to meet those of the JCI, DOH. • Graduation from an approved medical school plus one year of internship • At least three years of practice as a GP. • Must have license to practice by DOH. • Excellent command of oral and written English; Arabic desirable but not mandatory.