Pediatric Neurology Consultant

Roles and responsibilities

• Performs the professional duties of a pediatrician.
• To perform his duties in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic evaluating patients on a daily basis.
• Performs general or special examinations and other procedures covering the full scope of the field of pediatrics. Orders laboratory examinations and x-rays, determines diagnosis, prescribes nursing and dietary care necessary, orders or applies such preventive measures as required.
• Serves as pediatric consultant to Surgery and OB/Gyn to in- and out-patients as assigned and/or required.
• Serves as a specialist in pediatrics providing consultative services to the other Medical Services. Provides technical assistance with pediatric patients.
• Reviews journals, texts or periodicals in order to keep current on latest techniques, procedures, drugs and therapy.
• Participates in scheduled in-service training programs and in the regular Physicians' Conferences.
• Provides on-call emergency coverage for pediatric emergencies
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.

Responsibilities

• Performs the professional duties of a pediatrician.
• To perform his duties in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic evaluating patients on a daily basis.
• Performs general or special examinations and other procedures covering the full scope of the field of pediatrics. Orders laboratory examinations and x-rays, determines diagnosis, prescribes nursing and dietary care necessary, orders or applies such preventive measures as required.
• Serves as pediatric consultant to Surgery and OB/Gyn to in- and out-patients as assigned and/or required.
• Serves as a specialist in pediatrics providing consultative services to the other Medical Services. Provides technical assistance with pediatric patients.
• Reviews journals, texts or periodicals in order to keep current on latest techniques, procedures, drugs and therapy.
• Participates in scheduled in-service training programs and in the regular Physicians' Conferences.
• Provides on-call emergency coverage for pediatric emergencies
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.

Desired candidate profile

• Graduate of approved Medical School with a valid license to practice medicine.
• Certification by the American Board of Pediatrics or equivalent U.K. certification Member of the Royal College of Physicians (PAEDS).
• At least 2 years as a full-time pediatrician, after residency training.
• 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.
• Current licensure in country of origin and with DHA license to practice in Dubai, UAE.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.