Specialist Endocrinologist | Al Futtaim Health | Healthcare

Job description / Role

The purpose of this role
- analyzing, examining, and investigating patients and their medical histories for signs and symptoms of hormonal imbalances.
- advising, ordering, and performing tests and interpreting the results.
- discussing diagnoses with patients, explaining treatment options, and giving advice on medications, lifestyle and dietary changes, and other preventative measures.
- carrying out follow-up appointments, monitoring patient progress, adjusting treatment plans and medications, and updating patient records.
- supporting patients with serious or complex endocrine conditions and their loved ones.
- conducting research and studies on the endocrine system and its diseases, disorders, and conditions to develop new treatment techniques.
- participates equitably in the on-call roster
- offer expert clinical opinions relating to Endocrinology and take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patient
- develop & administer healthcare management plans in consultation with patients and in line with current treatment and management protocols.
- provide holistic care and health education.
- admit or discharge patients to and from the caseload, ensuring referrals are made to other healthcare professionals and providers as appropriate.
- carry out comprehensive and systematic assessments of patients and manage them based on clinical guidelines and evidence based practice.
- work alongside and maintain good communication channels with other specialist services to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.
- prescribing in accordance with the practice based system, guidelines and protocols.
- undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with a Specialist Endocrinologist working alongside primary care provider

The Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge
- MBBS or MBchB or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution AND Completion of specialty qualification recognized by Dubai Health Authority or Health Authority of Abu Dhabi or Ministry of Health UAE
- appropriate experience and competence in all aspects of Endocrinology
- ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, doctors, nurses, and other clinical staff
- certification in Basic and Advanced Life Support.
- fluency in English, speaking, reading and writing
- arabic speaking skills will be an added advantage
- excellent Computer Literacy skills is required
- publications in peer reviewed journals with be well regarded

Minimum Experience
- 5+ years experience of Internal Mediciane treatments at a specialist level, since gaining higher qualification

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.