Specialist Internal Medicine | Al Futtaim Health | Healthcare

Job description / Role

Job Requisition ID: 163090

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into five operating divisions
- Automotive.
- Financial Services.
- Real Estate.
- Retail.
- Healthcare.

Employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

About Al-Futtaim Health
- our 14 HealthHub clinics ensure patient access to the best medical services and facilities throughout the UAE
- at Al-Futtaim Health we strive to redefine the healthcare experience by delivering high quality, smart and integrated care enriching lives through accessible care for all in our urgent and integrated family health primary care centers
- the use of smart technology, experienced clinical teams and our center of excellence partners, allows us to achieve better clinical outcomes
- in partnership with Accreditation Canada our HealthHub Clinics will be the first clinics in the region to apply for Platinum accreditation status and to be the first certified people centered care facility in the Middle East

The purpose of this role
- Provides comprehensive (Internal Medicine) care to patients according to current best-evidence based standards, using best judgement at all times and in accordance with Al-Futtaim Health Medical Staff bylaws and rules and regulations.
- Participates equitably in the on-call roster.
- Participates in the oversight and professional developments of any junior medical staff in the departments.
- Participate in the educational activities of the medical staff as a whole.
- Conducts clinical audit in line with medical advisory committee requirements.
- Participate in review and planning activities relevant to the development of the department and of the healthcare facility.
- Participate in activities and opportunities to promote the department and Al-Futtaim Health to the general public and wider medical community of the UAE.
- Fulfills professional requirements for continuing maintenance of competency in all aspects of Internal Medicine

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 Internal Medicine
- 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.