Specialist Orthopedic Surgery NMC Royal Medical Center

NMC Healthcare is seeking a qualified and skilled Specialist – Orthopedic Surgery at NMC Royal Medical Center in Abu Dhabi. The hospital posted this job opportunity on December 21, 2023 with the requisition D 3428. This role holder provides patients with orthopedic care, including diagnosis, pre-operative care, all major and minor operative procedures in the field of orthopedics and post-operative treatment including complicated cases which are with in his / her competence.

Responsibilities of Specialist Orthopedic Surgery

• Provides preventive care of patients according to approved procedures as part of an integrated program of curative and preventive services.
• Provides comprehensive and diligent orthopedic care to all assigned patients, including pre- and post-operative care and such orthopedic procedures as are within incumbent’s competence.
• Performs professional duties at OPD at which out-patient orthopedic care is to be rendered to patients.
• Provides consultation services to physicians and other surgeons and specialists, on in-or out-patient cases if and when required.
• Assumes after hours responsibility for the care of admitted orthopedic cases and makes daily rounds for those hospitalized.
• Refers to specialists or consults with them on those cases which are beyond his skill or experience.
• Adheres to the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the medical department and assures that work performed is in keeping with the established standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of hospitals.
• Consults with anesthetist on the choice of anesthesia to be used.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all assigned cases.
• Keeps informed as to current developments in the field of orthopedic.
• Determines which surgical and related services procedures are proper to undertake and when new techniques will be utilized. Determines requirements and initiates action to assure availability of special equipment and supplies.
• Utilizes and monitors to assure the use supporting services (Nursing, Operations Support, Pathology, Radiology) in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Attends applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs.
• Works in all shifts as scheduled by Head of the department.

Qualifications & Experience

Following is the eligibility criteria for the role of Specialist Orthopedic Surgery at NMC Royal Medical Center:

• Graduation from an approved medical school plus 1 year internship.
• Three years Residency Training in Orthopaedic Surgery culminating in procuring a Post-Graduate Master’s degree and/or equivalent Fellowships approved by HAAD/DoH Abu Dhabi.
• Three or more year’s exclusive practice of Orthopaedic Surgery since certification.
• Must have DoH License/DoH Pass to practice.
• Strong Logbook to reflect surgical practice and experience over the last 3-5 years.

Job Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics.

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