Consultant Ophthalmology (Experience in Glaucoma)

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that Ophthalmological care rendered meets Joint Commission standards.

  3.2 Monitors within established guidelines the quality of care provided. Initiates and participates in review/study of difficult and special cases.

  • Monitors the eye care rendered on a daily basis to ensure that Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital standards are met.

  • Keeps informed as to current developments in the field of ophthalmology.

  • Participates in weekly rounds and peer reviews.

  • Coordinates with the HOD in planning programs, integrating the curative and preventive aspect of total patient care.

  • Participates in the implementation of approved curative/preventive programs as they relate to Ophthalmology.

• Participates in QA programs as requested by the Medical Director.

• Orients new staff when requested to do so.

• Communicates regularly with HOD and other members of the service.

• Takes an active role in teaching activities provided for nursing & ancillary staff.

• Participates on committees as requested by Medical Director.

• Strictly observes organization’s medical regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.

• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the head of general clinic.

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that Ophthalmological care rendered meets Joint Commission standards.

  3.2 Monitors within established guidelines the quality of care provided. Initiates and participates in review/study of difficult and special cases.

  • Monitors the eye care rendered on a daily basis to ensure that Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospital standards are met.

  • Keeps informed as to current developments in the field of ophthalmology.

  • Participates in weekly rounds and peer reviews.

  • Coordinates with the HOD in planning programs, integrating the curative and preventive aspect of total patient care.

  • Participates in the implementation of approved curative/preventive programs as they relate to Ophthalmology.

• Participates in QA programs as requested by the Medical Director.

• Orients new staff when requested to do so.

• Communicates regularly with HOD and other members of the service.

• Takes an active role in teaching activities provided for nursing & ancillary staff.

• Participates on committees as requested by Medical Director.

• Strictly observes organization’s medical regulations and policies especially those related to infection control, patient safety, patient assessment and patient care.

• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the head of general clinic.

• QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL

SKILLS

• Graduate from an accredited school of Medicine with an MBBS degree.

  • Post-Graduate Masters degree or equivalent Fellowships approved by DOH .
  • Minimum of five years experience in the practice as Ophthalmologist post certification.
  • Current licensure in country of origin and with DOH license to practice in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics, with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of his work; and adhere to Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Organization.
  • 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.