Specialist - Neonatology

Responsibilities

• Performs the professional duties of a neonatologist.
• Makes daily rounds related to patients in the hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the normal newborn nursery; performs general or special examinations and other procedures covering the full scope of the field of neonatology. Orders laboratory examinations and X-rays, determines diagnosis, prescribes nursing and dietary care necessary, orders or applies such preventive measures as required.
• Provides in‑patient care to the newborn and attends difficult delivery or cesarean section deliveries.
• Serves as a specialist in neonatology providing consultative services to other Medical Services. Provides technical assistance with pediatric patients. Determines the eligibility of neonatology admissions.
• Reviews journals, texts or periodicals in order to keep current on latest techniques and procedures of neonatal intensive care.
• Participates in scheduled in‑service training programs, divisional teaching activities, the regular physicians' conference, or other committees as requested.
• Performs duties in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic to see well and sick babies up to the age of one year.
• Provides on‑call emergency coverage for pediatric emergencies.
• Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.
• Follows appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

• Graduation from an approved medical school plus one year of internship and three years of residency; certification by the American Board of Neonatology or Member of the Royal College of Physicians (or its equivalent).
• At least ten (5) years of practice as a neonatologist with two (2) or more years as a licensed specialist.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Must be highly skilled in the particular field of practice, with mature clinical judgment and ability to provide professional leadership. Must have a thorough knowledge of Medical Department policies and procedures 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 DOH license to practice as a Specialist Neonatologist in Dubai, UAE.
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co‑workers, superiors, patients & families.