School Doctor

The School Doctor will be responsible for delivering comprehensive medical care in a school clinic environment, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, emergency management, health education, and DHA‑mandated health examinations and vaccination programmes. The role requires close collaboration with school leadership, nursing staff, parents, and regulatory authorities to ensure a safe and healthy school environment.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide general medical services within a school clinic setting, including history taking, physical examinations, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Deliver preventive healthcare, immunisations, health promotion, and routine wellness assessments in line with DHA requirements
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• Conduct and oversee DHA‑mandated health assessments, health education programmes, and vaccination drives
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• Manage surgical and medical emergencies in the school clinic, including anaphylaxis, seizures, choking, drowning, and cardiac arrest
  , until safe transfer to hospital.
• Provide initial trauma management in the school setting (e.g. cervical spine immobilisation, fracture stabilisation, analgesia assessment).
• Perform minor procedures including IV, IM, and SC injections, IV cannulation, venepuncture, and minor burn management
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• Manage students with complex medical needs and ensure Individual Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) are maintained and updated.
• Report suspected or confirmed communicable diseases in accordance with DHA and public health regulations.
• Participate actively in child safeguarding, health and safety, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, families, and the wider school community.

Clinical Governance & Professional Development

• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, risk management, and incident reporting.
• Attend relevant school management, health & safety, and clinical meetings.
• Submit timely reports to DHA, Health Regulation, School Health Section, and Public Health Protection Department
  .
• Engage in ongoing CPD
  , audit activities, and evidence‑based practice.
• Contribute to standard setting within the school clinic and King’s College Hospital – Dubai.

Administrative & Managerial Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, confidential electronic medical records.
• Ensure compliance with UAE medical licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Support effective time, workload, and resource management.
• Act as Medical Director (if assigned), providing clinical leadership and serving as the primary DHA liaison.
• Collaborate closely with school senior leadership on student health initiatives.
• Support nurse education, training, and CPD.
• Assist in efficient resource utilisation while maintaining high standards of care.

Education, Training & Teaching

• Participate in the education and training of clinical staff as appropriate.
• Contribute to internal CME activities and organisational learning programmes.

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS with a Master’s Degree / Postgraduate Diploma / Certification in a relevant specialty
• Valid DHA Medical License
• Current Basic or Advanced Life Support certification (as applicable)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience
  , preferably in a school clinic, primary care, or paediatric setting
• Strong clinical judgement and emergency management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical practice
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Proficient in basic computer systems (MS Office and electronic medical records)
• Highly organised, adaptable, and self‑motivated
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and patient‑centred care