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Consultant A – Plastic Surgery

Location:Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Middle East
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:17th Dec 2009
Closing Date:24th Feb 2010
Posted By:Medical Recruitment
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Consultant A – Plastic Surgery

Consultant A – Plastic Surgery
Reports To: Chief of Surgical Services
Category: Grade 3
1. Sharjah Teaching Hospital

Sharjah Teaching Hospital is a private, not-for-profit 210-bed hospital plus a 114 chair dental service, located at the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
The Hospital was established by HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Ruler of Sharjah with the objective of providing world standard healthcare.
The hospital will employ approximately 770 employees with an anticipated turnover in excess of Dhs.200million per year.
Sharjah Teaching Hospital is strongly affiliated with the tertiary sector via the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Sharjah which has a relationship with Monash University in Melbourne Australia for their medical and pharmacy degree courses and the University of Adelaide for their dental degree course.

2. Position Summary
This is a con-joint position between the Sharjah Teaching Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine at University of Sharjah.
The special nature of the Clinician’s role derives from its 2 major components of academic and clinical service and both are integral in the assessment of the applicant. Being one of the clinical roles within the Clinical Services of the hospital and university, the position will require a person who has practiced for at least 10 years as a Consultant post highest education qualifications and who has had international healthcare and academic experience. It is a pivotal role in the establishment of academic and general
plastic surgical services at the hospital to ensure services are at an International standard and to meet and exceed accreditation standards.

3. Scope of the Position
Direct reports General Medical Specialists
Work relationships Internal Chief of Surgical Services
Chief Medical Officer
Nursing Director
Head of Units & Consultants
Senior Administrative Management
Specialist & Junior Medical Staff
Nursing Staff
Work Relationships External Vice-Chancellor, Medical & Health Sciences College


4. Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Strategic
To provide clinical advice on the establishment and development of the General Surgical Unit;
Assist with clinical activities designed to raise Sharjah Teaching Hospital profile as a quality General Surgical service within the community;
To assist in the academic development of College of Medicine direction, programmes and curricula;
Support the development of and maintenance of teaching standards of General Surgical Specialists and residents;

Operational Management
Clinical
Assist with the functions related to coordination of Consultants, Specialists and junior staff working rosters to ensure the effective and smooth running of the department occurs;
Liaise with the Chief of Surgical Services on issues of clinical risk and actively participate in clinical audits, performance reviews and clinical governance;
Support models of care for delivery of quality of care;
Develop, manage and maintain strong professional relationships with the Nurse Unit Managers to ensure an integrated approach to service delivery;
Support the development of policies and procedures and ensure they are constantly reviewed and suggest updates to align with International best practice;
Follow any other instruction as directed by the Chief of Surgical Services
Academic
Assist with the medical, pharmacy and dentistry curriculum
Teaching and training of students
Management of doctors in training
Supervise clinical tuition
Assist with continual professional development
Maintaining ongoing academic research
Contribution to service planning and future workforce design
Human Resources Management
Manage any staff within the area of responsibility through both a vertical reporting relationship and a horizontal professional relationship;
Provide leadership and support for direct reports, appraise their performance and ensure that staff receive appropriate performance management, professional training and development opportunities;
Provide a safe and positive workplace by enhancing occupational health and safety requirements, as well as monitoring the operations and continuous improvement of the safety management system.

5. Key Person Specifications
Qualifications/Experience
M.B.Ch.B (M.B.B.S.)
Ph.D., fellowship or membership of one or more world recognised colleges or equivalent or having a professor rank in specialty field
10 years as a consultant after obtaining the highest Degree
Key Behavioural Requirements
Able to work in a culturally diverse setting and be sensitive to specific cultural requirements in the provision of plastic surgical services
Strong clinical and communication skills
Commitment to the development of a cohesive medical team
Commitment to the provision of safe, quality health care
Ability to apply evidence based medicine, evaluate outcomes and key performance indicators and continually improve service delivery
Represent the Sharjah Teaching Hospital nationally and internationally in a professional manner
Be patient centred
Effectively and efficiently manage resources in the delivery of a high quality safe service
Support a culture that values one another and explores new ways of working together in the promotion of excellence and continuous improvement
Be committed to undergraduate and postgraduate education as a shared responsibility between the University and the Sharjah Teaching Hospital Conduct all interactions internal and external to the Sharjah Teaching Hospital with the highest level integrity
Maintain confidentiality of all communications, both written and spoken at all times
Recognise, accept and support individuals from all different cultural backgrounds
Demonstrate courtesy, kindness and empathy to patients, co-workers, visitors and subordinate staff at all times
6. Key Selection Criteria (Skills & Experience)
Mandatory: Achievement of Qualifications and Experience as outlined
Demonstrated experience in the provision of medical services in a international health care setting
Demonstrated experience in/or understanding of the requirements of a Clinician in General Surgery
Demonstrated experience in getting a team to achieve quality health care outcomes
Proven ability to support and assist in policies and procedures as required
Demonstrated commitment to the process of Clinical Governance
Excellent communication, written and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to be flexible in different cultural environments
 
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