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Professor of Paediatrics
| Location: | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Middle East |
|---|---|
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Posted: | 17th Dec 2009 |
| Closing Date: | 24th Feb 2010 |
| Posted By: | Medical Recruitment |
| Details: | |
| Professor of Paediatrics Professor of Paediatrics Position Description Reports To: Chief Medical Officer – Hospital and Clinical Issues Dean of Medicine – Academic Educational Commitments Category: Grade 2 1. Sharjah Teaching Hospital Sharjah Teaching Hospital is a private, not-for-profit 210-bed hospital located alongside the Medical School at Sharjah University in the emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The hospital was established by HH Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi with the objective of providing state-of-the-art, world standard healthcare in the fields of Obstetrics/Gyanaecology; Medical and Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Surgical Services and Emergency Department services to the Sharjah community. The hospital employs approximately 770 employees and has an anticipated turnover of Dhs.200million per year. Sharjah Teaching Hospital is strongly affiliated with the tertiary sector via the Medical School at Sharjah University which has a relationship with the Faculty of Medicine at Monash University in Melbourne Australia, and the dental degree course based on the University of Adelaide curriculum. 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 Consultants role derives from its 2 major components of academic and clinical service and both are integral and equal in the assessment of the applicant. This integrated commitment requires the successful applicant to give equal priority to the objectives of both the University and the Hospital. Being one of the pre-eminent roles within the Clinical Services of the hospital and university, the position will require a person who has a minimum of 15 year’s post highest education qualifications and who has had international healthcare and academic experience and has practiced for at least 10 years as a Consultant. It is a pivotal role in the establishment of academic and general 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 reportsGeneral Paediatric & Neonatal Specialists and Residents Work relationships Internal Chief Medical Officer Dean, College of Medicine Nursing Director Head of Units Senior Administrative Management Specialist & Junior Medical Staff Nursing Staff Work Relationships External Vice-Chancellor, University of Sharjah 4. Responsibilities & Accountabilities Strategic To provide strategic advice on the establishment and development of the General Paediatric & Neonatal Unit; Lead and manage activities designed to raise Sharjah Teaching Hospital profile as a Paediatric & Neonatal service within the community; Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders both within Sharjah Teaching Hospital, the University of Sharjah and the Ministry of Health; To participate and contribute to the strategic development of College of Medicine direction, programmes and curricula; Lead the development of and maintain teaching standards of General Paediatric & Neonatal Specialists and residents; Develop performance indicators and associated monitoring systems for the activities within this portfolio. Clinical Lead and manage 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 Medical Officer on issues of clinical risk and actively participate in clinical audits, performance reviews and clinical governance; Assess models of care as to their suitability for delivery of quality of care; Develop, manage and maintain strong professional relationships with the Paediatric & Neonatal Unit Managers to ensure an integrated approach to service delivery; Supervise the development of policies and procedures and ensure they are constantly reviewed and updated to align with International best practice; Follow any other instruction as directed by the Chief Medical Officer Academic Development of curriculum Teaching and training of students Management of doctors in training Supervise clinical tuition Assist with continual professional development Research & Ethics Committee Ongoing academic research Contribution to service planning and future workforce design Human Resources Management Manage the staff within the area of responsibility through both a vertical reporting relationship and a horizontal professional relationship; Manage staff through effective recruitment, retention, recognition and development strategies and ensure effective consultation and communication processes in place; 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 Highest professional qualification in his/her specialty 10 years as a consultant with international health care experience Key Behavioural Requirements Able to work in a culturally diverse setting and be sensitive to specific cultural requirements in the provision of surgical services Strong leadership and communication skills Commitment to the development of a cohesive surgical 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 surgical services in a international health care setting Demonstrated experience in/or understanding of the requirements of a Professor of Unit Demonstrated experience in leading a team to achieve quality health care outcomes Proven ability to develop and implement policies and procedures as required Extensive networking capability and the ability to interact and influence key stakeholders Demonstrated commitment to the process of Clinical Governance Excellent communication, written and presentation skills Demonstrated ability to be flexible in different cultural environments Significant evidence in research activities | |
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