Doctor - general practitioner (fixed term-up to 24 months contract)

  • Full-Time
  • Dubai, UAE
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES   - Provide appropriate health care delivery and clinical management advice for Emirates Airline Cabin Crew. This will be delivered through acute, on the day clinics and designed as a gate way to ongoing services as required. - Document all medical care and advice given within the approved electronic medical record and in line with best practice governance standards for Medical Records - Deliver quality assured, value driven care in line with local and international best practice standards and available resources. This includes but is not limited to prescribing, laboratory, radiology and external specialist referrals. - Support the continued accreditation of Emirates Medical Services with the chosen external accreditation body through continued evidence of best practice and strong standards of governance and care delivery. - Facilitate access for patients to specialised medical treatment from an approved list of providers as required, including Emirates Airline core clinics, external specialists and / or hospitals, to ensure continuity and optimal care is provided at all times. - Participate in specific medical education programmes as required, including to meet operational and service needs, and / or for developmental purposes. - Maintain all licences required to meet the regulatory requirements of the DHA to operate as a licenced Doctor. This includes but is not limited to meeting stipulated continuing medical education (CME) requirements.  
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) MBChB, MBBS, MD, or the equivalent medical degree from an accredited university medical school, as well as completion of vocational training in general practice is essential.  Experience - Primary Care orientated out of hours and urgent care settings - General Practice  Knowledge/Skills - Current medical registration with a recognised medical board or council is required along with qualifications and minimum experience acceptable to the DHA for registration and licensing. - A fellowship or membership to one of the Royal Colleges or equivalent is preferred.   
SALARY & BENEFITS
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams, the local currency of the UAE. The Dirham is linked to the Special Drawing Right of the International Monetary Fund and it has been held constant against the US dollar since the end of 1980 at a mid-rate of approximately US$1=Dh3.66. Besides generous travel benefits normally associated with an airline, this managerial role also has excellent leave and health care packages, accommodation, power and water paid for, along with transport benefits, life insurance and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers. By viewing the 'Dubai Lifestyle' section in the careers website you can also consider the many benefits of Dubai as a location to live and work in.