Summary
Royal Health Group is seeking a General Practitioner for its Medical/Clinical Services department in Abu Dhabi. The role includes assessing, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, providing preventive care and follow-up, and referring patients when needed. The practitioner will maintain medical records, respond to emergencies and work with other healthcare professionals while following clinical protocols and regulations. Applicants need an MBBS, MD or equivalent, a valid medical license, relevant clinical training and experience, and current BLS certification; ACLS may be preferred.
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Job Title: General Practitioner (GP)
Department: Medical/Clinical Services
Reports To: Medical Director / Clinical Director
Job Summary
The General Practitioner is responsible for providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to patients of all ages. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions while promoting preventive healthcare and patient education.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive medical consultations, physical examinations, and patient assessments.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses.
- Develop and implement appropriate treatment and management plans.
- Prescribe medications and other treatments in accordance with clinical guidelines.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic investigations.
- Provide preventive healthcare, health screening, vaccinations, and lifestyle counseling.
- Monitor patients with chronic conditions and provide ongoing follow-up care.
- Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare professionals when required.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date patient medical records.
- Recognize and appropriately manage medical emergencies and arrange referral or transfer when necessary.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, specialists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Follow applicable clinical protocols, infection-control procedures, and healthcare regulations.
- Participate in quality improvement, clinical audits, and continuing professional development.
- Maintain professional standards, ethical practice, and patient confidentiality.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution.
- Valid medical license/registration to practice as a General Practitioner.
- Completion of required internship/residency or equivalent clinical training.
- Relevant clinical experience in primary care or general medicine.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; additional certifications such as ACLS may be preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and professional development.
Key Skills
- Clinical diagnosis and patient management
- Preventive and primary healthcare
- Chronic disease management
- Emergency assessment
- Patient counseling and education
- Medical documentation
- Communication and teamwork
- Clinical decision-making
- Time management and organization