: * Provides comprehensive and diligent cardio-thoracic surgical care to all patients, including pre- and post-operative care and such surgical procedures as are within incumbent's competence.

• Assumes after-hours responsibility for the care of cardio-thoracic cases and makes daily rounds for those hospitalized.

• Provides consultation services to physicians and other surgeons and other specialists if and when required.

• Orders diagnostic laboratory studies and X-ray examinations, determining the diagnosis and prescribing applicable therapy.

• Determines the eligibility of patients for admission.

• Identifies need for tests or follow-up visits.

• Supports Continuous Quality Improvement.

• Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, with associates and with Management.

• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature.

• Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.

• Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.

• Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department.

• To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

Responsibilities: * Provides comprehensive and diligent cardio-thoracic surgical care to all patients, including pre- and post-operative care and such surgical procedures as are within incumbent's competence.

• Assumes after-hours responsibility for the care of cardio-thoracic cases and makes daily rounds for those hospitalized.

• Provides consultation services to physicians and other surgeons and other specialists if and when required.

• Orders diagnostic laboratory studies and X-ray examinations, determining the diagnosis and prescribing applicable therapy.

• Determines the eligibility of patients for admission.

• Identifies need for tests or follow-up visits.

• Supports Continuous Quality Improvement.

• Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, with associates and with Management.

• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature.

• Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.

• Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.

• Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department.

• To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.

Qualifications: * Graduation from an approved medical school plus one year of internship and three years of residency; certification by the American Board of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons or Member of the Royal College of Physicians (or its equivalent).

• At least five (5) years of practice as a cardio-thoracic surgeon with two (2) or more years as a licensed specialist.

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Excellent command of oral and written English. Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable but not essential.
• Current licensure in country of origin and with DHA license as a specialist cardio-thoracic surgeon to practice in Dubai, UAE.

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, superiors, patients & families.

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