Department Chair, General Surgery for Cleveland Clinic- Abu Dhabi
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi seeks a physician leader to serve as Department Chair for General Surgery at the Digestive Disease Institute. The role combines clinical duties with leadership, operational, fiscal, and human resource management responsibilities.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Monitor and provide care to patients at CCAD within Digestive Disease Institute
- Prescribe or administer medication, therapy and other specialized medical care
- Provide specific treatments and/or perform operations to treat patient medical conditions
- Develop a strategic plan for the Department that supports the strategic direction of CCAD
- Define the Department’s scope and direction in patient care, education and research
- Oversee and resolve issues relating to resource utilization, productivity and other administrative functions
- Adhere to budget for the Department and analyze and explain budget variances
- Participate in reviewing and approving plans and expenses involved in recruitment of staff members
Requirements
- MD, MBBS, MBChB from an accredited institution and completion of specialty qualification as per Recognized Specialty Certificate
- For physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two years additional experience post qualification
- Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in home country and/or country of last employment
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals
- Ability to speak and write in English is required
Full Job Posting
JOB SUMMARY
- This is a physician position responsible for the overall general surgery leadership at Digestive Disease Institute, including all issues regarding leadership, operational, fiscal and human resource management. This position is responsible for the integration of all General Surgery services at the Di
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors and provides care to patients at CCAD within Digestive Disease Institute
- Prescribes or administers medication, therapy and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease or injury
- Provides specific treatments and/or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions
- Evaluates patient and records applicable notes about patient’s condition
- Liaisons with other medical and non medical staff at CCAD to ensure quality patient treatment
- Supplies, provides and manages care in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner
- Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges, as well as to all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff
Leadership responsibilities
- Develop a strategic plan for the Department that supports the strategic direction of CCAD
- Defines the Department’s scope and direction in the areas of patient care, education and research
- Creates a vision and supports members of the Department in their pursuit of excellence
- Recommends criteria for selecting the departments or services professional staff
- Recommends space, medical technology, equipment, staffing, and other resources needed
- Provides orientation and training for all staff of the duties and responsibilities
- Responsible for recommending and monitoring outside sources of services
- Promotes the retention of employees
- Assesses the cost effectiveness of practice at CCAD
- Develops and implements patient care policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols
- Cooperates with leadership of other Departments in setting strategy and providing care
- Participates as a member of the Medical Executive Committee (MEC)
Operational responsibilities
- Oversee and resolves issues relating to resource utilization, productivity and other administrative functions
- Monitors and evaluates the quality and appropriateness of patient care provided within the Department
- Ensures that the Department provides appropriate clinical outcomes data and physician level performance metrics
- Identifies opportunities for Departmental performance improvement
Fiscal responsibilities
- Adheres to budget for the Department and analyzes and explains budget variances
- Ensures that all Department expenditures are in accordance with current CCAD policy
Human Resources Management responsibilities
- Participates in reviewing and approving plans and expenses involved in the recruitment of staff members
- Performs annual professional review for staff
- Monitors and ensures high quality education and research programs
- Recommends compensation adjustments or requirements that are within budget guidelines
- Help to arbitrate disputes regarding compensation
- Recruits physician staff through a careful review of candidates and selection process
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- For Physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than two (2) years additional experience post qualification
- Must hold a valid License/ Registration to practice in their home country and/or country of last employment (where applicable)
- Should meet the Maintenance of Certification requirements (where applicable)
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and staff
- Ability to speak and write in English is required
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- MD, MBBS, MBChB from an accredited Institution and completion of specialty qualification as per the Recognized Specialty Certificate table listed in Healthcare Professionals Qualification Requirements 2024
About Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is located on Al Maryah Island, the heart of Abu Dhabi's new central business district.
- It is a unique and unparalleled extension of the Cleveland Clinic model of care, providing a spectrum of specialty services.
- The hospital is designed to offer state of the art diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a physician led medical facility, served by Western trained, North American board certified (or equivalent) physicians.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at Cleveland Clinic
Staff Physician, Plastic Surgeon
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is seeking a Staff Physician, Plastic Surgeon to join the Integrated Surgical Institute. The role involves diagnosing, preventing, and treating illnesses, performing surgical procedures, and pr
Department Chair, Medical Oncology for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi seeks a Department Chair for Medical Oncology to lead the Cancer Institute. This physician role combines clinical care with strategic, operational, fiscal, and human resource management. Requir
Staff Physician, Plastic Surgeon for Celeveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is seeking a Staff Physician in Plastic Surgery to diagnose, prevent, and treat illnesses, and perform surgical procedures. Candidates must have an MD, MBBS, or MBChB from an accredited institu
Staff Physician, Plastic Surgeon for Celeveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is seeking a Staff Physician in Plastic Surgery to diagnose, prevent, and treat illnesses within the Integrated Surgical Institute. The role involves providing patient care, performing surgical
Staff Physician, Plastic Surgeon for Celeveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is seeking a Staff Physician in Plastic Surgery to diagnose, treat, and perform surgical procedures for patients. The role requires a medical degree, specialty qualification, and significant po
Patient Care Nurse Assistant – Med/Surg
Cleveland, UAE
Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) for the Med/Surg unit at Marymount Hospital. The role involves providing basic patient care under RN supervision, reporting changes in patient condition,
Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Medical ICU
Fort Lauderdale, UAE
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital seeks a Patient Care Nurse Assistant for the Medical ICU. You will assist nursing staff, perform EKG and phlebotomy, and support patient care activities. Requires High School Diploma or G
Non-Certified CS/SPD Technician
Dover, QAT
Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital is seeking a Non-Certified CS/SPD Technician to join their team in Dover, OH. The role involves decontamination, instrument assembly, wrapping, sterilization, and case cart management. Hig
Staff Physician, Plastic Surgeon
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Department Chair, Medical Oncology for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Staff Physician, Plastic Surgeon for Celeveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Staff Physician, Plastic Surgeon for Celeveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Staff Physician, Plastic Surgeon for Celeveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Patient Care Nurse Assistant – Med/Surg
Cleveland, UAE
Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA) - Medical ICU
Fort Lauderdale, UAE
Non-Certified CS/SPD Technician
Dover, QAT