Department Chair, General Surgery for Cleveland Clinic- Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi seeks a Department Chair for General Surgery to lead the Digestive Disease Institute. This physician role combines clinical duties with strategic, operational, fiscal, and human resource management.
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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
- Monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of patient care provided within the Department
- 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
- Perform annual professional review for staff
Requirements
- MD, MBBS, or MBChB from an accredited institution
- Completion of specialty qualification as per Recognized Specialty Certificate table
- For physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than 2 years additional experience post qualification
- Valid license/registration to practice in home country or country of last employment
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of health care professionals
- Ability to speak and write in English
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Job Summary
- This is a physician position responsible for overall general surgery leadership at Digestive Disease Institute, including leadership, operational, fiscal and human resource management.
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
- Provides specific treatments and/or performs operations to treat patient medical conditions
- Evaluates patient and records applicable notes
- Liaisons with other medical and non medical staff at CCAD
- Supplies, provides and manages care in a culturally appropriate manner
- Adheres to individual approved clinical privileges and all policies and procedures of the Medical Staff
- Develops a strategic plan for the Department
- Defines the Department’s scope and direction in patient care, education and research
- Creates a vision and supports members of the Department
- Recommends criteria for selecting professional staff
- Recommends space, medical technology, equipment, staffing, and other resources
Experience Requirements
- For physicians from Tier 1 countries, not less than 2 years additional experience post qualification
- Must hold a valid License/Registration to practice in home country and/or country of last employment
- Should meet 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, Abu Dhabi
- It is a physician led medical facility served by Western trained, North American board certified (or equivalent) physicians
- Offers advanced tertiary medical services through a comprehensive range of specialties and subspecialties
- The hospital has 364 beds (expandable to 490) and features state of the art diagnostic and treatment capabilities
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