Podiatrist

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030. Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region. As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.

Job Description  Responsible for providing safe, effective, evidence-based and comprehensive podiatry services. The employee will be responsible for assisting in the surgeries, prescribing orthotics and applying therapeutic treatments. Responsibilities

•   Maintains sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties 

•   Reports shortage of materials to supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary 

•   Monitors and orders appropriate materials/equipment following discussion with senior 

staff  

•   Assists in the budget  depending on delegation of  in section/department 

•   Provides all administrative work related to the daily operation of the podiatry department 

•   Participates in developing future strategies for the benefit of Hospital patients 

•   Assists in minor surgery, Diabetic wound management and assessment 

•   Participates in the Bio mechanical assessments and production of orthotic devices and patient treatments which includes Children’s Foot Health 

•   Compiles Record daily statistics regarding hours worked and consultations performed, and forward monthly to the rehabilitation Department Head 

•   Assists in the  medication for topical use as per the podiatry pharmaceutical list agreed by the podiatry task force 

•   Assists in surgery procedures as requested. 

•   Manages and documents all patient contacts as required by the Medical Record Documentation policy, using the computer as appropriate. 

•   Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable 

Accountabilities 

•   Ensure all documents  and all interventions are in the appropriate format 

•   Ensures patient receives the highest standard nutrition services and care. 

Qualifications Experience :- Educational Qualification: Required: 

   •    BSc or 3-year Certificate in Podiatry from an accredited program or equivalent. 

•   AND Current National license 

Desired: 

•   MSc in relevant clinical field (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience) Educational Qualification: Required: 

   •    BSc or 3-year Certificate in Podiatry from an accredited program or equivalent. 

•   AND Current National license 

Desired: 

•   MSc in relevant clinical field (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience) 

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