We are seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Consultants to work in a new Emergency Medicine / Level 1 Trauma Centre in Sharjah, UAE.
Sharjah is the third largest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and is the only emirate to have land on both the Persian Gulf Coast and the Gulf of Oman. Sharjah is also next to Dubai and is effectively it's suburb.
This new Emergency Department is being created with a view to raise the standard of emergency care in Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. There are currently around 80,000 patients per year, with approximately 30% of these being paediatrics. The catchment area is 1.2 million.
The Hospital has around 350 beds and is a tertiary centre so has all the supporting specialty services including Neuro and Gynaecology etc.
Consultants will work 4 shifts per week (10 clinical hours per shift with no more than an hour for handover). The 4 shifts will include 1 night shift per week, or alternatively 4 per month. You could choose to work consecutive nights if you preferred.
Training and experience required for this role:
- Medical Doctor degree or recognised equivalent;
- Post-Graduate qualification in emergency medicine (CCT, US/Canadian Board, Australian or South African Fellowship);
- Active membership in the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Emergency Medicine or equivalent;
- Active registration to practice medicine, within Emergency medicine, from country of origin or country of last practice;
- Recent Paediatric experience is desirable.
- Minimum of 6 years' experience, in an active treatment hospital, within emergency medicine;
- Ability to handle and lead the clinical management of complex and critical patients;
- Current ACLS Certification;
In return the successful applicant will receive an excellent package which includes;
- Salary circa AED 60,000 per month (depending on experience);
- Accommodation comprising a 3 bedroom furnished apartment (based in Ajman, UAE);
- Company vehicle provided;
- Mobilisation and demobilisation flight ticks (Economy);
- Education allowance for up to 2 eligible children, in school, in the UAE;
- 30 calendar days vacation per year;
- 5 days professional leave;
- Health and malpractice insurance;
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