Physician – General Practitioner Full Time

This New facility is a Sanctuary for Wellness and Treatment of Substance Abuse Disorders in a World Class Resort Setting.  Currently recruiting a Physician

JOB PURPOSE OF PHYSICIAN

To work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of medical care, which encompasses clinical assessment, treatment and management of patients across a wide range of clinical areas including mental health disorders, lifestyle modification and chronic pain.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF PHYSICIAN

The successful candidate will be part of the task force assisting in the setup, organization and operation of clinical services.

TASK FORCE DUTIES

• To assist in the development of the model of care.
• To assist in the development of clinical infrastructure.
• To assist in the development an operational model.

CLINICAL DUTIES

• To assess a client’s medical and mental health using a variety of diagnostic tests and through interviews and direct observation.
• To examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on clients to provide information on general medical and mental health.
• To analyse and evaluate client data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of medical or mental disorder.
• To prescribe, direct or administer pharmacologic and/or psychotherapeutic treatments, in collaboration with MDT, to treat medical and mental health.

EDUCATIONAL DUTIES

• To assist in conducting clinical research, adding to the evidence base of practice in addictions and related areas.
• To teach, undertake an agreed program of continuing professional development and attend conferences or seminars to increase the personal and collective understanding of general health.
• To assist in the teaching of other multidisciplinary team members, clinical and non-clinical staff, and others to promote knowledge of mental health to patient care.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified and licensed General Practitioner.
• Up-to-date CPD in relevant areas.
• Post-graduate training relevant area.
• 5 years relevant experience in General Medicine.
• Other specialist experience e.g. commissioning, opening, practice guideline development.
• Expert knowledge of pharmacological  for general medical management.
• Knowledge of pharmacological and psychotherapeutic strategies for treatment of medical, mental, emotional or behavioural disorders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of psychosocial addiction treatment approaches.
• Knowledge of models of addiction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to act on own initiative within the framework
• Arabic speaking desirable.