POSITION PURPOSE:  To lead, direct and manage the clinical, technical and operational aspects of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
American Specialty Board or equivalent in accordance with HAAD Table of Equivalency, in the specialty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Experience:
* NLT 3 years ,for tier 1, and NLT 8 years for tier 2,  clinical experience post certification in appropriate specialty, in an active, acute care accredited institution or equivalent 
* NLT 2 years in same country of qualification and/ or western accredited hospital, (UAE National Not Applicable)

Licensure:
A  Current National License. 
 

Certification and other requirements:  
* Leadership capabilities and interpersonal skills
* Communications skills
* Education/Research Experience/Publications
* A degree in health care administration or quality management is desirable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Full range of motion. Use of computers.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS

1. Policies, Procedures and Practices 
• Consistently complies with SKMC policies, procedures and practices. 
• Ensures that the department policies and procedures are aligned with the corporate SKMC policies.
• Ensures that all the departmental policies and procedures are complete and current.

2. Regulatory Requirements
 • Completes and maintains all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames. 
 • Ascertains that the department is in compliance with local HAAD & SEHA regulations and accreditation requirement.

3. Provide leadership and direction for the department & service
 • Act as a team leader of the department
• Ensure that there are adequate programs to meet the clinical needs of the hospital
• Recommend service expansion or enhancement  in line with the over all mission and vision of the hospital
• Conduct and chair regular department meetings

4.  Manage the clinical, technical and operational aspects of the department
 • Plan and develop policies that guide the delivery of clinical service
• Provide recommendations on space required for the service
• Make recommendations regarding staff qualifications, staff privileges, staff numbers and staff planning
• Make recommendations on equipment and other resources required for the service

5. Strategic planning & annual budgetary and capital submission
 • Participate in the development and approval of  the department strategic plan, annual budget and capital requirements
 • Ensure that the strategic plan of the department is aligned with that of the hospital.

6. Monitor the department’s performance as well as staff performance
 • Develop and implement a quality management and monitoring system in collaboration  with the department manager/s, quality officer/s  and senior supervisors
 • Monitor service and staff performance
 • Oversee the quality of patient care
 • Conduct annual appraisal of all staff in the department

7.  Foster communication & ethical practices
 • Support good, professional communication between stake-holders both inside and outside the department
 • Support ethical and professional practice

8.  Supports education and research • Maintains an active CME programme
 • Promotes and encourages research activities
 • Facilitates staff development and training

9.  Maintaining a safe working environment
 • Ensure that the work environment meets acceptable, approved safety standards.
 • Prepare and organize an emergency response plan.