Homecare Physician (Dubai)

Position: Home Care Physician

Position Purpose 

The Female Home Care physician provides comprehensive medical care in the community setting that assists patients to achieve optimum health and quality of life in situations of chronic disease.  The Female Home Care physician is responsible for the provision and management of effective medical care to individuals and/or families in the community or in-Patient Support Programs. The Female Home Care Physician works in adherence to the Policies and Procedures set by Axios International and works in accordance with established standards of medical practices according to local and international rules and regulations

Duties and Responsibilities 

Based on the agreed-upon services and workflow, the Home Care Physician provides skilled Medical services in accordance with the local and international medical Guidelines to provide a plan of care. Duties include but not limited to:

Initial and follow-up consultation

Undertake a risk assessment ensuring appropriate immediate management according to local protocols

Order laboratory and radiology test and refer patients to specialists when appropriate

Analyze reports, test results, medical records, and examinations to diagnose patients' conditions and propose treatment options

Managing patient complaints and assuring patient and physician rights are upheld

Work with the healthcare team to provide patients with primary medical care services within the care standard

Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified and documented medical conditions

Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up to date before prescribing medication/treatment

Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help treat their health issues

Adhere to policies, procedures and objectives, ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards

Record complete, timely and legible medical records

Attending and completing Pharmacovigilance, Pharma and Product Training provided by the Client with a clear understanding of how to collect and report safety data

Reporting Adverse Events and follow the country rules and regulation regarding AE reporting procedure and reporting any concerns /changes in patient health to the program and/or treating physician Familiarity with Medical equipment (like ECG machine, spirometry and monitors) and ability to provide Medical assessments to patients

Conduct all program activities through exclusive use of Axios’ Patient Management System (PMS).

Reporting any adverse events/product complaints as per client’s requirements and/or Axios SOPPs

Additional duties as assigned 

Organizational Responsibilities

Reflecting and interpreting the Axios Vision, Mission and Core Values in his/her own work with enthusiasm and commitment

Acting in accordance with relevant legislation and company Policies, Standards and Procedures

Developing and maintaining respectful, cooperative working relationships to contribute to the integrated, seamless delivery of services to patients, families and to our clients

Understanding his/her role and responsibility in maintaining a safe workplace and reducing workplace injuries

Effectively assisting the Program Managers in managing the Patient Support Program(s) by liaising with hospitals, distributors, pharmacies, and patients

Working closely with the Axios UAE staff to implement the required service(s) for the enrolled patients in the program(s)

Carrying out home visits for patient care as required

Preparing timely monitoring reports (monthly) with patient numbers and logistics as well as quality assurance reports (quarterly) for internal review. This includes monitoring and tracking patient files in collaboration with Axios UEA staff in "real time" as patients proceed through the program

Maintaining and updating electronic program files, including patient and quality assurance data

Conducting administrative duties for the office

Manage Nurses and other Home care medical teams

 Relationships 

Work closely with Homecare team & Program Managers in UAE and other team members in the Axios group

Special Skills and Knowledge 

Application of job Knowledge, Concern for Order and Quality, Adaptability and flexibility, Dependability, Teamwork

Competencies 

Application of job Knowledge

Concern for Order and Quality

Adaptability and flexibility

Dependability

Teamwork

Educational Background and Experience 

A M.B.B.S. Degree is required with at least 2 years of working experience in a healthcare setting

Must be a DHA licensed

Good command of both spoken and written English

A demonstrated clinical medical knowledge and experience in providing direct patient care

Job Circumstances 

The position is based in our regional office, and it does entail frequent travel to Clients and partners which may be outside your designated region

Flexibility in ability to travel as well as working hours is essential