30 Nov 2011

International 5153 Sports Medicine Specialist

5153 Apply here – Posted by Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

The Health and Sports Medicine Center (HSMC) Abu Dhabi is designed to improve the health, physical performance and wellbeing of military staff.

It aims to accomplish this mission through a global, all-encompassing approach to health involving the integrated work programs of four specialized sections: Physical Education and Training; Sports and Exercise Medicine; Nutrition and Dietetics; and Health Education.

The four sections comprising the HSMC have separate purposes and, therefore, work programs. However, considerable overlap exists between them and, consequently, each section will work together to achieve the global HSMC mission.

Sports Medicine Specialist

Improve the quality and effectiveness of rehabilitation, prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal health problems in assigned clinics and military bases.

1. Perform pre-exercise evaluation, injury assessment and injury treatment

2. Diagnose, treat and prevent musculoskeletal injuries and medical issues that occur during sports and physical training

3. Provide both long-term and immediate supervision for the rehabilitation of individuals

4. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records

5. Undertake weekly on-site review and clinics at various assigned clinics throughout the UAE

6. Ensure excellent collaboration and follow-up procedures with the regional military medical centres and hospitals.

7. Work closely with the Sports Medicine Consultant to achieve the detailed tasks.

8. Oversee musculoskeletal screening of military recruits and personnel

9. Provide statistical data and maintain audits regarding services provided

10. Provide regular performance reviews of clinics and staff under his responsibility

11. Collaborate with relevant staff on exercise programs and patient management.

12. Give educational talks on available sport medicine services and on any health related topic as required by the Health Education Section.

Requirements

Medical Degree. Postgraduate qualified in sports medicine-minimum recognized is MSc; Minimum 5 years post-specialization relevant work experience; good computer skills; experienced in musculoskeletal problem management, field testing and performance monitoring; knowledge of Arabic language beneficial. Driving license

Job Categories: Sports Medicine. Job Types: International. Job Tags: sports medicine. Job expires in 7 days.

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