Job title: SCH Clinic Doctor
Company: GEMS Education
Job description: Job DescriptionJob PurposeTo be responsible for the health, hygiene and wellbeing of students and staff of the school; ensuring the schools complete compliance with regulations and rulings of the Ministry of Health.Job ScopeAll Health requirements of students and staff, inclusive of preparing all staff on preventative hygiene procedures; administering of first-aid; record keeping; and informative instruction where required.Internal & External InteractionsInternal: The Superintendent, SLT, all staff of the section.External: As designated by the HOS.Key Accountabilities
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
- Ensure that students and parents adhere to, and are well informed of immunization programs as per Ministry of Health guidelines.
- Monitor the maintenance of a minimum level of cleanliness and hygiene within the school, particularly in areas such as the cafeteria, washrooms and swimming pools.
- Be available to students and staff to address their immediate medical needs, providing a source of medical advice.
- Maintain comprehensive medical records of all students as regulated by the Ministry of Health.
- Manage and guide the school nurses so that they function optimally, in the best interests of the students, staff and school.
- Keep up to date with current medical practices and regulations, as prescribed by Governmental authorities.
- Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
- Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.
- Plans and conducts comprehensive Physical/ Medical examination of students as per school health record.
- Screening the student for all body system, records all findings in school health record, specifying any defect or abnormalities.
- Refers and follows up students with abnormal finding to the Health Center/ Clinics of DHA or to their family through “Parents Notification Form”
- First Aid Care / Emergency care
- Writes standing order of drugs/ treatments, which can be administered to the students by Nurse in the absence of the Doctor.
- Steps to prevent and control of contagious diseases
- Health Education to students
- Maintenance of records and reports
- ICD coding
- Weekly reports of major and minor accidents to SLT
- Share in Planning, assessing and attending immunization session, which will be conducted in school to be available for any untoward reaction including anaphylaxis due to immunization.
SkillsQualifications / knowledge:MD in Pediatrics, preferably with a Ministry of Health license. Current, up-to-date knowledge of worldwide medical and healthcare practices.Skills:Excellent English language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening. Positive interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to remain calm in cases of emergency and cope with a degree of pressure at peak times. A logical and relaxed individual able to interact with a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures.Experience:A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position.GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Expected salary: 14814 – 18518 per month
Location: Dubai
Job date: Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:00:15 GMT
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