Overview
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), one of the UAE’s largest hospitals for serious and complex care, was established as part of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 to elevate healthcare services in the emirate. Offering care across 46 specialties and seven departments, SSMC is recognised as a regional centre of excellence for tertiary medical care, providing holistic care through transformational patient-centric journeys. This is supported by integrating best practices in personalised health care, state-of-the-art technology, as well as education and research facilities. SSMC combines the best of local excellence and international expertise creating a hybrid of the world’s greatest healthcare talent. With 672 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, SSMC serves the UAE as both a Stroke and Burn Centre of Excellence and the leading Trauma centre, in Abu Dhabi. Guided by our primary value of putting patients first through advanced, personalised care, SSMC remains committed to the evolving healthcare needs of the community today, tomorrow and the future.
Here are the detailed descriptions of the listed medical positions in English:
- General Pediatric Consultant – A senior pediatrician responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing various medical conditions in children.
- Assistant Patient Experience Officer – Supports initiatives to enhance patient satisfaction and improve overall hospital experience.
- Senior Quality Officer – Quality Data & Performance Improvement – Manages and analyzes healthcare quality data to optimize hospital performance and patient outcomes.
- Guest Relations Officer – Patient Experience – Ensures smooth communication between patients and healthcare providers, enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Clinical Programmer – Develops and maintains healthcare software solutions, integrating clinical data for better patient management.
- Nursing Team – Outpatient Clinics Procedures – Performs various outpatient procedures, assists doctors, and ensures patient care and safety.
- Pathology Specialist – Speech and Language Therapy – Diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
- Case Coordinator / Case Management – Assesses and coordinates patient care plans, ensuring effective and efficient medical services.
- Nursing Team – Outpatient Department (OPD) – Provides nursing care for outpatient services, including pre- and post-consultation patient management.
- Midwife – Labor & Delivery Ward – Provides prenatal, labor, and postnatal care for expecting mothers and newborns.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) Technician – Cardiology Services – Operates ECG equipment to assess heart function and detect abnormalities.
- Internal Medicine Specialist – Diagnoses and treats a wide range of internal diseases and chronic conditions in adults.
- Cardiovascular Technician – Cardiology Services – Assists in diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Consultant – Provides treatment and rehabilitation for patients with disabilities or injuries.
- Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon – Hip & Knee (TKR) – Specializes in total knee replacement (TKR) and hip surgeries.
- Pediatric Neurology Consultant – Diagnoses and treats neurological disorders in children.
- Dermatology Consultant – Diagnoses and treats skin, hair, and nail conditions.
- Consultant Cardiologist – Diagnoses and treats heart-related conditions, including heart disease and arrhythmias.
- Gastroenterology Specialist – Specializes in digestive system disorders, including liver and gastrointestinal diseases.
- Otolaryngology (ENT) Specialist – Diagnoses and treats ear, nose, and throat conditions.
- Pediatrics Specialist – Provides medical care for infants, children, and adolescents.
- Endocrinology Specialist – Manages hormonal disorders such as diabetes, thyroid diseases, and metabolic conditions.
- Respiratory Therapist – Sleep Lab – Diagnoses and treats sleep disorders, including sleep apnea and breathing-related conditions.
- Consultant Anesthesiologist – Administers anesthesia and manages pain during surgeries and medical procedures.
- Hematology & Oncology Consultant – Diagnoses and treats blood disorders and various types of cancer.
- Specialist Physician – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) – Provides critical care for severely ill children in the intensive care unit.
- Clinical Psychologist (Burn Unit) – Provides psychological support and therapy for burn patients to cope with trauma and recovery.
- Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMF) – Treats diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, face, and jaw.
