Podiatrist

**Company Description**
NMC Healthcare is the largest private healthcare company in the UAE and ranks amongst the leading fertility service providers in the world. Over the last forty three years, NMC has earned the trust of millions, thanks to its personalized care, genuine concern and a sincere commitment to the overall well-being of the patient.

NMC was the first company from Abu Dhabi to list on the London Stock Exchange and is now part of the premium FTSE 100 Index, an elite club of top 100 blue-chip companies by market cap. NMC's strategic acquisitions coupled with its legacy institutions have allowed us to fill the service gap in our healthcare delivery system and offer a continuum of care to patients
- As a podiatrist you will be responsible for carrying out below mentioned responsibilities:

- Prescription medications
- Orthotics
- Cryotherapy
- Electro surgery
- Ultrasonic
- Specialized dressings
- Exercise therapies
- Assess, diagnose and treat abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb in people of all ages
- Provide treatment for high-risk patient groups such as the elderly and those with increased risk of amputation
- Give advice and make referrals as appropriate.
- Use therapeutic and surgical techniques to treat foot and lower leg issues (e.g. carrying out nail and soft tissue surgery using local anesthetic).
- Prescribe, produce and fit orthotics and other aids and appliances
- Deliver foot health education
- Understand the mechanics of the body in order to preserve, restore and develop movement
- Work with people in sports to address sports-related injuries to legs and feet
- Use a range of equipment including surgical instruments, dressings, treatment tables, orthotic (inner sole) materials, lasers, grinders, shaping equipment, x-ray and video gait-analysis equipment (which allows for analysis of patients' walking or running problems)
- Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
- Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
- Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
- Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
- Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
- Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
- Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems

**Qualifications**
- Podiatrists must earn a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree and complete a 3-year residency program.
- Valid DHA/DOH License to practice in UAE.
- Min 2 years of experience

**Additional Information**
We embrace diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be